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How can I protect my child's teeth during sports?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 20, 2021
Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 19, 2021
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little
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Category: Oral Health
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The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 13, 2021
Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or
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Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 09, 2021
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could
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Category: Oral Health
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Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 06, 2021
For many of our patients at Latta Family Dentistry, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies,
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Happy Fourth of July
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 29, 2021
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 29, 2021
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara
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Category: Dental Procedures
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The Evolution of the Toothbrush
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 22, 2021
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the
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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 19, 2021
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with
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Category: Oral Health
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Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 15, 2021
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who
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3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 09, 2021
Dinnertime is a great opportunity to enjoy not only your meal, but also the company of friends and family. But a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can drain the pleasure
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Category: Oral Health
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Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 30, 2021
As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports,
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Category: Oral Health
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Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 20, 2021
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 10, 2021
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean.
Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs
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Category: Oral Health
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This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 30, 2021
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit.
A good example is a device
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 20, 2021
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high
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Category: Dental Procedures