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Posts

• (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
• 3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
• 3 Areas to Watch to Avoid Excessive Tooth Wear
• 3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
• 3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
• 3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
• 3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
• 4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
• 4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
• 4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
• 4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
• A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
• A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
• A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
• A Royal Fix
• A Stainless Steel Crown Could Help a Struggling Primary Molar Last Longer
• A Toothless Tiger?
• Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
• Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
• Air Abrasion Could be a More Pleasant Alternative to the Dental Drill
• America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
• An Implant Restoration Could Prevent Bone Loss
• Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
• Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
• Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
• Back to School Do's and Don'ts
• Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
• Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
• Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
• Certain Treatments for Osteoporosis Could Complicate Oral Surgery
• Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
• Christie Brinkley Shares Her Experience With Dental Implants
• Closing the Gap Between Front Teeth Can Create a More Attractive Smile
• Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
• Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
• Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
• Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
• Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
• Don't Let Sports or Energy Drinks Rob you of Your Teeth's Enamel
• Don't Put Off Getting Treatment for Your Sensitive Teeth
• Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
• Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
• Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
• Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
• Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
• Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
• FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
• Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes and Oral Health
• Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
• Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
• Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
• How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
• How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
• How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
• How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
• If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
• In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
• Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
• Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
• Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
• It Takes Artistry and Skill to Achieve the Right Color Balance for Your Veneers
• It's an Art: Determining Tooth Color in Composite Resin Restorations
• Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
• Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
• Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
• Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
• Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
• Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
• Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
• Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
• Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
• Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
• Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
• Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
• Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
• Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
• Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
• Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
• NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
• NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
• Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
• New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
• New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
• Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
• Non-Prescription Pain Medication can Manage Most Post-Procedure Discomfort
• Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
• Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
• Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
• Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
• Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
• Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
• Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
• Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
• RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
• Screw or Cement: Which is Best for Attaching Your Implant Crown?
• Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
• Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
• Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
• Spice Up Your Teeth
• Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
• Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
• Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
• That Odd Looking Sore in Your Mouth is No Cause for Alarm
• The Before, During and After of Root Canal Treatments
• The Top 3 Oral Problems in America - and What You Should Do About Them
• The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
• There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
• There's a Lot of Effort Behind the Scenes to Making Dentures Work for You
• Things you Should Know about Oral Cancer
• Tips on Encouraging Healthy Snacking While Your Child's at School
• Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
• Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
• Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
• Topical Fluoride Adds Extra Protection against Tooth Decay
• Treating Gum Disease with Lasers
• Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
• Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
• We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting
• Welcome to Our Blog
• What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
• What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
• What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
• What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
• Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
• Why Dental Care is Even More Important When You're Pregnant
• Why it's Worth the Effort to Save a Problem Baby Tooth
• Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
• Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
• You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
• You Don't have to Suffer from Irritating Canker Sores
• Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
• Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
• Your Osteoporosis Treatment Could Affect Your Tooth Restoration Options
• Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth

Library

• Oral Health Topics
  • Introduction
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  • Women and Tooth Care
  • Seniors and Oral Health
  • Nutrition and Your Teeth
• Dental Problems
  • Abscessed Tooth
  • Bad Breath (halitosis)
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Canker/Cold Sores
  • Cavities and Tooth Decay
  • Toothaches
  • Diabetes
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fluorosis
  • Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Lacerations and Cuts
  • Oral Cancer
  • Plaque
  • Sensitive Teeth
  • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
  • Jaw Disorders
• Treatment
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  • Sealants
  • Missing Teeth
  • Bridges
  • Crowns
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Extractions
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Flap Surgery
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  • Cosmetic Dentistry
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    • Implants
    • Grafts
    • Old and Unsightly Fillings
    • Bonding
    • Excessive or Uneven Gums
    • Ridge Augmentation
    • Invisalign®
    • Crowns and Bridges
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  • Overview
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