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The Future Is Female: Dentistry Growing in Popularity Among Women

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

It’s hard to believe, but just 50 years ago, the idea of a female dentist was almost unheard of. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, in 1968 only...

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Oral Thrush Isn’t Just for Babies

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

If you’ve ever seen white spots on your own or your child’s tongue, you may have been initially alarmed. Often these white spots are just a sign of a harmless...

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How to Choose the Right Mouthguard

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

For most parents, fall means back to school, and for some, it means back to school sports. But while all that exercise may be great for your children’s muscles, it...

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Shielding Sensitive Teeth Could Soon Help Protect Against Cavities

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

Does your morning coffee make you wince in pain, or your sundae make you want to scream?  You may be among the one in eight American adults with sensitive teeth....

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This Fuller-Lip Trick Could Be Bad News

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

They’re one of the most coveted signs of beauty today: thick, luscious lips. But getting them isn’t always as easy or affordable as it seems. It used to be if...

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In Good Form: Why the Dentist Needs All That Paperwork

Last modified: May 2nd, 2022

It’s a familiar scene at pretty much any medical appointment. No matter if you’re a new patient or have been going to the same practitioner for years, most likely you’re...

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Common Oral Care Questions: Answered!

Last modified: May 2nd, 2022

Have you ever been brushing your teeth or eating a certain food and suddenly thought of a dental question, only to forget it by the time your next checkup rolled...

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Teeth Grinding Could Be a Sign Your Child is Being Bullied

Last modified: May 2nd, 2022

According to Stopbullying.gov, an initiative by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, between one in three and one in four American children have experienced some sort of...

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Treating Osteoporosis Can Prevent Periodontitis

Last modified: May 2nd, 2022

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes both the loss of bone and the inability to grow new bone tissue. The condition is most common in women over the age...

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Preventing Oral Cancer Begins Outside the Mouth

Last modified: May 2nd, 2022

When you think about preventing oral cancer, what comes to mind? Many people believe that living a smoke-free, tobacco-free lifestyle is enough. But did you know there’s more than one way...

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