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Kristi Yamaguchi's Braces Helped Give Her a Winning Smile
If Kristi Yamaguchi's kids inherit her figure skating ability, they might just be headed for the Olympics — after all, their mom won the gold medal for figure skating in the 1992 games. When it comes...
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The Sweet and Lowdown on Sugar Substitutes
We’ve all heard about potentially negative health effects from the sugar that’s added to many of our favorite foods. So these days, lots of us are trying to cut down on our consumption of sugar — not...
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Giuliana and Bill Rancic Talk Tooth Decay
For some kids, having a cavity or two is just part of growing up. Not for Giuliana Rancic. When she was a child, the TV personality didn't have a single cavity — and she still doesn't. But for her...
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Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the...
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The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Teeth
Mike Tyson's gap-toothed smile is part of athlete-turned-celebrity's signature look. During his two-decade career as a professional boxer, the former heavyweight champion has been known for both...
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Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
Considering the costs, many people view replacing a back tooth as less important than a more visible front tooth. They’re rarely seen, so who will notice? You might, eventually. A missing back tooth...
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Cheryl Cole's See-Through "Braces"
What if you had orthodontic treatments to enhance your smile — and nobody knew about it until it was all done? That (almost) happened to British singer, cover girl and television personality Cheryl...
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Beyond Their Marketing Claims, Most Toothpastes are Surprisingly Similar
In your search for the right toothpaste, you’re inundated with dozens of choices, each promising whiter teeth, fresher breath or fewer cavities. Cutting through the various marketing claims, though,...
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A Royal Fix
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping out part of your front tooth, which lands right on...
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There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
You may be among the one in three Americans who suffer from the pain of tooth sensitivity. Before attempting treatment, though, we must first identify the cause. Your teeth are made of layers of...
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Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
Professional basketball player Lamar Odom is sometimes known as “the candyman” because of his notorious fondness for sweets. But when his sweet tooth finally caught up with him — in the form of a...
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Topical Fluoride can Enhance Your Child's Dental Care
More than likely your child already receives fluoride from your drinking water or toothpaste. So, is it really necessary for them to receive topical fluoride during their regular office checkups? We...
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No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t posted snaps of themselves in...
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Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking certain medications like blood...
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Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for best leading actor in a...
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You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
Gum recession is an all too common problem for millions of people that if left untreated could lead to tooth and bone loss. But the good news is not only can the process be stopped, much of the damage...
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Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Sometimes that’s easy — but other times, it...
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Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you probably already know you’re in danger of eventual tooth and bone loss if the infection isn’t brought under control. But if you also have diabetes, the...
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Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period during which they...
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Dental Care Early in Life can Impact Oral Health in our Later Years
Our bodies are constantly changing as we age. Although the most rapid development occurs during childhood and adolescence, our bones, soft tissue and bodily systems will continue to change, even as we...
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