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• “Prepless” Porcelain Veneers: Are They Right For You?
• 'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with Porcelain Veneers
• 'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
• 3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
• 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 Quick Dental Procedures to Put the Dazzle in Your Wedding Day Smile
• 3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
• 3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
• 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
• 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
• 3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
• 3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
• 3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
• 3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
• 3 Things to Consider for Lowering Your Child's Risk for Cavities
• 3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
• 3 Things You Should Do to Overcome Oral Cancer
• 3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
• 3 Tips for Helping Your Child Feel More Comfortable Going to the Dentist
• 3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
• 3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
• 3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
• 3 Ways Aging Could Dim Your Smile and What To Do About It
• 3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
• 4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
• 4 Diet Changes You Should Make for Better Oral Health
• 4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
• 4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
• 4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
• 4 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants to Restore Missing Teeth
• 4 Reasons Why a Home Whitening Kit Might not be Right for You
• 4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
• 4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
• 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
• 4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
• 4 Things You Can Do As an Adult Caregiver to Ensure Their Best Oral Health
• 4 Things You Can Do to Keep Anxiety From Robbing You of Needed Dental Care
• 4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
• 4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
• 4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
• 4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year
• 4 Ways You Can Take Years off Your Smile
• 5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
• A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
• A Detailed 'Smile Analysis' Sets the Stage for a Successful Makeover
• A Fixed Bridge Remains an Effective Option for Tooth Replacement
• A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
• A Little Daily Brushing and Flossing Can Add Up to a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums
• A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
• A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
• A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
• A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
• A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
• A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
• A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
• A Root Canal Treatment can Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
• A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
• A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
• A Smile Makeover Depends on Balancing Technique with Beauty
• A Stainless Steel Crown Could Help a Struggling Primary Molar Last Longer
• A Team Approach to Implants Helps Ensure a Satisfying New Smile
• A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
• A Winter Pick-Me-Up, Dental-Style
• Address These Risk Factors to Prevent Tooth Decay
• Addressing These Factors Helps Ensure a Satisfying Experience With Implants
• Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
• Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
• Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
• Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
• Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
• 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
• Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
• Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
• Although Not Dangerous, a Dry Socket After Surgical Extraction Can Be Painful
• Although Rare, Root Resorption is a Potential Danger to Your Teeth
• An Implant Could Fail if Supporting Structures Become Diseased
• An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
• An Oral Irrigator is an Effective Alternative to Flossing
• Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
• Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
• Answers to Common Questions About Teeth Whitening
• Are Dental Implants A Good Choice for My Teenager?
• Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
• Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
• 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 Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
• Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
• Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
• Before Replacing Your Missing Teeth, You May Need Other Dental Work
• Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
• 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
• Brushing First or Flossing? The Pros and Cons for Both Ways
• Cancer Treatment and Oral Health: What You Should Know
• Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
• Certain Mouth Rashes Don't Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
• Change Your Smile for the Better with Porcelain Veneers
• Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
• 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
• Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
• Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
• Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
• 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
• Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
• 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 a Smile Makeover? Be Sure You Include Your Bite
• Considering Bone and Gums Critical to Achieving a Better Smile With Implants
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Enhance a Smile
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
• 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
• Deciding the Fate of Wisdom Teeth More Nuanced Than in the Past
• Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
• Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
• Dental Erosion — Is Your Favorite Drink The Cause?
• Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
• Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
• Dental Implants can also Support Other Traditional Restorations
• Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
• 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
• Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
• Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
• Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
• Dentists Sometimes Use Additional Weapons in the Fight Against Gum Disease
• Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
• Determining the Cause of Tooth Looseness Key to Effective Treatment
• Determining the Real Cause of Jaw Pain is Key to Effective Treatment
• Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
• Diabetes Could Impact Your Oral Health
• Did You Know? Minor Tooth Contouring and Reshaping Can Enhance Your Smile!
• Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
• Do Clear Orthodontic Aligners Really Work?
• Do You Habitually Clench or Grind Your Teeth?
• Do You Have Enough Supporting Bone for an Implant?
• 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 Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
• Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
• Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
• Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
• Don't Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Date Under the Mistletoe
• Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
• Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
• Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
• Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
• Don't Take a Vacation From Oral Hygiene This Summer!
• Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
• Don't Wait - Seek Out Treatment for Gum Recession Now
• Don't Wait to Have Your Child's Mouth Breathing Checked and Treated
• Early Action Needed to Save Your Tooth from Root Resorption
• Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
• Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
• Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
• Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
• Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat to Your Teeth
• Enhance Your Smile for that Special, Once-in-a-Lifetime Day
• 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
• Exposing and Preserving Impacted Canine Teeth
• Extend the Life of Your Dental Appliance With Proper Care
• Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
• 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
• Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
• 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 Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
• Five Ways to Make Sure Your Dental Implants Succeed
• Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
• Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
• For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
• 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
• Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
• Gaining a New Attractive Smile is More than Achievable
• Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
• Get a Look at Your Future Makeover Look Now with a 'Trial Smile'
• Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile
• Get Ahead of Teeth Grinding to Avoid Harm to Your Teeth
• Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
• Get the Real Facts About Local Anesthesia
• Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
• Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
• Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it
• Getting Smart About Wisdom Teeth
• Gingivitis Could Become a More Serious Form of Gum Disease
• Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
• 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 Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
• Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
• Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
• Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
• Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
• Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
• Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
• Gum Recession Doesn't Have to be Permanent
• Have a Loose Tooth? You'll Need This Two-Phase Treatment to Save It
• Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
• Having a Tooth Removed is a 'No-Anxiety' Affair
• Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
• Help Your Mouth's Ability to Fight Tooth Decay With Better Hygiene and Diet
• Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
• Here Is What You Can Do to Help Your Kids Snack Healthier at School
• Here's How Drinking Alcohol Could Impact Your Dental Health
• Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
• Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
• Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
• Here's How to Minimize Oral Bacterial Growth and Stop Tooth Decay
• Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
• Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
• Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
• Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
• Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
• Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
• Hoping to Show Your Smile Again in 2021? Be Sure You're Ready
• How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
• How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
• How Do We Make Your Dental Implants Look So Good?
• How Much Do You Know About Nutrition and Oral Health?
• How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
• How to Care for Your Child's Valuable Primary Teeth
• How to Clean Your Oral Appliance
• How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
• How to Get What You Want in Your Smile Makeover
• How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
• How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
• How to Stop the Pain of TMD
• How We Determine the Best Way to Fix Your Smile
• How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
• If You Play Hoops, Here are 3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Athletic Mouthguard
• If You Snore, Please Read More!
• Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
• Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
• Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
• Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
• Implants Can Provide Effective Options for Total Tooth Replacement
• Implants Could Help You Keep Remaining Teeth Longer
• Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
• Implants Streamline Dental Work Upgrades for Gradual Tooth Loss
• Important Warning Signs Of Gum Disease
• Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
• Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
• Include a Smile Makeover in Wedding Planning
• Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
• Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
• Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
• Injury Treatment for an Immature Tooth Could Impact its Long-term Survival
• Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
• 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 Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
• 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 on Your Family's Fluoride Intake
• 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 These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
• Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
• Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
• Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
• Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
• Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
• Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
• Kicking the Smoking Habit Boosts Your Health Including Teeth and Gums
• 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
• Leave Your Kids a Legacy of Great Dental Health With These Simple Tips
• Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
• Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
• Local Anesthesia is a Key Part of Pain-Free Dental Work
• Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
• Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
• Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
• Loose Teeth - A Sign of Trouble That Requires Quick Action
• Love Your Heart, Love Your Gums
• Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
• Maintaining your Dental Implants
• Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
• 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
• Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
• Managing Diabetes and Gum Disease Together will Lessen the Effect of Both
• Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
• Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
• March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
• 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?
• Need a Root Canal? Here's a Step-by-Step Guide on What to Expect
• New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
• New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
• 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
• On World Oral Health Day Take Pride in Your Mouth With These Care Tips
• One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth
• Oral Cancer Is Deadly - But You Can Lower Your Risk With a Healthy Lifestyle
• 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 Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
• 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
• Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
• Porcelain Crowns Vs. Veneers: What's The Difference?
• Porcelain Veneers
• Porcelain Veneers - the Answer for Many Smile-Appearance Problems
• Porcelain Veneers are a Viable Option for Smile Transformation
• Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
• Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Smile and Your Life!
• Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
• Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
• Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
• Preserving Your Teeth's Enamel Could Preserve Your Teeth
• Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
• Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
• Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
• Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
• Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
• Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
• Proper Dental Work Care Will Extend Their Longevity
• Protect Your Teeth During Football Season
• 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
• Recurring Sinus Infections Could Be a Sign of Tooth Decay
• 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
• Reducing Inflammation Could Benefit Your Mouth and Your Heart
• Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
• Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
• Removing One or More Teeth Could Improve Orthodontic Outcomes
• Removing Teeth Could Aid Orthodontic Treatment
• Replace Missing Teeth to Prevent Other Teeth From Moving Out of Place
• Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
• Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
• Root Canal Pain — Do You Know The Symptoms?
• Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
• Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
• Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
• 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
• Saving a Diseased Tooth Rather Than Replacing It Could Be the Better Option
• Sealants Can Prevent Childhood Cavities Now and a Bite Problem Later
• Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
• Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
• Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
• Sedation Dentistry FAQs
• See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
• See Your new Look Before Dental Work with a 'Trial Smile'
• Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
• Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
• Seeking Relief From Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
• Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
• Sleep Apnea - a Hidden Danger
• Smile Transformation Begins and Ends With Smile Design
• Some Blood Pressure Medications May Affect Your Oral Health
• Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
• Sports-Related Dental Injuries: Do You Know What To Do?
• Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
• Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
• Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
• Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
• Stop Tooth Decay Before It Derails Your Child's Dental Development
• Straightening Your Teeth Could Rejuvenate Your Smile
• Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
• 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 a Look into Your Future with a Trial Smile
• Take Action Quickly Against the Acute Form of Gingivitis
• Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
• Take Care of Your Gums - And Your Gums Will Take Care of Your Teeth!
• 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
• Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
• Teenagers May Need a Temporary Tooth Replacement
• Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
• Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
• 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 Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
• That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
• That Painful, Irritating Feeling Could be Burning Mouth Syndrome
• That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
• 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 First Step To Beating Gum Disease Is Understanding How It Starts
• The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
• The Marvelous Mini-Implant: A Small Wonder
• The Parent-Dentist Partnership: Establishing Better Oral Health for Your Child
• The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
• The Tale of the Toothworm
• The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
• The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
• There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
• There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
• There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
• These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
• Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain
• Think Water First for Summer Thirst
• This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
• This One Cosmetic Method Could Improve a Multiple of Tooth Flaws
• This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
• This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
• Three Considerations for Working with Your Dentist on Your Smile Makeover
• Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
• Timing is Everything When it Comes to Treating Mouth Injuries
• Tips for a Tooth-Healthy Summer
• Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
• TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
• To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
• Today's Dentures Are More Secure and Comfortable to Wear
• 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 Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
• 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 Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
• Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
• Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
• Treating Gum Disease may Require Invasive Procedures
• Treating Tooth Sensitivity Depends on Its Cause
• 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
• Two Mouth and Face Pain Disorders and What You Can Do About Them
• 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 Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
• Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
• Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
• Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
• Warning Signs of Gum Disease
• Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
• Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
• Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
• We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
• We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
• We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
• 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 Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
• What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
• What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
• What Is Gum Recession?
• What is Pediatric Conscious Sedation?
• What to Do For Mouth Injuries Your Child Might Encounter
• What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
• What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
• 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
• What You Should Do to Protect an Older Loved One's Dental Health
• What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
• What You Should Know About Veneers for Teenagers
• What's Involved in Getting a Dental Implant?
• When Should You See A Periodontist?
• Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
• 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
• Why Your Dental Records Should Follow You to Your New Dentist
• Winning the Battle Over Tooth Decay
• Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
• With More Crown Choices, Patients Can Save a Tooth and Their Smile
• With Outdoor Sports (Hopefully) Poised to Begin, Be Prepared for Oral Injuries
• 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 a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
• You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
• You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
• You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
• You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
• You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
• You Need to Act Fast to Save a Loose Tooth
• Your 'Smile Makeover' Should Uniquely Reflect You
• Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
• 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 Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment
• Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
• Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
• Your Dentist May Hold the Key To Getting a Better Night's Sleep
• Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
• Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
• Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
• Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
• Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
• Your Teenager not Ready for an Implant? Here's What We Can Do Instead
• Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers

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• Oral Health Topics
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