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• “Prepless” Porcelain Veneers: Are They Right For You?
• 'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
• 3 Dental Signs of an Eating Disorder
• 3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
• 3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
• 3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
• 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
• 3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
• 3 Things to Consider for Lowering Your Child's Risk for Cavities
• 3 Tips for Helping Your Child Feel More Comfortable Going to the Dentist
• 3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
• 4 Diet Changes You Should Make for Better Oral Health
• 4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
• 4 Reasons Why a Home Whitening Kit Might not be Right for You
• 4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
• 4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
• A Fixed Bridge Remains an Effective Option for Tooth Replacement
• A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
• A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
• A Smile Makeover Depends on Balancing Technique with Beauty
• A Team Approach to Implants Helps Ensure a Satisfying New Smile
• A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
• Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
• Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
• Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
• Afraid To Visit A Dentist? Let Us Help You Overcome Your Fear
• Air Abrasion: An Alternative to the Traditional Dental Drill
• All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
• Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
• An Oral Irrigator is an Effective Alternative to Flossing
• Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
• Are Dental Implants A Good Choice for My Teenager?
• Are You at Advanced Risk for Gum Disease?
• Are You at Risk for Oral Cancer?
• Assessing and Treating your Risk for Tooth Decay can Prevent Future Occurrences
• Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
• Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
• Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
• Back to School Do's and Don'ts
• Bad Breath? Try a Tongue Scraper
• Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
• Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
• Beyond Brushing and Flossing: Consider Other Risk Factors for Tooth Decay
• Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
• Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
• Bonding: A Good Choice for Repairing Damaged or Chipped Teeth in Youngsters
• Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
• Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
• Cancer Treatment and Oral Health: What You Should Know
• Certain Mouth Rashes Don't Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
• Change Your Smile for the Better with Porcelain Veneers
• Changes in Bone Structure can Affect Denture Fit
• Changing Antibiotic Use Today will Help Ensure Their Effectiveness Tomorrow
• Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
• Christie Brinkley's All-American Smile
• Chronic Biting Habits Can Lead to Loose Teeth
• Chronic Jaw Pain: What to do About TMJ Disorders
• Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
• Clear Orthodontic Aligners: Are They Right For You?
• Clicking Jaw: When Should You Be Concerned?
• Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
• Composite Resins are a Viable Restoration Option for Mildly Defective Teeth
• Consider Clear Aligners Instead of Braces for Your Teen
• Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it
• Consider These Tips to Reduce Your Dental Visit Anxiety
• Considering Bone and Gums Critical to Achieving a Better Smile With Implants
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Enhance a Smile
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
• Could A Dental Checkup Save Your Life?
• Countdown To A Perfect Wedding Day Smile
• Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
• Create a Strategy to Deal with Dental Problems to Avoid Future Expenses
• Crowns: Do You Know Your Options?
• Daily Hygiene Tasks Performed Properly Help Ensure Good Oral Health
• Dealing With Dental Emergencies While Traveling Abroad
• Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
• Dental Erosion — Is Your Favorite Drink The Cause?
• Dental Implants Require Cleaning and Maintenance Just Like Natural Teeth
• Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
• Dental Implants: Quiz
• Dental Injuries: The Type Of Sports You Play Really Matters
• Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
• Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
• Determining the Cause of Tooth Looseness Key to Effective Treatment
• Determining the Real Cause of Jaw Pain is Key to Effective Treatment
• Did You Know? Minor Tooth Contouring and Reshaping Can Enhance Your Smile!
• Do Clear Orthodontic Aligners Really Work?
• Do You Habitually Clench or Grind Your Teeth?
• Do you need Simple Tooth Removal or Surgery? It Depends on a few Factors
• Do You Really Know How to Brush Your Teeth?
• Do You Want A "Perfect" Or "Natural" Smile? We Need To Know!
• Does Your Toothbrush Need A Cleaning?
• Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
• Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
• Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
• Don't Take a Vacation From Oral Hygiene This Summer!
• Don't Wait - Seek Out Treatment for Gum Recession Now
• Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
• Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
• Enhance Your Smile for that Special, Once-in-a-Lifetime Day
• Exposing and Preserving Impacted Canine Teeth
• Extend the Life of Your Dental Appliance With Proper Care
• Facts You Need To Know About Root Canal Treatment
• FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
• FAQs About Children's Dental Development
• FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
• FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
• Fast Food Chains Take One Small Step for Kids' Teeth
• Find out What Kind of Tooth Staining you Have Before Seeking a Solution
• Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
• Five Facts About Crowns
• Five Facts about Gum Disease
• Five FAQs About Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Five Things You Should Know About Sleep Apnea
• Five Ways to Make Sure Your Dental Implants Succeed
• Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
• For Your Teeth's Sake, Exercise Caution Consuming Energy or Sports Drinks
• Four Questions About Treating Traumatic Injuries to Teeth
• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumps in the Mouth
• Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implants
• Frequently Asked Questions about Fixed Dentures
• Gaining a New Attractive Smile is More than Achievable
• Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
• Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile
• Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
• Get the Real Facts About Local Anesthesia
• Getting Smart About Wisdom Teeth
• Gingivitis Could Become a More Serious Form of Gum Disease
• Gold or Porcelain Crowns? The Factors to Consider
• Good Nutrition: Important for Your Mouth and Your Body
• Good Reasons to Consider Orthodontics - Even in Adulthood
• Grrr! FAQs about Teeth Grinding
• Gum Disease and You: A True-False Test
• 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
• Having a Tooth Removed is a 'No-Anxiety' Affair
• Help Your Mouth's Ability to Fight Tooth Decay With Better Hygiene and Diet
• Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
• How Do We Make Your Dental Implants Look So Good?
• How Much Do You Know About Nutrition and Oral Health?
• How to Clean Your Oral Appliance
• How to Get What You Want in Your Smile Makeover
• How to Stop the Pain of TMD
• How We Determine the Best Way to Fix Your Smile
• If You Snore, Please Read More!
• Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
• Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
• Important Warning Signs Of Gum Disease
• Include a Smile Makeover in Wedding Planning
• Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
• Iron Chef Cat Cora Shares a Secret of Her Bright Smile: Tooth Whitening
• Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
• Is Dental Treatment Safe During Pregnancy?
• Is Your Smile Too Gummy? Here's How We Might Be Able to Improve it
• Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
• It Can Pay to Spend on Dental Implants
• It's Spring Cleaning Time...for Your Teeth!
• Jaw Pain Could be Linked to Other Pain Causing Conditions
• June Is Men's Health Month
• Keep a Close Eye on Your Child's Fluoride Intake
• Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
• Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
• Keep an Eye on These Four Things to Prevent Abnormal Tooth Wear
• Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
• Keep on Course during the 3 Phases of a Smile Makeover
• Keep the Space between an Implant-Supported Bridge and the Gums Clean
• Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
• Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
• Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
• Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
• Know What to do to Ease Your Child Out of the Thumb Sucking Habit
• Know What to Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
• Laser Dentistry FAQs
• Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
• Lasers, An Important Dental Diagnosis Tool
• Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
• Local Anesthesia is a Key Part of Pain-Free Dental Work
• Loose Teeth - A Sign of Trouble That Requires Quick Action
• Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
• Maintaining your Dental Implants
• Make Informed Choices on Drinking Water by Knowing the Facts
• Make Sure Your Dentist Knows You're Taking Daily Aspirin
• Making the Right Choices With Removable Partial Dentures
• Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
• Matching Game: Which Smile Design Technique Is Right for You?
• Mini-Implants: Five Things You Should Know
• Monitoring Blood Pressure is Also Important During Dental Care
• More Pros Are Using Mouthguards...So Should You!
• More Than a new Smile - Dental Implants Help Stop Bone Loss as Well
• Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
• Mouthguards: Is Your Child Or Athlete Protected?
• No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
• Non-Prescription Pain Medication can Manage Most Post-Procedure Discomfort
• Non-Vital Bleaching Removes Unsightly Tooth Discoloration From Within
• Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health
• Not Just Filling in the Gaps: Lost Teeth Have Unexpected Consequences
• Oral Care Tips for your Toddler
• Oral Health Tips for Special Needs Children
• Oral Health Tips: Brush Up On A Great Smile
• Other Factors Besides Hygiene Could Contribute to Gum Disease
• Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
• People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
• Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
• Periodontal Surgery may be Needed to Halt Gum Disease and Encourage Healing
• Planning Your Wedding Day Smile Makeover
• Porcelain Crowns Vs. Veneers: What's The Difference?
• Porcelain Veneers
• Porcelain Veneers are a Viable Option for Smile Transformation
• Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
• Preserving Your Teeth's Enamel Could Preserve Your Teeth
• Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
• Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
• Provisional Restorations let you Try out Your New Smile First
• Put an End to Uncomfortable and Embarrassing Cracked Mouth Corners
• Questions To Ask Before Getting A Crown
• Questions You Should Ask Before Getting Porcelain Veneers
• Rate Your Oral Hygiene
• Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
• Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
• Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer With a Healthy Whole Food Diet
• Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
• Replace Missing Teeth to Prevent Other Teeth From Moving Out of Place
• Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
• Root Canal Pain — Do You Know The Symptoms?
• Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
• Root Canals: The Top 5 Things You Should Know
• Root Planing Removes Dangerous Plaque and Tartar Your Tooth Brush Can't
• Root Resorption in Adult Teeth is a Cause for Concern
• 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 Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
• Sedation Dentistry FAQs
• See Your new Look Before Dental Work with a 'Trial Smile'
• Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
• Seeking Relief From Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Sleep Apnea - a Hidden Danger
• Smile Transformation Begins and Ends With Smile Design
• Some Blood Pressure Medications May Affect Your Oral Health
• Sports-Related Dental Injuries: Do You Know What To Do?
• Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
• Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
• Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
• Support Your Child's Dental Development with Preventive Care
• Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
• Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
• Survey Says: They'd Rather Have a Root Canal
• Take Action Quickly Against the Acute Form of Gingivitis
• Take Steps to Save an Incoming Tooth's Place to Avoid a Poor Bite
• Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
• Taking Care of Oral Health Crucial to Quality of Life for HIV Positive Patients
• Taking Care of That Annoying 'Bump' in Your Mouth
• Taking Care of your Teeth During Pregnancy Helps Both you and your Baby
• Teenagers May Need a Temporary Tooth Replacement
• Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
• Teeth Make a Picture-Perfect Smile
• Test Out Your Future Look With a 'Trial Smile'
• Test your knowledge: How Much Do You Know about Mouthguards?
• Testing your Knowledge: Dental Implants
• Testing your Knowledge: Dental Implants vs. Bridgework
• Testing Your Knowledge: Do Your Children Have Good Oral Health?
• That Painful, Irritating Feeling Could be Burning Mouth Syndrome
• The 21st Century Promises Better Dental Diagnostics with Cone Beam Imaging
• The Art and Science of Creating Well-Fitting Dentures
• The Consequences of an Impacted Wisdom Tooth
• The Differences Between One and Two-Stage Dental Implants
• The Effects of Missing Teeth
• The Marvelous Mini-Implant: A Small Wonder
• The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
• The Tale of the Toothworm
• The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
• There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
• Think Water First for Summer Thirst
• This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
• Three Considerations for Working with Your Dentist on Your Smile Makeover
• Timing is Everything When it Comes to Treating Mouth Injuries
• Tips for a Tooth-Healthy Summer
• Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
• Too Much Pressure: How to Ward Off Sinus Pain
• Tooth Decay can be Less of a Problem with Minimally Invasive Dentistry
• Tooth Troubles for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
• Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
• Top 5 Symptoms of Gum Disease
• Topical Fluoride Adds Extra Protection against Tooth Decay
• Topical Fluoride can Enhance Your Child's Dental Care
• Transform Your Smile and Dental Health by Correcting Your Bad Bite
• Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
• Treating Gum Disease may Require Invasive Procedures
• Treatment Options For Stained Teeth
• Turn Back the Clock with Whiter Teeth
• TV Host Maria Menounos Puts Diabetes in the Spotlight
• TV's Nate Berkus Discusses Dental Sealants, Fluoride Treatments and Flossing
• Unconscious Habits Can Wear Down Teeth
• Underlying Factors for Gum Disease Require Long-Term Treatment Strategy
• Understanding Dry Mouth
• Understanding Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
• Understanding the Latest News on Fluoride
• Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
• Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
• Warning Signs of Gum Disease
• Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
• We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
• Weigh a Poor Smile's Emotional and Social Cost when Considering Restorations
• Weighing the Pros and Cons of Teeth Whitening
• Welcome to Our Blog!
• What Can A Deep Cleaning Do For Gum Disease?
• What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
• What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
• What Is Gum Recession?
• What is Pediatric Conscious Sedation?
• What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
• What you can do to Reduce Complications After Gum Surgery
• What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery
• What You Can Expect With Treatment Of Gum Disease
• When Should You See A Periodontist?
• Whitening a Discolored Tooth from the Inside Out
• Why Does My Dental Hygienist Ask So Many Questions?
• Why Halitosis Happens
• Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
• Why You Need a Long-Term Dental Care Plan
• Winning the Battle Over Tooth Decay
• Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
• With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option
• With Proper Care, Veneers are a Long-Term Option for Stained Teeth
• World Cup Soccer Coach-Dentist Saves the Day!
• You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
• You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
• You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
• Your 'Smile Makeover' Should Uniquely Reflect You
• Your Body's Intolerance to Gluten can Cause Dental Problems
• Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
• Your Child Isn't in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle
• Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
• Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You

Library

• Oral Health Topics
  • Introduction
  • General Dentistry
  • Fluoride
  • The Preventive Program
  • Fillings
  • Infection Control
  • Medication and Heart Disease
  • Latex Allergy
  • Age and Oral Health
  • Tobacco
  • Oral Piercing
• Tooth Care
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  • What is Tooth Decay?
  • Brushing
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  • Women and Tooth Care
  • Seniors and Oral Health
  • Nutrition and Your Teeth
• Dental Problems
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  • Bad Breath (halitosis)
  • Bulimia Nervosa
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  • 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
  • Bridges
  • Crowns
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Extractions
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Flap Surgery
  • Dentures
  • Jaw/TMJ
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Bleaching
    • Chipped, Cracked, and Worn Teeth
    • Implants
    • Grafts
    • Old and Unsightly Fillings
    • Bonding
    • Excessive or Uneven Gums
    • Ridge Augmentation
    • Invisalign®
    • Crowns and Bridges
• 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
  • Water Picks
  • Mouth Guards
• Glossary
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Dr. Kevin Hahn  &  Dr. Glenn Hahn
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