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Dental Emergencies in Children

June 10, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Dental emergencies can happen anytime, but the chances are higher now that your kids are out of school for the summer. Tooth trauma is a common problem and dealing with it in a suitable manner is important. Below are common tooth emergencies and how to deal with them. • Your … [Read more...]

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Handling Common Dental Emergencies

January 30, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

What should you do if you have a dental emergency like a toothache, a broken tooth or even a broken jaw? For starters, if you have pain or swelling, you can take an over-the-counter painkiller, such as ibuprofen. Avoid aspirin. If you’re bleeding from a cut or a knocked-out … [Read more...]

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Piercings, Pain and Your Teeth [VIDEO]

February 21, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

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Tongue Piercings – Why Are They Dangerous?

April 12, 2012 By Shelby Tatomir

Get the facts on how tongue piercings lead to teeth damage, infection, and more.

Have you ever wanted to stick a metal rod through your tongue? We haven’t, but it is still a popular accessory used for self-expression. When debating the finer points of how socially acceptable a tongue piercing is, it’s also important to acknowledge how dangerous they can be. … [Read more...]

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