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How Dental Fears Work
 There
are also large numbers of people who are afraid of the dentist
or of certain dental procedures but have never actually had
a bad experience at the dentist's office. These are people
who have heard from others that dentistry is painful -- and
they believe it! ... more
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Krazy glue, great for dentures, helps stop bleeding
 After
more than six decades, this super sticky substance has found
a new role in the treatment of dental patients. ... more
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The Flipper; a "whale" of an option
 A
bridge and implants can cost significantly more than a removable
partial denture, and may not be viable options for some patients.
In certain cases, a removable partial denture may be the best
or only choice available.... more
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Get the Scoop on Treatment for Gum Disease
 The
main ways to treat gum disease is with deep cleaning under the
gums, gum surgery, bone grafts, and antibiotics. ... more
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Need a new dental bridge? Ask a few questions
 If
your dentist suggests that your bridge should be replaced, you
should ask him or her why. If you are not satisfied with the answer,
ask if he or she would mind if you took the x-rays to another dentist
or to a dental school for a second opinion ... more
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Antibiotics Needed Less Frequently and in Lower Doses
to Prevent a Heart Infection After Dental Treatment
 For
many years, the American Heart Association (AHA) has mandated that
dentists give patients antibiotics before and after almost all
dental procedures. more
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Tongue Piercing Problems Related to Time and Design
 Tongue
piercing can also interfere with speaking or swallowing, and dental
problems created by the piercing will require treatment. ... more
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Dentists not more likely to commit suicide
 You
may be surprised to learn that there is little evidence that
dentists are more prone to stress-related suicides than the
general population, according to an article in the June 2001
issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).
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Use Caution with Narcotic Pain Medication
Narcotic
pain medication like codeine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone are necessary
and helpful drugs when used to control pain, but are also potentially
addicting or lethal if abused. ... more
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How Root Canals Work
Sometimes
the pulp becomes infected. When this happens, it must be removed
with root canal therapy. A root canal is the only way to save
the tooth. A mature tooth can survive very well without the pulp.
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| Having A Tooth Pulled? Consider The Risks
 Considering the trauma that often accompanies an extraction, I often wonder why some people are quick to suggest that I pull a tooth instead having a root canal, a far less aggressive, as well as tooth-saving procedure. ... more
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