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Your Dentist’s Secret Power: Disease Fighting

June 2, 2016 By Heather Horsey

Batman battles bad guys. And so does your dentist. As far as your mouth’s concerned, your dentist is your first line of defense when it comes to fighting diseases. But how? Your dentist is trained to spot abnormalities in your mouth that can be a sign of a medical problem. … [Read more...]

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Tooth Fairy Pays More for a Tooth in 2013

February 27, 2014 By Kim Elmore

The Tooth Fairy was a lot more generous in 2013 than the year before, with the going rate for a lost baby tooth rising more than 44% from 2012 levels. The average gift for a lost baby tooth last year was $3.50, up $1.08 from the prior year according to The Original Tooth Fairy … [Read more...]

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Kick Canker and Cold Sores to the Curb

January 16, 2014 By Kim Elmore

There’s no denying it: Canker and cold sores can be a pain. Here’s what they are – and how to deal with them. A canker sore is a small ulcer inside the mouth that typically goes away in about a week. Not much is known about the cause of canker sores, but stress and fatigue are … [Read more...]

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5-Second Rule: To Eat or Not to Eat

October 10, 2013 By Kim Elmore

Whether you truly believe in the 5-second rule or use it as an excuse to save your floor-bound food, it is sure to have played a role in your life. So where did this rule come from? And is it a rule we should follow or drop? The 5-second rule has been around for ages! It dates … [Read more...]

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