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- "Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- 2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
- 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- 3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
- 3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
- 3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
- 3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
- 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
- 3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
- 3 Things You can Do to Ease Chronic Dry Mouth
- 3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- 3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
- 4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
- 4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
- 4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
- 4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
- 4 Tips for Helping a Senior Adult Keep Their Oral Health
- 4 Tips For Improving Your Oral Hygiene Technique
- 5 Things you can do to Improve Your Child's Future Dental Health
- A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
- A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- A Royal Fix
- A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
- A Toothless Tiger?
- Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
- Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
- Actress Blythe Danner Is a Leader in the Fight Against Oral Cancer
- Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
- Addressing These Factors Helps Ensure a Satisfying Experience With Implants
- Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
- After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
- AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
- Air Abrasion: An Alternative to the Traditional Dental Drill
- Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
- Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
- An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
- An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
- An Implant Could Fail if Supporting Structures Become Diseased
- Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Are Dentures Right For You?
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
- As the New Year Begins, Here's a Fresh Look at the Effects of Alcohol on Your Oral Health
- Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
- Be Sure to have These 3 Essentials Covered Beforehand for Veneer Success
- Be Wary When Considering Botox Treatment for TMD
- Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
- Benefits Of Getting Professional Teeth Whitening
- Benefits Of Professional Teeth Whitening
- Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- Bonded Retainers Provide a Less Noticeable Option for Keeping Teeth Straight
- Braces: A Rite of Passage Even for Hollywood Kids
- Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
- Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
- Certain People may Benefit from Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
- Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
- Coaxing Impacted Teeth to the Right Position can Improve Your Smile
- Concerning Your Oral Health, Vaping Isn't a Safe Alternative to Smoking
- Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
- Correcting a Poor Bite With Braces - a True Wonder
- Cosmetic Questions to Ask to Get You on the Right Path to a Better Smile
- Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
- Crowns and Bridges Can Help Your Smile
- Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
- Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
- Dental Implants can also Support Other Traditional Restorations
- Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
- Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
- DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
- Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
- Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
- Don't Fear the Root Canal - it Could Save Your Tooth
- Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
- Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
- Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
- Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
- Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
- Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
- FAQs About Crowns and Bridges
- FAQs about Teeth Whitening
- Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Find and Treat the Actual Source of Tooth Pain to Relieve it
- Fixing a Cracked Tooth
- Fluoride Treatments Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- Gingivitis Could Become a More Serious Form of Gum Disease
- Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
- Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
- Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
- Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
- Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
- Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
- Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
- Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
- Here's How We Can Jazz up Your Holiday Smile This Season
- Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
- Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
- How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
- How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
- How Dry Mouth Affects Your Teeth and Gums
- How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
- How to Deal with that Irritating Mouth Sore you keep Re-Biting
- How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
- How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
- Howard Stern Opens Up - About His Teeth
- If You're Considering Braces, Here's How They Work
- Importance of Crowns and Bridges
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
- Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
- It Takes Both You and Your Hygienist to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
- It's Spring Cleaning Time...for Your Teeth!
- Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
- Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
- Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
- Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
- John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
- Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
- Keep a Close Eye on Your Child's Fluoride Intake
- Keep Oral Care in Focus for a Family Member With Special Needs
- Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
- Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
- Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
- Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
- Maintaining a White Smile
- Make Sure Your Dentist Knows You're Taking Daily Aspirin
- Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
- Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
- Michael Douglas' Plea: Get Screened for Oral Cancer!
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- New Advances Could Revolutionize Decay Treatment
- New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
- New Year, New Smile
- NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- No Clue Why Your Mouth Feels Scalded? It Could Be This Oral Condition
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Not all Crowns are Alike - or Cost the Same
- Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
- Nutrition for the Best Oral Health
- Only a Dental Exam can Identify the Root Cause of Your Tooth Pain
- Osteoporosis Can Cause Complications For Some Types of Dental Work
- Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
- Persistence Pays Off in Finding Relief From Chronic Jaw Joint Pain
- Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
- Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
- Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
- Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
- Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
- Protect Your Child's Long-Term Dental Health with Regular Office Visits
- Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Dentures
- Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
- Removing Teeth Could Improve the Outcome for a Crowded Bite
- Royal Treatment for a Damaged Tooth
- Saving a Diseased Tooth Rather Than Replacing It Could Be the Better Option
- See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent
- See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
- Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
- Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Threatens Your Dental Implant
- Take Care of Your Dental Appliance to Extend its Longevity
- Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
- Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
- Taking Care of Your Crowns and Bridges
- Teenagers May Need a Temporary Tooth Replacement
- Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
- That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
- The Parent-Dentist Partnership: Establishing Better Oral Health for Your Child
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
- These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
- This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
- This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
- To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
- Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
- Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
- Treating Dry Mouth is Important for Maintaining Good Oral Health
- Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
- Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
- Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
- Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
- Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
- Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
- Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
- We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
- We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
- Weighing the Pros and Cons of Teeth Whitening
- Welcome to Our Blog
- What is Pediatric Conscious Sedation?
- What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
- What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
- What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
- Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
- Why People Choose Dentures
- Why You Need a Long-Term Dental Care Plan
- Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
- With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
- You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
- You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
- You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
- You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
- You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
- Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
- Your Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment
- Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
- Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
- Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
- Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
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