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Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses into
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Dental Procedures
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Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth's Appearance in Just one Visit
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
You’ve suddenly noticed one of your teeth looks and feels uneven, and it may even appear chipped. To make matters worse it’s right in front in the “smile zone” —
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Dental Procedures
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Here's to Healthy Smiles in 2021!
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Jan. 04, 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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Oral Health
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You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But about
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Oral Health
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Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Dec. 15, 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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Oral Health
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Endodontic Treatment Could Save a Tooth in Crisis
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
Dental patients have amazing options for tooth replacement. Dental implants, for example, can replace the entire tooth, root and crown, giving patients a new tooth nearly as good as the
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Dental Procedures
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Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
If you’re undergoing your first root canal treatment, it’s understandable if you’re apprehensive. So, let’s cut to the chase about your biggest fear: a root canal treatment doesn’t cause pain,
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Dental Procedures
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Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and effort
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Oral Health
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Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” between
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Dental Procedures
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How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth and
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Oral Health
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Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
Around ages 6 to 8, a child's primary teeth will begin to loosen to make way for their permanent teeth. If all goes well, the new set will come in
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Oral Health
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There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Although
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Oral Health
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Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the
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Dental Procedures
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Know What to Expect During Your Child's 'Baby' Teeth Phase
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
At no other time in a person’s life will their teeth and mouth change as rapidly as it will between infancy and adolescence. In this short span an entire set
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Oral Health
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Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco.But a deeper look at this wildly popular
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Oral Health
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Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
Author:
Grand Ledge Smiles
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this common
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Oral Health