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Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Have Elevated TMJ Disorder Risk
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
The progressive nervous system condition Parkinson’s disease affects an estimated 10 million Americans each year. Characterized by muscle rigidity and tremors, Parkinson’s disease has no known cure. Now a new...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and TMJD
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJD, can strike anyone at any time. Though there is no one cause for the condition, common causes include genetics, injury and a condition called chronic...
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Understanding the Tooth-Extraction Procedure
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
So you need a tooth extracted and now you’re panicking? Don’t fret! It’s not as scary as it seems, and many times it’s a fairly simple, straightforward procedure. Reasons for...
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How Oral Appliance Therapy Can Help!
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
Do you snore? Well, about 90 million Americans do on a regular basis. Snoring occurs when tissues in the back of the throat relax to the point where they partially...
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Replace a Missing Tooth?
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that isn’t visible to other people when you talk, you may think you can just get used to it and live with it....
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The Many Benefits of Dental Implants
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
If you have a missing tooth, or several missing teeth, you may be wondering what the best solution is. Or perhaps you’ve tried dentures or a bridge and are now...
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Orthodontic Checkups Can Help Prevent Health Issues in Kids and Adults
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
The American Association of Orthodontists reports that about 5 million Americans – both children and adults – are undergoing some form of orthodontic care. About 36 percent of these people...
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4 Steps to Preventing Tartar Buildup
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
We all experience it from time to time, and it’s actually one of the biggest reasons for getting a professional cleaning twice a year: tartar buildup. Also called dental calculus,...
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Keto Breath: It’s Real
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
If you’ve ever tried the keto diet or even considered it, you’ve probably heard of keto breath, an unwanted side effect of the major lifestyle change that comes with this...
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Coffee and Teeth
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
For some of us, coffee is life! According to the National Coffee Association, 64 percent of Americans start their day with at least one cup of coffee. But do you...
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