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Posts

• (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
• 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
• 3 Areas to Watch to Avoid Excessive Tooth Wear
• 3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
• 4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
• 4 Tips to Help you Quit the Smoking Habit
• 5 Tips to Keeping a Healthy Mouth During Your College Years
• 5 Warning Signs You May Have Gum Disease
• A 4-Step Process for Achieving Your Highest Oral Health Possible
• A Mouthguard for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
• A New School Year, A New Beginning
• A Royal Fix
• A Smile Makeover Depends on Balancing Technique with Beauty
• 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
• Add a Healthy Diet to Your Oral Cancer Prevention Strategy
• Adjust Your Diet to Accommodate TMD to Maximize Nutrition
• Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
• Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
• America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
• Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
• Are Dental Bridges Considered a Cosmetic Treatment?
• Are Dental Veneers Right for You?
• Are Dentures Right for Me?
• Are Root Canals Painful?
• Are You Keeping Good Oral Hygiene Habits?
• Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
• Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
• Avoiding the Jim Carrey Chipped-Tooth Look
• Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
• Bitewing X-Rays an Important Tool in Early Tooth Decay Detection
• Can I Whiten My Teeth if I Have Tooth Decay?
• Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
• Christie Brinkley's All-American Smile
• Chronic Dry Mouth Could be Increasing Your Risk of Dental Disease
• Cleanings
• Clear Aligners Provide a Less Embarrassing Orthodontic Choice for Teens
• Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
• Considering Bone and Gums Critical to Achieving a Better Smile With Implants
• Cosmetic Bonding can Do Wonders for Your Teeth
• Crowns can now be made In-Office with the CAD/CAM System
• Customized Temporary Crowns let you 'Rehearse' Your Future Smile
• Deep Cleaning Keeps Your Smile Healthy
• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
• Dental Implants Help Maintain Bone Health
• Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
• Did You Know? Matinee Idol James Dean Had False Front Teeth!
• Don't Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Sleep - or Your Health
• Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
• Don't Neglect Dental Care When You Encounter Tough Budget Times
• 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
• E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
• Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
• Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
• Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
• 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"
• Five Facts about Gum Disease
• Frequently Asked Questions About Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Gaining a New Attractive Smile is More than Achievable
• Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
• Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
• Get Your Smile Back
• Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
• Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son's First Dental Visit
• Good Oral Hygiene Made All the Difference for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke
• Have a Beach-Ready Smile With Teeth Whitening
• Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
• Hidden Sugar Can Jeopardize Your Health
• How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
• How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
• How Dental Implants Saved Taylor Hicks' Smile
• How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
• How Often Should I Visit My Dentist?
• How Porcelain Veneers Light Up Your Smile
• How To Improve Your Smile in Aiea
• How to Keep Tooth Wearing to a Minimum as you Age
• How Tooth Colored Fillings Restore Your Smile
• Immediate Implants can Reduce Treatment Steps and Time
• Implant-Supported Dentures - a Better Fit with Excessive Bone Loss
• Implant-Supported Teeth: a New Option for Patients With Total Tooth Loss
• Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Habit with These Tips
• In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
• Iron Chef Cat Cora: Protecting Your Children's Teeth Starts Early
• Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
• Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
• Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
• Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
• John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
• Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
• June Is National Safety Month: Be Prepared for Dental Emergencies
• Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
• Keep an Eye on your Gums to Catch Disease Early
• Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
• Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
• Know the Causes and Treatments for Chronic Dry Mouth
• Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
• Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
• Kristi Yamaguchi's Braces Helped Give Her a Winning Smile
• LeAnn Rimes Dental Drama: Emergency Root Canal
• Learn About Living the Life You Love with Designer Nate Berkus
• Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
• Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
• Local Anesthesia Provides a More Pleasant and Thorough Dental Experience
• Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
• Loose Teeth - A Sign of Trouble That Requires Quick Action
• Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
• Martha Stewart Shares Tooth Touch-Up Secrets
• Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
• Mild Pain Relievers may be all you need for Discomfort after Dental Work
• Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
• Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
• Need a Dentist Offering Many Services and Accepts Tricare Dental Insurance? Look No Further!
• Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
• New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
• New Year's Resolutions for Better Oral Health
• No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
• Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
• Not Enough Bone Support for an Implant? Here's a Way to Rebuild It
• Olivia Newton-John Learned Healthy Oral Habits From Mom
• Oral Cancer: Risk Factors and Prevention
• Plan Ahead to Make Your Smile the Best it can be for Your Big Day!
• Professional Cleanings Help you Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums
• Proper Brushing and Flossing Removes Disease-Causing Plaque
• Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
• Proper Oral Hygiene is Just as Important for Implants as it is for Natural Teeth
• Radiation Exposure from Dental X-Ray Imaging Isn't a Cause for Concern
• Reality Star Kept His Eyes on the Prize: New Teeth!
• Reasons to consider bonding
• Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
• Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
• Restore Your Smile With Porcelain Crown and Bridges
• Root Decay in Your Later Years Could Endanger Your Teeth
• Say Goodbye to Your Chronic Toothaches
• Signs You Have a Cavity
• Smoking may Increase the Risk of Early Implant Failure
• Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
• Spice Up Your Teeth
• Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
• Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
• Technique Just as Important With Powered Toothbrushes as With Manual
• Teeth Grinding is Bad for You
• Television Host Nancy O'Dell Provides Advice for New Mothers
• That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
• The Basics of Good Oral Hygiene
• The Benefits of Mouthguards and Nightguards
• The Benefits Of Tooth Colored Fillings
• The Connection Between GERD and Oral Health
• The Secrets Behind Vanna White's Smile
• The Sweet and Lowdown on Sugar Substitutes
• The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Teeth
• Three Foods That Fight Tooth Decay
• Timing is Everything When Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
• Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
• TV Designer Nate Berkus Is Thankful for Childhood Preventive Dental Treatments
• TV Wellness Guru Jillian Michaels Discusses Breaking Her Two Front Teeth
• Types of Dentures Available
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
• Welcome to Our Blog
• What Dental Device Does TV Host Vanna White Keep on her Nightstand?
• What Scientific Studies Reveal About Smile Makeovers
• What To Do About A Child's Toothache
• What Type of Toothbrush Should I be Using?
• What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery
• When A Tooth Extraction Is The Best Choice For Your Smile
• Who Should Get Crowns and Bridges
• Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
• Why Halitosis Happens
• Why Smoking and Dental Implants Don't Mix
• Why we Need to Care for a Younger Patient's Bone after a Tooth Loss
• Why You Need a Long-Term Dental Care Plan
• Word Quiz on Oral Hygiene
• You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
• Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
• 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 Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth

Library

• Oral Health Topics
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  • What is Tooth Decay?
  • Brushing
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  • Fluoride Facts
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  • Sealants
  • X-Rays
  • Denture Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Prevention Tips for Children
  • 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
  • Braces (Orthodontia)
  • Sealants
  • Missing Teeth
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Extractions
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Flap Surgery
  • Jaw/TMJ
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
• Pain Management
  • Overview
  • Managing Pain
  • Anesthesia
  • Air Abrasion
  • Medications
• Patient Information
  • Your First Dental Visit
  • Dental Emergencies
  • Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient
• Product Reviews
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  • Types of Floss
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