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Smile Therapy Results in a Positive Outlook...Even Under Stress

By: Kate Ranta on 8/4/20 15:52

As a child you may have been told to “grin and bear it.” What you may not have realized is that smiling while you are experiencing a minor stress can actually improve the way you ...

Learn the Facts about Cataracts

By: Kate Ranta on 7/30/20 16:00

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens. Typically related to aging, it can occur in one or both eyes. The condition is very common in older people. In fact, more than half of ...

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Treatments For Teens Who Want to Whiten Their Teeth

By: Kate Ranta on 7/12/20 14:35

Your teenager comes home saying all of their friends are whitening their teeth and they want to do it too. What should you do?

Scratched Cornea: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

By: Kate Ranta on 6/17/20 15:00

If you have ever scratched your cornea before, you will probably never forget how it felt. Painful. Scratched cornea, also known as cornea abrasion, is typical, and there are ways ...

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Canker Sores, Mouth Ulcers, and Fever Blisters. Causes and Remedies.

By: Kate Ranta on 5/27/20 11:00

You have probably woken up to find a small painful sore in your mouth or a fever blister in the corner of your mouth and wondered how it got there. Canker sores and other mouth ...

You and Your Cigarettes: Good Reasons to Break Up

By: Kate Ranta on 4/6/20 11:00

People decide to quit smoking every day. Most people can come up with more than a few reasons for trying to quit. If you or someone you love smokes and needs yet another reason - ...

Save Your Vision: Eye Diseases

By: Kate Ranta on 3/2/20 10:00

The eyes -- many of us take them for granted. But because they provide us with so much information about the world around us, it’s very important to take good care of them. Since ...

Your Teen’s Wisdom Teeth Need to Come Out: What You Should Know

By: Kate Ranta on 2/17/20 11:00

Ever wondered why wisdom teeth are called wisdom teeth? They’re called that because they normally come in between ages 17-21—when young people are old enough to have gained some ...

Bottle Rot Blues: Helping your Baby Avoid it

By: Kate Ranta on 2/11/20 11:00

Baby bottle tooth decay, also known as bottle rot, is a condition that affects your child's baby teeth. It's tooth decay that occurs when your child's teeth have prolonged ...

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Your Dental Questions Answered: How Do I Know If I Have a Cavity?

By: Kate Ranta on 2/6/20 14:52

Often the first thought that comes to mind when you are experiencing tooth pain is "Uh oh, I have a cavity." This immediate concern is understandable, as cavities are a common ...

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