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06/16/2022

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We instinctively know an attractive smile when we see one. But although our perceptions are subjective ("in the eye of the beholder"), there are understood aesthetic principles that shape them. For smiles in particular, proportionality is one such principle.More specifically, an attractive smile's v

06/06/2022

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If it seems like your teeth have gotten longer, it's not likely they've magically grown. The changed appearance, often accompanied by tooth sensitivity, may mean you have gum recession—the gums have actually shrunk back or receded from the teeth.Ordinarily, the gums cover the teeth to the edge

05/27/2022

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05/17/2022

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) isn't just painful, it can severely interfere with one of life's essentials—eating. For a person with TMD, an enjoyable meal with family and friends can turn into an agonizing, painful experience.Especially during flareups, the action of chewing can be ex

05/07/2022

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A lot of things can spoil your smile—like chips, excessive wearing or heavy staining. But one cosmetic solution could address these and other dental flaws: porcelain dental veneers.Veneers are thin, porcelain shells bonded to teeth to hide minor to moderate imperfections. The technique first t

04/27/2022

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For one out of three Americans, a bite of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee can set off a sudden jolt of pain. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce these painful episodes of tooth sensitivity and their severity.To understand the primary reasons that people experience tooth sensitivity, we must first

04/07/2022

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If your child suddenly begins complaining about a toothache, your average day can immediately turn into something else. It can become even more worrisome as you try to decide what to do.It doesn't have to. There are definite things you can do to calmly and methodically deal with the situation at han

03/28/2022

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Although braces can eventually lead to a healthier mouth, your teeth and gums could become less healthy while wearing them. That's because the attaching brackets and wires can obstruct brushing and flossing, making it easier for disease-causing dental plaque to accumulate in hard-to-reach places.But

03/18/2022

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Orthodontics—the science and art of straightening teeth—plays an important role in ideal dental health. Moving teeth to the places they should be makes them easier to clean (reducing your risk of dental disease) and improves chewing function to better facilitate digestion and overall nut

03/08/2022

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Although the term "surgery" is broad enough to drive a proverbial truck through, we can roughly categorize procedures as either major or minor. Installing an implant is decidedly in the minor column.Akin to having a tooth extraction, implant surgery can be done painlessly in a dentist's office with

03/07/2022

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When was the last time you paid Dr. Adam M. Pasono at Green Bay Family Dentistry in Green Bay, WI, a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why people neglect regular dental visits all the time: lack of money or quality dental insuranc

02/28/2022

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Did you know that your dentist doesn’t just treat your teeth, but sleep apnea as well? Dental sleep medicine focuses on oral appliances for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This condition is recognizable by the tissue in the back of an individual’s throat collapsing as they sleep,