According to the American Association of Orthodontists, over four million Americans wear braces. The dental braces we know today date back over a century—and despite newer options like Invisalign, they remain largely popular.
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Everyone wants a great smile and the perfect set of pearly whites. Everyone wants to look like their favorite Hollywood star. Unfortunately, dealing with uncomfortable dentures or a severely chipped tooth can take a toll on our mental wellbeing. It can make us self-conscious.
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Being a woman isn’t easy. It’s pretty tough, especially when your body goes through a hundred changes during the course of your lifetime. And while we all know how difficult it is with all the mood swings, hunger pangs, pelvic pain, fatigue, and all the other symptoms of hormonal imbalance, how many of know about
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Baby bottle tooth decay is decay in infants and very young children. Infographic By Bethesda Dental Health Dr.Sheida Larijani
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On January 30th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency. The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has been declared a pandemic, having affected thousands of people across different countries.
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Although braces are great for aligning and straightening crooked teeth, they’re often costly. And when the dentist recommends your child should wear braces, it can make you think about whether it’s worth the investment. If you’re not sure whether or not your child really needs braces, here are a couple of signs to look out
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We’ve been learning about the importance of good oral hygiene ever since we were kids. From the day we first held a toothbrush in our hands, to our first dental appointment, it had been drilled into our minds that we should never go to bed without brushing our teeth.
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Yellow and discolored teeth can take a toll on your self-confidence. You become increasingly aware of your surroundings and cover your mouth when you laugh. Your friends tell you to stop, but you don’t want them to misunderstand and think you don’t brush your teeth.
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It may sound strange but your heart health has a lot to do with your oral hygiene. The American Heart Association reports that brushing your teeth twice a day, for two minutes, can reduce the chances of cardiovascular diseases.
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Tooth loss can be a result of an accident, extraction, or illness like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and periodontal disease. Individuals dealing with tooth loss find it quite embarrassing and tend to lose their confidence. Luckily, dental implants have been developed to provide a permanent solution to this problem.
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