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Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor —
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New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 06, 2018.
Over the last century effectively treating a decayed tooth has often required removing any decayed structure with drilling and then filling the remaining cavity. While this approach does save
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Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 26, 2018.
Your regular dental checkups should periodically include an important screening for oral cancer, especially as you grow older. Although oral cancers make up less than 3% of all other
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A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products
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Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 06, 2018.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen
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Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 27, 2018.
If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up
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Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 17, 2018.
Dentures, removable restorations for missing teeth and gum tissue, can take a number of different forms, but are usually of two different types: complete and partial. A complete denture
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Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 07, 2018.
One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a
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Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 28, 2018.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx,
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Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 18, 2018.
Summer is the time for many children to experience the fun and freedom of sleepaway camp. Along with greater independence, camp brings increased responsibility for kids to take care
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Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 08, 2018.
Along with daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a balanced and nutritious diet is another key part of great oral health. The foods you eat can have a
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Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 28, 2018.
Each year, over a million Americans venture abroad for healthcare, with roughly half for dental treatment. Cost is the main reason — “medical tourists” believe they can save substantially
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How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 18, 2018.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until
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Caps, Gowns and Smiles for High School Graduation
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 08, 2018.
High school graduation marks the end of childhood and the beginning of young adulthood. Do you have a graduate in your family? If so, this is the ideal time
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Certain Factors May Raise Your Risk and the Intensity of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 29, 2018.
Periodontal (gum) disease is mainly caused by bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces due to ineffective oral hygiene. For most cases, treatment that includes plaque and calculus (tartar
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Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 19, 2018.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household?
If
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