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Contrary to Popular Opinion, Vaping May Not Be Safer Than Smoking
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
If you think “vaping” electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes for short) is healthier for your teeth and gums than smoking cigarettes, you might be disappointed with the latest research. A number of
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What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at one
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Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the tooth
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Keep Alert to These Signs of Impending Tooth Decay
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
Although preventable, the occurrences of tooth decay are all too common. Yet decay doesn’t appear out of the blue: certain mouth conditions set the disease in motion.Here are a few
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The Causes of Chronic Jaw Pain Might Be Similar To Fibromyalgia
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
Chronic joint pain (temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD) in and of itself can make life miserable. But TMD may not be the only debilitating condition you're contending with—it's quite common
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A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful
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Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
Braces are a common experience among teens and pre-teens. And although the treatment can be a major financial undertaking, more and more families pursue it to help their child attain
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4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Feb. 02, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can “take
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What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 23, 2021.
If you’re considering different options for tooth replacement, dental implants are likely high on your list. Implants have a proven reputation for both durability and life-like appearance that can restore
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Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 13, 2021.
During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made a
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Here's to Healthy Smiles in 2021!
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 03, 2021.
A New Year's resolution can be just about anything, from losing weight to visiting every major league baseball park. But a resolution you're more likely to keep ought to have
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Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.
Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person, we’re
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NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. But
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Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B busting
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Get a Handle on Stress-Related Tooth Grinding to Stop Tooth Damage
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
Modern life can be demanding. The body helps us rise to the occasion through responses we collectively call stress.But while stress can be a good thing, it can also overwhelm
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Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.
If your smile is, to put it mildly, “unattractive,” you may think only extensive and expensive dental work can change it. But depending on your teeth’s actual condition, you might
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