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This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
With college, a full-time job and an upcoming wedding to plan, Brooke Vitense had the hectic life of an average young woman in her twenties. But a chance discovery one
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"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much the
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Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Jul. 03, 2021.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, a
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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Jun. 23, 2021.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But just
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Clicking Jaw: When Should You Be Concerned?
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Jun. 13, 2021.
Have you noticed a clicking, popping, or grating sound when you open or close your jaw? As many as 36 million U.S. adults experience this phenomenon in one or both
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How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Jun. 03, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a number
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Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: May 24, 2021.
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a largely
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The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: May 14, 2021.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Deal,
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5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: May 04, 2021.
While your dentist plays an important role in keeping things inside your mouth healthy, what you do every day often makes the biggest difference. Here are 5 routine things you
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3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are transforming
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Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Apr. 14, 2021.
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with other
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What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Apr. 04, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at one
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This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Mar. 25, 2021.
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit.A good example is a device is
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Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue to
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4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like your mouth was filled with cotton? We've all had bouts of occasional dry mouth, but the unpleasantness usually goes
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have
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