Dental danger: How to keep holiday treats from damaging teeth and braces
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LianPosted
Sat 30 Oct 2010 2:40am
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Teens and adults who wear metal braces are particularly at risk during the holidays, Dr. Snow points out. Many of the treats they will enjoy during holiday parties - like caramel... should really cross them off their holiday list altogether. Biting into this hard candy can spell disaster for metal braces.
Replace high-risk treats with safer options, like
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Brace yourself for periodontal disease.
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Saundra G.Posted
Wed 19 Aug 2009 6:25pm
in between the teeth and supporting tissue. Adults considering braces should be aware of this risk. I was told before hand that this was a risk by my orthodontist, used floss, waterpic...
I received this email from a reader about adult braces and periodontal disease. I’m publishing it to help you if you’re considering getting braces.
“Thank you, Saundra
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Health Tip: Bracing May Help Osteoarthritis Pain
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HealthFinderPosted
Thu 11 Nov 2010 9:00am
joints
(HealthDay News) -- Wearing a brace can help people with osteoarthritis better manage their pain, the Arthritis Foundation says.
The foundation mentions these possible benefits of bracing, which can improve pain and mobility:
Improve stability
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Braces Part | ATV Parts and Accessories
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Dr. Syed L.Posted
Wed 30 Dec 2009 2:10pm
So to get rid of them, cosmetic surgeon gave revolution to a new type of braces called Clear Braces. These types of braces are made of ceramics or plastics.
Here is the original:
Braces Part | ATV Parts and Accessories
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Health Tip: Bracing May Help Osteoarthritis Pain
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Medline PlusPosted
Thu 11 Nov 2010 4:00am
Can reduce stress on affected joints
By Diana Kohnle
Thursday, November 11, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Wearing a brace can help people with osteoarthritis better manage their pain, the Arthritis Foundation says.
The foundation mentions these possible benefits of bracing, which can improve pain and mobility:
Improve
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Hip Brace
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rettmomPosted
Mon 05 Oct 2009 10:02pm1 Comment
This is it.....
Brooklyn's new hip brace that she is to wear at night. Here we are waiting for the doctor to come in and get her fitted.
Trying the brace... with me about the brace. Still smiling when it was over.....that is a good sign right!?! OR maybe she was just happy to not be wearing the brace anymore??
Please keep us
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Question from a Reader: What Do You Think of Back Braces?
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Doug K.Posted
Wed 27 Aug 2008 8:19am
A reader writes: " What do you think of back braces? Which kind, if any, really help?"
There are two main types of braces for the lower back: external and internal. An external brace is one you wear and the one that most people think of when they hear the word "brace". An internal brace is the one produced by tightening of certain muscles
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