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The Science of Sugar

October 26th, 2023

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie or a hero you’re having? A sub? Grinder? Po’boy? “Sugar,” though, is a single word which has taken on many meanings, from casual endearment to…
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The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy

October 25th, 2023

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, children are more than happy to play along with the game when there’s money at stake! While it is impossible to know what the tooth…
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When to Replace Fillings

October 18th, 2023

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount of decay in a tooth. Teeth may also require repairs after cracking from chewing on hard objects, trauma to the mouth, grinding or clenching of…
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Care for Your Dentures

October 18th, 2023

Just like natural teeth, Dr. Roger and Scott Amundson will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. When you don’t take care of your dentures adequately and regularly, plaque can build up, harden, and become difficult to remove. More…
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