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Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don’t: Your family dentist can perform these
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Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
Advanced tooth decay is a serious dental problem that can threaten an affected tooth’s survival. But for decades now dentists have reliably used root canal
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Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly
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4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
Gum recession is a serious oral condition in which the gums shrink back or “recede” from their normal position around the teeth. Because they’re the
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Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
“My tooth hurts…or maybe more than one. Or, it might be my gums.” If you’re having trouble describing the pain in your mouth, don’t feel
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If a Root Canal Won’t Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
Root canal treatments are the go-to procedures dentists use to treat a tooth with advanced internal decay that has resulted in the pulp (nerve) dying.
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Crazy Little Thing Called… Hyperdontia?
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant
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You’re Safe from Infection During Your Dental Visit
Over the last few months, federal, state and local officials have taken extraordinary measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, some of these measures
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Reducing Your Child’s Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
If you’re a parent, raising kids can be a great adventure. It can also rev up your stress meter in a heartbeat. One area in
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How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more
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Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons
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Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental