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- 'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
- 'Simple' Tooth Extractions are a Common Dental Procedure
- 3 Cutting Edge Ways You Could Benefit from Dental Implants
- 3 Orthodontic Options for Correcting Bad Bites
- 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
- 3 Tips for Denture Care to Help Them Last and Keep Your Mouth Healthy
- 3 Tips for Helping Your Child Feel More Comfortable Going to the Dentist
- 3 Tips for Minimizing Enamel Erosion from Sports Drinks
- 4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
- 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
- 4 Reasons Why a Home Whitening Kit Might not be Right for You
- 4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
- 4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
- 6 FAQs About Orthodontics
- A Bird's-Eye View of Tooth Replacement
- A Bonded Retainer Could be a Preferred Choice over a Removable One
- A Chewing Gum That's Good for your Teeth: A Quiz About Xylitol
- A Future So Bright — Teeth Whitening Facts
- A Low Sugar, High Fiber Diet will Help Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
- A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
- A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
- A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
- Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
- An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
- An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
- Anchorage Devices can add Stability During Orthodontic Treatment
- Are Porcelain Veneers Right For You?
- Are You at High Risk for Tooth Decay?
- Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
- Assessing and Treating your Risk for Tooth Decay can Prevent Future Occurrences
- Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
- Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
- Be Vigilant with Dental Care While Wearing Braces
- Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
- Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
- Bone Loss Around Root Furcations Poses Treatment and Cleaning Challenges
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- Caught Early, Cross-Bites can be Corrected With Palatal Expanders
- Certain Factors May Raise Your Risk and the Intensity of Gum Disease
- Choosing Natural Tooth-Colored Fillings Over Silver
- Choosing the Best Path to Whiter Teeth
- Chronic Jaw Pain Could be Related to Other Inflammatory Conditions
- Cleaning Around Implants Crucial to Protecting Them from Loss
- Closing the Gap Between Front Teeth Can Create a More Attractive Smile
- Common Questions About Bad Breath
- Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
- Composite Resins are a Viable Restoration Option for Mildly Defective Teeth
- Composite Resins Could be the Answer to Damaged Front Teeth
- Consider These Tips to Reduce Your Dental Visit Anxiety
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Enhance a Smile
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
- Cracks in Corners of the Mouth: Are They Serious?
- Curbing Dry Mouth Could Boost Your Oral Health as you get Older
- Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
- Dental Care of Prime Importance for Children with Special Health Needs
- Dental Implants Could be Your Best Option to Replace Lost Teeth
- Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
- Dental Repair with Composite Resin Bonding: FAQs
- Determining the Cause of Tooth Looseness Key to Effective Treatment
- Developing a Dental Care Strategy Could Save Long-Term Costs
- Diagnosing the Exact Injury is Key to Treating Jaw Pain
- Did You Know? February Is National Children's Dental Health Month!
- Do You Really Know How to Brush Your Teeth?
- Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
- Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
- Early Action Needed to Save Your Tooth from Root Resorption
- Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
- Effective Hygiene is Key to Preventing Enamel White Spots While Wearing Braces
- Even with Mercury, Dental Amalgam is a Safe Choice for Tooth Filling
- Extra Care is Required When Treating Teenagers With Lost Teeth
- Facts About Those Amazing Wonders Called Teeth
- FAQs About Calming Your Fears With Oral Sedation Dentistry
- FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
- Fast Food Chains Take One Small Step for Kids' Teeth
- Five Great Tips for Caring for Your Dentures
- Five Things to Know about Orthodontic Treatment
- Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
- Floss First or Last? Here are Reasons for Either Approach
- Fluoride is a Proven Weapon in the Fight Against Tooth Decay
- Four Questions About Treating Traumatic Injuries to Teeth
- Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
- Frequently Asked Questions About Heart and Gum Diseases
- Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth-Colored Fillings
- Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
- Get Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
- Good Nutrition: Important for Your Mouth and Your Body
- Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
- Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
- Gum Disease: A "Silent" Problem You Shouldn't Ignore
- Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
- Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
- Help Your Child Prevent Tooth Decay
- Helping Children Establish Oral Healthcare Habits
- Helping Your Baby Cope With the Discomfort of Teething
- Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
- Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
- Hold Back the Clock with Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry
- How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
- How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
- How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
- How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
- Immediate Implants Help you Avoid Disruptions in Your Appearance
- Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
- Implant Overdentures: a Marriage of Options for Lower Jaw Tooth Replacement
- Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
- Increase Bone Mass for Dental Implants through Grafting
- Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
- Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
- Introducing the Palatal Expander
- Is It Wise To Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
- Is Your Favorite Drink Dissolving Your Teeth?
- Keep a Close Eye on Your Child's Fluoride Intake
- Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
- Keep an Eye on Your Family's Fluoride Intake
- Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
- Keep Your New Smile After Orthodontics with a Retainer
- Laser Dentistry FAQs
- Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
- Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
- Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
- Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
- Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
- Loose Lower Dentures - An Old Problem with a New Solution
- Maintaining Oral Health When You're Expecting
- Maintenance Manual for Your Teeth and Gums
- Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
- Making the Right Choices With Removable Partial Dentures
- Managing Diabetes and Gum Disease Together will Lessen the Effect of Both
- Metal Dental Amalgam: Still a Safe and Effective Tooth Filling
- Minor Procedure Can Help Keep the Space Between Teeth Closed
- Mouthguards: Is Your Child Or Athlete Protected?
- Myth or Fact: Test Your Knowledge about Pregnancy and Oral Health
- Need a Root Canal? Fear Not!
- New Antiviral Drugs can Help you Break the Cold Sore Outbreak Cycle
- Nine Things to Expect During Your Appointment with the Dental Hygienist
- No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
- Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
- Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead
- Oral Health Tips for Special Needs Children
- Oral Piercings — Tongue & Lip Bolts: Trendy But Dangerous
- Orthodontic Treatment with TADS
- Orthodontics and Your Teen
- People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
- Periodontal Flap Surgery Accesses Hidden Infection in Gum Tissues
- Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
- Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
- Plan to Keep Your New Hygiene Habit on Track
- Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
- Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
- Protect Your Child's Long-Term Dental Health with Regular Office Visits
- Put an End to Uncomfortable and Embarrassing Cracked Mouth Corners
- Questions To Ask Before Getting Root Canal Treatment
- Quitting Smoking Decreases Your Risk of Implant Failure
- Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
- Regular Dental Exams Are Key to Reducing Your Risk of Oral Cancer
- Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
- Researchers Looking for Links between TMJD and Other Health Conditions
- Retainers: Making Your New Smile Permanent
- Revolutionizing Dentistry With Lasers
- Root Planing Removes Dangerous Plaque and Tartar Your Tooth Brush Can't
- Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
- Saving a Baby Tooth is the Best Option for Permanent Tooth Development
- Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
- Sealants: The Protection Your Children's Teeth Need
- Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
- Simple Procedure Could Reduce Biting the Inside of Your Mouth
- Sinus Surgery — Creating Bone for Dental Implants “Out of Thin Air”
- Sometimes It's Good to Be a Quitter: Smoking and Oral Health
- Sports-Related Dental Injuries — Determining Your Risks
- Spruce Up Your Smile With Teeth Whitening
- Stabilizing Your New Smile: Answering Your Questions about Orthodontic Retainers
- Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
- Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
- Support Your Child's Dental Development with Preventive Care
- Take Care of Your Gums and They Will Take Care of You
- Take Our Quiz: Are You At Risk For Tooth Decay?
- Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
- Take These Actions to Make Your Child More Comfortable During Teething
- Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
- Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
- Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
- Teeth Straightening: It's Not Just For Kids
- Teeth Whitening Safety Depends on the Right Product Used in the Right way
- Testing Your Knowledge on Caring for Your Dentures
- That Odd Looking Sore in Your Mouth is No Cause for Alarm
- That Painful, Irritating Feeling Could be Burning Mouth Syndrome
- The 3 Top Causes for Tooth Sensitivity
- The Effects Ordinary Tap Water Has On Your Oral Health
- The Implant Process can be Shortened, Depending on the Tooth Type
- The Importance of Orthodontic Retainers
- The Importance of Saving Impacted Canine Teeth
- The Time Interval to Replant a Knocked Out Tooth Can Affect its Longevity
- This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
- This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
- Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
- To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
- Tooth Replacement: It's Come a Long Way
- Topical Fluoride Could Further Lower Tooth Decay Risk in Children
- Transforming a Cleft Lip or Palate into a Beautiful Smile
- Treating Accessory Root Canals Improves the Chances for a Successful Tooth Recovery
- Treating Snoring & Sleep Apnea
- Treatment for Loose Teeth
- Treatment Options For Stained Teeth
- Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
- Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
- Understanding Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
- Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
- Veneers: Not Just for Woodworking
- Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
- Watch What Carbs You Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Further Gum Disease
- Ways You Can Minimize Tooth Sensitivity
- We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting
- What Causes Dental Discomfort?
- What Is A Dental Implant?
- What Is Gum Recession and How Is It Treated?
- What Is The Difference Between Snoring and Sleep Apnea?
- What To Do About A Child's Toothache
- What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
- What You Can do to Help Your Child Develop a Dental Checkup Habit
- What You Should Do When Your Child has a Toothache
- What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
- What's Causing Your Toothache? The Answer Determines Your Treatment
- Whitening a Discolored Tooth from the Inside Out
- Why Does My Dental Hygienist Ask So Many Questions?
- Why You Should Consider a Professional Procedure for Your Teeth Whitening
- Without Retainers, Your Investment in Your Child's Teeth May Be Wasted
- You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
- You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
- Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
- Your New Implants Need Proper Hygiene Just as Much as your Other Teeth
- Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
- Your Oral Surgeon is an Important Player on Your Dental Healthcare Team
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