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Low magnesium levels and tooth grinding
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Low magnesium levels and tooth grinding

July 8, 2024
Magnesium deficiency can cause a variety of systemic issues. Learn more about how magnesium supplementation can offer a holistic approach to the management of bruxism by addressing...
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Avoiding dairy products after tooth extraction and dental surgery: Debunking this myth

Feb. 5, 2024
Although advice on avoiding dairy after tooth extractions or dental surgery is rampant on the internet, there are no current studies to support this claim. Dr. Scott Froum weighs...
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Pain after root canal therapy: Causes and considerations

Research suggests that between 4% and 6% of all teeth treated with root canal therapy continue to be associated with lingering pain. Two orofacial pain specialists look at the...
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4 trends impacting dentistry today

Jan. 29, 2024
The lines between oral and systemic health are blurring even further with these adjuncts that support patient health: hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, virtual reality...
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Top 5 sources of dental implant pain when "there is nothing wrong with the implant"

Jan. 16, 2024
Dr. Scott Froum looks at five often-elusive factors that can elicit pain post-implant placement and obscure diagnosis without a good knowledge base.
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Ozempic and sedation dentistry: A cause for concern?

Jan. 8, 2024
Based on reports of food regurgitation and aspiration during procedures involving general and deep sedation, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has released new guidance...