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Brushing and Flossing Hard to Do? Consider Your 'Power' Options
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: May 28, 2022.
Brushing and flossing are foundational to good oral health and an essential part of daily life. Practicing both these habits removes most disease-causing bacterial plaque from tooth and gum surfaces.
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Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: May 18, 2022.
“What can I do about my child's teeth grinding habit?”It's a common question we get from many concerned parents. Their exasperation involves more than having to wake every night to
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SNL Star's Tooth Gap Has Apparently Vanished And So Can Yours
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: May 08, 2022.
For all you hardcore Saturday Night Live fans, here's a trivia question: Who was the first cast member born in the 1990s? The answer—Pete Davidson, the edgy young comic who
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Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Apr. 28, 2022.
If you've ever been alarmed to find oddly-shaped red patches on your tongue, you can relax for the most part. Most likely, you're part of a small fraction of the
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4 Things You Should Focus on During Pregnancy for Optimal Dental Health
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Apr. 18, 2022.
Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes, especially on the hormonal level, can impact many aspects of your health including teeth and gums.While it’s easy to let
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Take These Steps to Better Your Chances of Beating Oral Cancer
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Apr. 08, 2022.
During the time it might take you to eat a meal, meet someone for coffee or watch your favorite television show, someone in the U.S. will die from oral cancer.
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How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Reporters
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Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Mar. 19, 2022.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, a
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Treating Decayed Baby Teeth Protects Future Permanent Teeth
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Mar. 09, 2022.
Primary ("baby") teeth may look cute and adorable, but they're a big player in your child's dental health. A primary tooth lost prematurely could eventually lead to a major bite
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Changing Antibiotic Use Today will Help Ensure Their Effectiveness Tomorrow
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Feb. 27, 2022.
It’s hard to imagine, but little more than a century ago today’s “minor” bacterial and viral infections were often deadly. This changed with the advent of antibiotics, drugs which kill
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Diamond Fangs Not Your Thing? There are Subtler Ways to Get a More Attractive Smile
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Feb. 17, 2022.
Fashion designer and reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian recently displayed some unusual dental work to her followers on Instagram. The eldest Kardashian sister showed off her new diamond-encrusted canine teeth,
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Dentists Sometimes Use Additional Weapons in the Fight Against Gum Disease
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Feb. 07, 2022.
The term periodontal disease refers to bacterial infections that target the gums. These infections typically start as inflammatory responses to dental plaque, a bacterial biofilm collecting on tooth surfaces, especially
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A Solution for Restoring Adequate Bone for Dental Implants
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
Dental implants are considered the best tooth replacement option available. An implant replaces the root of a tooth and allows for the replacement of the crown via attachments or abutments.
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Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
It might not rise to the level of a miracle, but cosmetic dentistry can achieve some amazing outcomes with unattractive teeth. A skilled and experienced dentist can turn "ugly ducklings"
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You May Not Be an MMA Fighter Like Devin Clark, But You Might Still Be at Risk for Mouth Injury
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 08, 2022.
Mixed martial artists undoubtedly carry a greater risk for physical injury than the average person—just ask Devin Clark. The star fighter with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has had his
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How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.
Pediatricians and dentists alike recommend beginning your child's regular dental visits at an earlier age rather than later. Most say children's first visits should happen around their first birthday.Some may
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