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Posts

• 'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
• (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
• 10 Tips to Tame Bad Breath
• 3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
• 3 Surprising Foods That Could Help You Fight Tooth Decay
• 3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
• 3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
• 4 Causes for Gum Recession and What We Can Do About It
• 4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
• 4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
• A Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
• A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
• A Root Canal Treatment can Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
• A Royal Fix
• A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
• A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
• 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
• Addressing Risk Factors: Taking the Fight Against Tooth Decay to a New Level
• Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
• America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
• An Assortment of Orthodontic Tools helps us Solve Complex Bite Problems
• Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
• Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
• Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
• Bad Breath in Children
• Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
• Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
• Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
• Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
• Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
• Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
• Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
• Contrary to Popular Opinion, Vaping May Not Be Safer Than Smoking
• Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
• Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
• Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
• Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
• Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
• Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
• Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
• Despite Some Online Sources, Root Canals Don't Cause Disease
• Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
• Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
• Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
• Don't Wait - Seek Out Treatment for Gum Recession Now
• 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
• Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
• Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
• Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
• Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
• Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
• FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
• FAQs about Root Canals
• Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
• February Focuses on Children's Dental Health
• Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
• Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
• Food for Thought - What to Eat for Optimum Oral Health
• Get an Early Start Treating Root Resorption Before it's Too Late
• Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
• Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
• Have a Loose Tooth? You'll Need This Two-Phase Treatment to Save It
• Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
• Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
• Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
• Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
• Hockey Season Is Upon Us - Is Your Star Athlete Ready With Mouth Protection?
• How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
• How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
• How Implants Might Improve Bone Health With Dentures
• How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
• How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
• How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
• How to Keep Tooth Wearing to a Minimum as you Age
• How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
• How we Treat your Jaw Pain Depends on the Cause
• If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
• In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
• Is Laser Treatment a Good Option for Controlling Gum Disease?
• J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
• Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
• Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
• Jaw Surgery may be Necessary to Correct Some Types of Poor Bites
• Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
• Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
• Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
• Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
• Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
• Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
• Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
• Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
• Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
• Loose Adult Teeth Require Immediate Attention and Treatment
• Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
• NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
• Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
• New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
• New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
• No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
• No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
• No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
• Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
• Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
• Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
• Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
• Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
• Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
• Protect Your Child's Long-Term Dental Health with Regular Office Visits
• Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
• Researchers Looking for Links between TMJD and Other Health Conditions
• Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
• Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
• Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
• Spice Up Your Teeth
• Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
• Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
• Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
• Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
• Stop White Spots Before They Appear While Wearing Braces
• Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
• Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
• Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
• There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
• Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
• This Orthodontic Device Could Reduce the Need for Future Braces
• This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
• Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
• TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
• Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
• Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
• Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
• Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
• Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
• Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
• Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
• Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
• We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
• Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
• Welcome to Our Blog
• 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 That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
• Which Dentures Type Is Right for You?
• Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
• Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
• Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
• You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
• Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
• Your Child Isn't in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle
• Your Child's Impacted Front Teeth can be Saved - but Don't Wait too Long
• Your Quest for a Dental Implant Might Be Interrupted by Bone Loss

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