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The Buzz on Braces for Adults: 5 Things You Should Know

Wish you could go back in time to straighten your teeth? Good news: the ship hasn’t sailed for that dream just yet! More and more adults are heading to the orthodontist’s office to get the smile they’ve always wanted. If news about the topic or a passerby with braces has left you wanting to know…
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Five Smart Questions to Ask Your Dentist

Have a dental appointment scheduled sometime soon? Sit back, relax, and get ready to open your mouth – but not just to have it examined! Taking your smile to the next level involves more than just a routine checkup and cleaning; for truly noticeable changes, you’ll need to start by having an in-depth chat with…
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Bruxism: Teeth Grinding Causes and Preventation

Whether you’re stressed or just anxious, teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, comes in many shapes and forms. And while the occasional grinding doesn’t hurt and is quite common, constant grinding can wear down your health in more ways than one. The worst part of the condition is that it can be difficult to know…
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To Floss or Not to Floss? That is the Question

Every six months, you visit your dentist for a regular checkup, hear about the importance of flossing, and promise you’ll start doing it daily. Naturally, you intend to follow through, but for many, this promise falls to the wayside. While some still ponder the idea of whether they should be flossing or not, the real…
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Ditch Discolored Fillings for These Newer, Lighter Options

Still flashing a bit of silver when you smile? Cavities can happen to anyone, but the whole world doesn’t have to know about them! If you’ve been living with old, discolored fillings, there’s never been a better time to have them replaced. Find out how new fillings can benefit more than your looks, and about…
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The Mouthwash Mistake You Could Be Making

It can freshen up your breath faster than brushing, but does mouthwash really make a big difference when it comes to your oral health? You may be surprised to find that looks–or in this case, smells–can be deceiving! Oral rinses are not created equal, and if you’re not careful, some can actually be more harmful…
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What is the best way to replace anterior teeth?

When it comes to replacing anterior teeth, implant-supported single crowns (ISSCs) may fare better than resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs), according to a study published on August 21 in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. The failure and complication rates were higher in patients with resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses, the authors wrote. “ISSCs have lower complication…
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Stop shielding patients during dental imaging

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) no longer recommends patients’ reproductive organs and fetuses be covered during dental imaging, according to guidance published August 1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Additionally, the academy recommends discontinuing thyroid shielding during intraoral, panoramic, cephalometric, and cone-beam computed tomography imaging, the authors wrote. This…
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Xylitol: The Sweetener You and Your Dentist Will Love

Consider this a major score for your sweet tooth: dentists are taking back that hard and fast rule that gum and candy rot your teeth! A sweetener called Xylitol makes it possible to enjoy such treats guilt-free, while actually fighting cavities along the way.  For those who have long kept the candy aisle off limits…
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Accelerate your Clear Aligners

Have you ever wondered if there is an easy way to accelerate your clear aligner orthodontic treatment?  Here are some simple solutions you can use to get the smile you always wanted! Propel: this is a system that uses a micro-perforation technique to stimulate bone growth and accelerate tooth movement.  It can reduce treatment time…
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