Root Canal - Its Not a Horror Story
by DebbieB23.You've heard it a thousand times: "I'd rather have a root canal than __" you fill in the blank. Root canals have gained one of the worst reputations on the planet and, believe it or not, it is much undeserved.I worked for an Endodontist for eight yea...
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The Hunt For The Right Toothbrush
by infocus.You just brushed your teeth and you noticed that your toothbrush is all worn out. Worse, you feel like your teeth are totally not cleaned and your gums are a bit sore because of the hard bristles. You are again confronted with the ever recurring dile...
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Why Join A Dental Plan?
by TheBusinessPro.Many people join discounted Dental plans for numerous reasons. The following are a few:Save money on dental work: Dental work like root canal procedures, extractions, braces extra are expensive. Having a discounted Dental plan will make sure that you...
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Do Whitening Toothpastes Make Teeth Yellow?
by infocus.When toothpastes first came about, they were simply tasked to just clean the teeth - probably just to wash out tonight's dinner. As time went by and with the innovations in science and technology, toothpastes are now seen with a different face. Tooth...
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Overcoming Your Dental Fear
by DebbieB23.It starts with a minor pain when you chew and grows to an excruciating toothache. Or you bite down and get a sharp pain that feels like it is stabbing the whole side of your face into your eye. "Oh, no", you think. "Now I'll have to go to a dentist."...
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Prevent Dental Stains Without Chemicals
by granola.Do you wish your teeth were whiter? Some people have off-white teeth naturally, probably through their genetic inheritance. Others get stained teeth over time for a variety of reasons. If you would like to brighten your smile but don't want to put th...
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Tooth Oils For Optimal Dental Health
by reggie.Most mainstream toothpastes contain several different ingredients or additives that some consider cancer risks. These include saccharin, FD&C Blue #1, and fluoride. Other ingredients found in many commercial toothpastes include sodium lauryl sulfat...
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Dentistry and Special Care Needs
by cathywarschaw.There is a unique branch of dentistry that is devoted to persons who have special needs. These persons may have a learning disability, a physical disease, a chronic condition, a mental illness or may not have access to good dental care (the homeless,...
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How To Care For Your Teeth
by cathywarschaw.With more people taking better care of their teeth at home and with advanced dental treatments, more people are keeping their natural teeth for a lifetime. Two of the most important things you can do at home is to: Brush your teeth and floss your tee...
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Choosing the Right Dentist
by cathywarschaw.Everyone needs a dentist. It is recommended that you visit your dentist at least twice a year for regular cleanings and check ups. If you have recently moved to a new area, or you are in need of finding a new dentist, you may not know where to start....
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Halitosis and Tooth and Gum Disease
by scarob.Periodontal gum disease is a very serious condition that can affect your overall health, and can destroy the health of your teeth. Read on to find out how you can prevent tooth and gum disease for yourself and your family, and how you can notice its ...
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7 Steps To Prevent Dental Problems
by andylim.You can anticipate dental problems when your teeth begins to accumulate plaque. It causes tooth decay and gum disease. It is the first sign of gum problems. You can prevent gum disease by following seven simple steps.1. Your first line of defense aga...
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How To Deal With Gum Abscess
by andylim.When pus forms in your gums but not in the bone, you have gum or periodontal abscess. It ranks second in dental emergencies. It is the result of periodontitis, a severe gum disease. It usually needs to be treated immediately.When inflammation spreads...
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Understanding Dental Cavities and Fighting Them
by samkern.Dental cavities are more commonly known as tooth decay. The factors that affect tooth decay are: dental hygiene, the kind of food we eat and the amount of fluoride in our toothpastes. It is now recognized that family history of tooth decay is anothe...
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Wisdom Teeth Extraction
by samkern.Wisdom Teeth , also referred as the third set of molars, are the last set of teeth in the mouth to grow, which normally happens around the ages of 17 - 25. There have been a lot of controversies and myths on wisdom teeth and their extraction. If th...
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Benefits of Teeth Whitening
Many people have discolored teeth and these people know how self-conscious they feel when they are in company. Many suffer in silence and just put up with the fact that their teeth are not perfect though never look into the vast array of options avai...
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Eight Criteria for Selecting a Dental Office
by drnguyen.1. Practitioner style.Do you prefer a dentist who is friendly and concerned, asking about your comfort at every step, or do you prefer a brisk practitioner who proceeds on the assumption that if you're uncomfortable you'll express that? 2. Appointmen...
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Initial Orthodontic Workup
by drnguyen.Your first orthodontic visit, before treatment begins, will be a longer one so that a personal and detailed study of your teeth can be completed. During this examination, X-rays of your head, neck, jaws and teeth will be taken. Pictures of your profi...
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Todays Options for Denture Wearers
by drnguyen.With more than 12 percent of the U.S. population at the age of 65 or older, the "baby boom generation" is tackling issues about aging. The focus is not so much about how to accept an aging body passively, but rather, how to preserve health, strength,...
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