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You're never too old for a prettier smile. That seems to be the growing consensus among older adults who are opting for braces. Paying for braces isn't just the domain anymore of parents ...

Pam Waterman commented on Jody Smith's post You're Never Too Old for Braces

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A retainer can be the bane of a kid's existence. But in the long run, it's worth the trouble and self-consciousness it causes. Adults can also use retainers but the exquisite embarrassment ...

Pam Waterman commented on Jody Smith's post Your Retainer's Role in Teeth Straightening

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Contrary to what some kids may think, braces are not instruments of torture or embarrassment brought upon them by their unfeeling parents. Braces are tools for correction of an assortment of ...

Pam Waterman commented on Jody Smith's post Metal Mouth: Living With Braces

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Sometimes even good people lie to the dentist. Often, these lies are on the subject of using dental floss. And, you know, if you lie to the dentist, they can tell. Flossing can remove much of ...

Pam Waterman commented on Jody Smith's post Save Your Teeth: Use Your Dental Floss

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The prospect of a root canal can provoke fear and loathing. Its reputation as a gauntlet of pain is widespread and of long standing. But many people have been relieved to find that root canal ...

Pam Waterman commented on Jody Smith's post Root Canal: The End, Not the Beginning, of Tooth Pain

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Muscle tightening around the jaw can be painful. Most often it is caused by grinding and clenching your teeth at night or when you're stressed out. The acronym TMD comes from Temporomandibular ...

Pam Waterman commented on Kellen Wilson's post Teeth Clenching by Night Causes Muscle Pain by Day