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Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master illusionist
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Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and supporting
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Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
There’s one sure thing about tooth decay: you can’t ignore it. In fact, the best outcomes result from finding it early and treating it before it enters the pulp in
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This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple hand
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How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, all
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Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
In recent years, dental implants have helped traditional bridgework take a giant leap forward. A few strategically placed implants can provide the highest support and stability we can currently achieve
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Survey Says: They'd Rather Have a Root Canal
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Which would you rather have — the flu or a root canal procedure? Nearly 80 percent of people recently surveyed by the American Association of Endodontists wisely chose the root
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Dealing with the Reality of Increased Disease Risk with Braces
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
Wearing braces is all about the future: you undergo many months of treatment to gain a lifetime of better mouth function and a more attractive smile.In the meantime, though, you'll
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Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
Author:
Seymour Semah
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective). They grow hair—or they
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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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