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Posts
- 'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- 3 Common Causes for Chronic Dry Mouth and What You can do About It
- 3 Cutting Edge Ways You Could Benefit from Dental Implants
- 3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
- 3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
- 3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- 3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
- 4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
- 4 Reasons You Should Begin Your Child's Dental Visits by Age One
- 4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
- 4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
- 4 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Snacking and Still Keep Your Teeth Healthy
- 6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
- A Bonded Retainer Could be a Preferred Choice over a Removable One
- A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
- A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
- A Royal Fix
- A Toothless Tiger?
- Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
- Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
- Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
- Actress Jennie Garth Shares Tips for Making Oral Health Fun!
- Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
- Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
- Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
- America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
- Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
- Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
- Be on the Lookout for These Common Bite Problems in Children
- Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- Bleeding Gums Mean Something is Wrong
- Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
- Bone, Gums and Implants - Keeping a Healthy Balance for a Beautiful Smile
- Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
- Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
- Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
- Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
- Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
- Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
- Coaxing Impacted Teeth to the Right Position can Improve Your Smile
- Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
- Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
- Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it
- Considering Bone and Gums Critical to Achieving a Better Smile With Implants
- Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
- CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
- Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
- Dental Implants Helped Rocker Steven Tyler Get Back on Stage in Record Time
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
- Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
- Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
- Don't Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Date Under the Mistletoe
- Don't Let Sports or Energy Drinks Rob you of Your Teeth's Enamel
- Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
- Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- 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
- Early Action Needed to Save Your Tooth from Root Resorption
- Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
- Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- Factors Besides Oral Hygiene that Influence Your Risk for Tooth Decay
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- George Washington's False Teeth
- Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
- Getting to the Root of Tooth Sensitivity
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- Gum Disease and You: A True-False Test
- Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
- Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
- Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
- Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
- How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
- How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
- 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 Designer Nate Berkus Got a Head Start on a Great Smile
- 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
- How to Deal with that Irritating Mouth Sore you keep Re-Biting
- How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
- How to Keep the Cavity Monster Away this Halloween
- How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
- How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
- Howard Stern Opens Up - About His Teeth
- Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
- If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
- If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
- Immediate Implants can Reduce Treatment Steps and Time
- Implants Versus Bridgework: Which Is Best For You?
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
- J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
- 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
- John Lennon's Tooth Sold at Auction for $31,200!
- Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
- Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
- Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
- Keep an Eye on the Jaw Bone After a Teenager's Tooth Loss
- Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
- Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
- Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
- Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
- Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
- Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
- Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
- Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
- Local Anesthesia Provides a More Pleasant and Thorough Dental Experience
- Maintaining your Dental Implants
- Matthew Lewis Adult Orthodontics
- Matthew Lewis's Metamorphosis
- Meet Brady Reiter and You'll Believe in the Tooth Fairy!
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
- New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
- New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
- New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- 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 Care Tips for your Toddler
- Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
- Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
- Plan Your 'Smile Makeover' to Get the Most Satisfying Results
- Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
- Pregnancy and Oral Health: What Expectant Moms Need to Know
- Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
- Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
- Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
- Proper Brushing and Flossing Removes Disease-Causing Plaque
- Protect Your Child From a Devastating Dental Injury
- Protect Your Teeth During Football Season
- Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
- Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
- Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
- Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
- Root Decay in Your Later Years Could Endanger Your Teeth
- Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
- Shaquille O'Neal's Slam Dunk Against Sleep Apnea
- Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
- Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
- Straightening Your Child's Teeth: When is the best time to start?
- Support Your Child's Dental Development with Preventive Care
- Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
- Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
- Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
- Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
- Teeth Whitening Tips for Teens
- Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
- Testing Your Knowledge: Do Your Children Have Good Oral Health?
- That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
- The Case for Moving Just a Few Teeth Orthodontically
- The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
- The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
- The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Teeth
- This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
- Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
- Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile
- Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
- Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
- Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
- Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
- Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
- Treating Dry Mouth is Important for Maintaining Good Oral Health
- Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
- Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
- TV Anchor Nancy O'Dell Discusses Pregnancy and Oral Health
- TV Designer Nate Berkus Is Thankful for Childhood Preventive Dental Treatments
- TV Host Maria Menounos Puts Diabetes in the Spotlight
- Underlying Factors for Gum Disease Require Long-Term Treatment Strategy
- Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
- Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
- Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- Waiting to Afford Implants? Consider a Flexible RPD in the Meantime
- We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
- We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
- Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
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- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Why a Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
- Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- Why Halitosis Happens
- Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
- Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
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- Why Your Teeth Hurt Will Determine How We Treat Them
- You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
- You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
- You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
- Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
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