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So you have a canker sore. You’re probably curious whether it is contagious. Can you spread it by sharing food, utensils, and cups? Can you spread it to your significant other? The good news is that canker sores are not contagious. But what is the deal with these mysterious mouth sores? What causes them, how … Continued
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Not quite. Dental tourism, or crossing oceans to save money on dental care, has been on the rise since 2011. Patients Beyond Borders, a medical publication, states that Americans who are willing to travel can save up to 70% on dental procedures such as root canals and crowns. But is it worth it to … Continued
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In July, 17-year-old Ashik spent 7 hours in a Mumbai dentist’s chair. Talk about being afraid of the dentist, a routine cleaning has nothing on a 7-hour procedure! Not only was it a 7-hour procedure, but it was a procedure void of the modern comforts like office TVs and plush dental chairs that Americans are … Continued
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PARIS (AP) — An elderly Frenchman has been hospitalized in serious condition after his false teeth reportedly were stuck in his throat for six days. The Dunkirk Hospital said Tuesday it is investigating how its personnel handled the treatment of 85-year-old Roland Marissael. La Voix du Nord newspaper reported that staff at the Dunkirk Hospital … Continued
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Curses to those that are born with perfectly straight teeth! Alright, I take back the curse but I know I’m not alone in my jealousy. In fact, the AAO estimates that 75 percent of Americans suffer from malocclusion (bad bite) and could benefit from orthodontic treatment. This number isn’t limited to young kids and … Continued
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Chew your food and keep your mouth closed when you do it! You can hear your mom and dad yelling this across the dinner table as you were somehow trying to inhale a plate of mac n cheese, while at the same time joking around with your siblings. You were being rude (come on, admit … Continued
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Teeth help us chew food and make for a great smile. They are astounding in a way. There are some little-known facts that future dentists pick up while studying teeth. They are usually pretty interesting if not amusing. Some will make you chuckle. There’s a time for serious and a time for fun, but today … Continued
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Have you ever had a cavity? Hopefully you haven’t but chances are, you’ve had at least one. Maybe you’ve seen a strange looking instrument emitting a blue light while you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair. What is this blue light and what does it do? Is it dangerous? A Strange Blue Light The blue light we … Continued
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Everyone has experienced cavities. Maybe not everyone, but curses to those of you with a perfect oral record. Historically, we aren’t alone in our fight against tooth decay. Cavities have been a nuisance to humans for thousands of years. Cavities: Not A New Problem The first cavities date back as far as 14,000 years ago … Continued
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A Shocking Trip to the Dentist Everyday I wake up, immediately spring out of bed, and head straight into the bathroom. My goal: avoid cavities at all costs. With one eye open, I twist the cap off the organic toothpaste I got at Whole Foods and squeeze it onto my toothbrush. I brush for 5 … Continued