It can happen suddenly: One minute you feel fine and the next minute you suffer from a toothache that is causing you agony. Your tooth may be sensitive to hot or cold foods, the area around the tooth may be swollen, and the pain could range from a dull throbbing to sharp, unbearable pain. There […]
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Can brushing and flossing actually save your life? Researchers are asking that question as they learn more about the link between periodontal (gum) disease and heart disease. Periodontal disease is caused by poor oral hygiene. By brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day, you remove plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that
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There are some things that are just common sense. If you’re going to play football, you need shoulder pads, a helmet and a mouth guard. But did you know the majority of oral injuries happen in sports other than football? Check out these statistics. More than 3 million teeth will be knocked out during youth sporting
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Your life has suddenly turned upside down. You just learned you have cancer and you’re struggling to understand the diagnosis, the prognosis and how your life is about to change. One of the first recommendations by your doctor may surprise you. Many oncologists recommend cancer patients see a dentist to correct any problems with your
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If your gums are puffy, tender or bleed when you floss, then you may be among the 75% of American adults who have some form of gum disease. Gum disease, which is also called periodontal disease, starts as gingivitis. Many people are shocked to realize gingivitis is an infection caused by bacteria. Untreated gum disease
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Lydia Valdez thought she had a canker sore. The 70-year-old California woman never dreamed the spot on her tongue could be oral cancer. She didn’t smoke. She had no history of cancer in her family. She didn’t have any of the known risk factors. When she felt a sore spot on her tongue, she thought
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Dental x-rays have gotten a bad rap this year and a lot of people are asking, “Are x-rays really necessary?” The answer is yes. Dental x-rays are used for diagnosing and treating problems that can’t be seen with the naked eye. X-rays reveal cavities between the teeth or hidden by fillings, infections in the bone,
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If your smile is less-than-perfect, you don’t need to undergo a ton of drilling to get it fixed. Whether your teeth are yellowed or stained, chipped or crooked, your dentist may recommend veneers to give you the smile you always wanted. Veneers are thin, custom-made coverings that are bonded to your teeth to change their
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Diabetes affects almost 26 million Americans, which is more than 8 percent of the U.S. population. The condition often requires them to make lifestyle changes, including what they eat, how they exercise and the medications they take. It also requires them to change the way they take care of their teeth and gums. About one-third
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No one knew how the discovery of lasers in the 1960s would revolutionize the way we live. Laser technology allows us to play CDs and DVDs, scan bar codes at the store, and use laser pointers during presentations. LASIK eye surgery uses a laser to reshape the eye and improve vision, laser angioplasty is used
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It’s a goal we all have: We want to walk into the dentist’s office, hear that our teeth look great, get a routine cleaning, and then not have to think about going to the dentist again for another six months. It can come as a shock when that doesn’t happen. You might think you’re taking
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It took a long time and a lot of pain before Nancy Williams finally went to the dentist. It has been 35 years since her last visit. There was always a reason to justify putting it off: She had three kids to raise, she had a job and it was tough to take time off,
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