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• "Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
• 3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
• 3 Dental Signs of an Eating Disorder
• 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
• 3 Questions You Should Ask before Undergoing Teeth Whitening
• 3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
• 3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
• 3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
• 3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
• 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
• 3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
• 3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
• 3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
• 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 for Helping Your Child Feel More Comfortable Going to the Dentist
• 3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
• 3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
• 3 Ways You Can Help Your Child Feel at Home at the Dentist
• 3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
• 4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
• 4 Dental Care Areas to Keep in Mind for the Senior Adult in Your Life
• 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
• 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 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
• 4 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Bad Breath
• 4 Situations Where a Crown Could Improve an Existing Tooth
• 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 to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
• 4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
• 4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
• 4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
• 4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
• 4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
• 4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year
• 4 Ways You Can Take Years off Your Smile
• 5 Reasons to Consider Clear Orthodontic Aligners
• 5 Warning Signs You May Have Gum Disease
• 5 Ways to Make Your Smile More Confident and Inviting
• A Chewing Gum That's Good for your Teeth: A Quiz About Xylitol
• A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
• A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
• A Detailed 'Smile Analysis' Sets the Stage for a Successful Makeover
• A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
• A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
• A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
• A New, Improved Solution for Loss of Teeth in the Lower Jaw
• A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
• A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
• A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
• A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
• A Smile Makeover Can Help Boost Self-Confidence
• A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
• Add a Healthy Diet to Your Oral Cancer Prevention Strategy
• Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
• Advanced Periodontal Disease Requires an Aggressive Treatment Strategy
• Advances in Clear Aligners Make Them a Viable Choice for More Teens
• Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
• Advancing Gum Disease Requires Your Dentist's Intervention
• Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
• Air Abrasion Could be a More Pleasant Alternative to the Dental Drill
• Air Abrasion: An Alternative to the Traditional Dental Drill
• Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
• Although Rare, Allergic Reactions to the Metal in Implants Could be a Concern
• Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
• American's Obsession With Bad Breath
• An Affordable RPD Could be the Answer to Your Missing Teeth Problems
• An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
• April Is National Facial Protection Month
• Are Porcelain Veneers Right For You?
• Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Right for You?
• Are You an Athlete? Here Are Five Reasons You Should Wear a Mouthguard
• Are You at Advanced Risk for Gum Disease?
• Are You at Risk For Oral Cancer?
• Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out
• Artificial Sweeteners can Boost your Dental Health
• As Summer Heats Up, Be on Your Guard for Tooth Injuries
• Aspirin: Not Just a Harmless OTC Medication
• Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete
• Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
• Bad Breath — Discovering The Causes & Treatments
• Bad Breath in Children
• Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
• Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
• Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
• Be Sure Your Dentist Knows You're Undergoing Aspirin Therapy
• Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let's Consider Saving it
• Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
• Bitewing X-Rays an Important Tool in Early Tooth Decay Detection
• Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
• Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
• Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
• Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures
• Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth
• Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
• Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
• Braces and Other Orthodontic Appliances: Which Type Is Best for You?
• Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
• Can A Root Canal Save My Tooth?
• Can Oral Appliances Help You Get A Good Night's Sleep?
• Can Thumb Sucking Harm Your Child's Teeth?
• Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
• Changing Your Smile — What You Need To Know
• Child Star Nolan Gould Talks About Tooth Extractions, Orthodontic Treatment
• Choosing Natural Tooth-Colored Fillings Over Silver
• Choosing the Best Path to Whiter Teeth
• Choosing the Right Mouth Rinse that Matches your Oral Health Needs
• Chronic Dry Mouth Could be Increasing Your Risk of Dental Disease
• Chronic Jaw Pain Could be Related to Other Inflammatory Conditions
• Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
• Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
• Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
• Clear Orthodontic Aligners, An Alternative To Braces For Adults
• Common Ways We Can Treat Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
• Complications from Missing Teeth Could Limit Your Replacement Options
• Conscious Sedation can Make Your Child's Dental Visit More Pleasant
• Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
• Consider all the Cost Factors When Deciding on a Crown Restoration
• Consider Clear Aligners Instead of Braces for Your Teen
• Considering a Smile Makeover? Be Sure You Include Your Bite
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
• Cosmetic Questions to Ask to Get You on the Right Path to a Better Smile
• Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
• Countdown To A Perfect Wedding Day Smile
• Cracks in Corners of the Mouth: Are They Serious?
• Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
• Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
• Crowns Preserve the Tooth While Offering Greater Protection Than a Filling
• Dealing With Teeth Grinding Habits, Both Short-Term and Long-Term
• Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
• Dental Amalgam Fillings Remain a Safe and Reliable Tooth Restoration Option
• Dental Crown FAQs
• Dental Erosion — Is Your Favorite Drink The Cause?
• Dental Hygienist - Your Partner in Preventing Disease and Maintaining Oral Health
• Dental Implant Maintenance: 5 Facts You Should Know
• Dental Implants and Diabetes
• Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
• Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
• Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
• Dental Implants Could be Your Best Option to Replace Lost Teeth
• Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
• Dental Implants Help Maintain Bone Health
• Dental Injuries in Sports: A True/False Quiz
• Dental Metals Pose a Low Risk of Allergy Among Most People
• Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
• Dental Sealants: One of the Childhood Secrets TV Designer Nate Berkus Credits for His Beautiful Smile
• Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
• Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
• Designing A New Smile. What's involved?
• Did You Know That Diabetes And Periodontal Disease Have Much In Common?
• Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
• Do Clear Orthodontic Aligners Really Work?
• Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
• Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
• Do You Need A Smile Makeover?
• Does Root Canal Treatment Last Forever?
• Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
• Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
• Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
• Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
• Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums - A Sign of Trouble Ahead
• Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
• 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 the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
• Don't Neglect Dental Care When You Encounter Tough Budget Times
• Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
• Don't Take a Vacation From Oral Hygiene This Summer!
• Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
• Dry Mouth - Causes, Risks and Cures
• Dry Mouth FAQs
• Early Orthodontic Care Helped Child Star Nolan Gould Get Ready for Prime Time
• Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
• Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
• Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
• Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
• Eight Reasons to Take Good Care of Your Teeth When Pregnant
• Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
• Encountering Positive Experiences the Key to Overcoming Dental Anxiety
• Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
• Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
• Endodontic Treatment Could Save a Tooth in Crisis
• Enhance Your Smile for that Special, Once-in-a-Lifetime Day
• Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
• Even Though not in the "Smile Zone" You Should Replace that Back Tooth
• Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
• Experience Again the Smile of Your Youth Through Teeth Whitening
• Extend the Life of Your Dental Appliance With Proper Care
• Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
• Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
• Factors that Can Influence a Dental Implant
• Facts About Those Amazing Wonders Called Teeth
• Facts You Should Know About Root Canal Treatment
• Facts You Should Know About Tooth Wear
• FAQ: What You Need to Know About Your Child's Baby Teeth
• FAQs About Calming Your Fears With Oral Sedation Dentistry
• FAQs About Children's Dental Development
• FAQs for National Gum Care Month
• Finding the Right Bacterial Balance for Optimum Oral Health
• Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
• Finding the Root Cause of Bad Breath is the Key to Successful Treatment
• Five Facts About Tooth-Colored Fillings
• Five FAQs About Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Five Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
• Five Reasons to Whiten your Teeth
• Five Things You Should Know About Oral Cancer
• Five Tips for Making Your Child's Early Dental Visits Stress-Free
• Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
• Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
• Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
• Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
• Food for Thought - What to Eat for Optimum Oral Health
• Four Questions About Treating Traumatic Injuries to Teeth
• Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
• Frequently Asked Questions About Heart and Gum Diseases
• Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canals
• Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth-Colored Fillings
• Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
• Genetics and your Gums
• 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 Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
• Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
• Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it
• Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
• Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
• 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 Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
• Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
• Have Teeth or Jaw Problems Checked Before Your Next Flight or Dive
• Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
• Help 'De-Stress' Your Child's Dental Visits with these Tips
• Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
• Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
• Here's What to Do if Your Child has a Toothache
• Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
• Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
• Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
• Hoping to Show Your Smile Again in 2021? Be Sure You're Ready
• How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
• How Do Clear Orthodontic Aligners Work?
• How Does Fluoride Protect Your Teeth?
• How Does Tooth Bleaching Work?
• How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
• How Implants Might Improve Bone Health With Dentures
• How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
• How Much Do You Really Know About Keeping Your Children's Teeth Healthy?
• How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
• How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
• How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
• How to Get What You Want in Your Smile Makeover
• How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
• How to Help Your Kids Form Good Oral Hygiene Habits
• How to Help Yourself Avoid Stained Teeth
• How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
• How to Make Dental Fears Go Away
• How to Obtain A Beautiful Smile Through Porcelain Veneers
• 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
• Identifying the Source of Mouth Pain Leads to More Efficient Treatment
• If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
• If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
• If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
• If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
• Immediate Dentures Provide You With Teeth While Your Gums Heal
• Implant Overdentures: a Marriage of Options for Lower Jaw Tooth Replacement
• Implant-Supported Dentures - a Better Fit with Excessive Bone Loss
• Implants Can Make It Easier to Restore Missing Teeth in Stages
• Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
• Improving a 'Gummy Smile' Depends on its Cause
• In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
• Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
• Instill Good Dental Habits in Your Child as Early as Possible
• Iron Chef Cat Cora Shares a Secret of Her Bright Smile: Tooth Whitening
• Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
• Is It Time For A Smile Makeover?
• Is It Wise To Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
• Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
• Is There Scientific Evidence that Mouthguards Really Work?
• It's an Art: Determining Tooth Color in Composite Resin Restorations
• It's Spring Cleaning Time...for Your Teeth!
• It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
• Jaw Pain Disorders Could be Related to Other Body Conditions
• June Is National Safety Month: Be Prepared for Dental Emergencies
• Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
• Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
• Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
• Keep on Course during the 3 Phases of a Smile Makeover
• Keeping Tooth Decay At Bay
• Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
• Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
• Know the Facts to Reduce Your Child's Teething Discomfort
• Know What to Expect During Your Child's 'Baby' Teeth Phase
• Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
• Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
• Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
• Lasers, An Important Dental Diagnosis Tool
• Learn How To Protect Your Teeth During Stress Awareness Month
• Learn the Signs of Periodontal Disease
• Leave Enough Time for Your Wedding-Day Smile Makeover
• Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
• Limit Sugar in Your Diet for Better Oral and General Health
• Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
• Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
• Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
• Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
• Loose Lower Dentures - An Old Problem with a New Solution
• Loose Teeth - A Sign of Trouble That Requires Quick Action
• Maintaining A Proper Bite Can Keep You Looking Young
• Maintenance Manual for Your Teeth and Gums
• Major Benefits for Tooth Replacement With Dental Implants
• Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant
• Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
• Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
• Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
• Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
• Managing Diabetes and Gum Disease Together will Lessen the Effect of Both
• Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
• March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
• Mild Pain Relievers may be all you need for Discomfort after Dental Work
• Mimicking Life With Tooth-Colored Fillings
• Mini-Implants: Five Things You Should Know
• Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
• Monitoring Blood Pressure is Important for Both Your General and Oral Health
• More Than a Clean Feeling - Professional Cleaning Enhances Oral Health
• Mouthguards are Your Best Protection Against Sports-Related Dental Injuries
• 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
• Never Use This Numbing Agent to Relieve Teething Pain in Young Children
• New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
• New Orleans Claim to Dental Invention!
• New Permanent Teeth - Faster Than Ever!
• New Saliva Test may Help Identify Oral Cancer Earlier
• New Season, New Toothbrush
• New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
• New Year, New Smile
• Nine Things to Expect During Your Appointment with the Dental Hygienist
• Non-Vital Bleaching Removes Unsightly Tooth Discoloration From Within
• Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want
• Office Fluoride Treatments Can Add Extra Protection to Your Child's Teeth
• Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
• Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
• Oral Piercings: Five Things You Should Know
• Orthodontics Could be in Your Smile Makeover Plan
• Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
• Partial Dentures: an Affordable Alternative to More Expensive Restorations
• Patchy Discolorations on the Tongue Aren't a Cause for Worry
• Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes
• Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
• Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
• Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
• Plan Ahead to Make Your Smile the Best it can be for Your Big Day!
• Planning Your Wedding Day Smile Makeover
• Porcelain Veneers
• Porcelain Veneers are a Viable Option for Smile Transformation
• Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
• Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
• Practice Proactive Prevention to Enhance Your Child's Dental Development
• Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
• Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
• Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
• Preventive Care for Your Child is a Partnership between You and Your Dentist
• Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
• Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
• Professional Cleanings Help you Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums
• Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
• Protect Your Child From a Devastating Dental Injury
• Provisional Restorations let you Try out Your New Smile First
• Questions To Ask Before Getting Root Canal Treatment
• Questions You Should Ask Before Getting A Dental Implant
• Questions You Should Ask Before Whitening Your Teeth
• Quitting Smoking can Improve the Health of Your Teeth and Gums
• Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
• Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
• Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
• Reducing Your Risk of Oral Cancer
• Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
• Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
• Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
• Removing One or More Teeth Could Improve Orthodontic Outcomes
• Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
• Repairing Chipped Teeth
• Replace Missing Teeth to Prevent Other Teeth From Moving Out of Place
• Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
• Replacing Missing Back Teeth Is Important - Just Ask Christie Brinkley!
• Restore a Flawed Tooth in as Little as One Visit with Composite Resin
• Revolutionizing Dentistry With Lasers
• Risk Factors for Gum Disease
• Root Canal Pain — Do You Know The Symptoms?
• Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
• Root Planing Removes Dangerous Plaque and Tartar Your Tooth Brush Can't
• Root Planing to the Rescue
• Royal Treatment for a Damaged Tooth
• Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
• Saliva Performs Many Functions for Both Oral and General Health
• Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Benefit Future Oral Health
• Say Goodbye to Metal and Hello to Tooth-Colored Fillings
• Sealants FAQ: How Do Sealants Prevent Decay and Protect Your Child's Teeth?
• Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
• Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
• Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
• Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
• See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
• See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
• 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
• Seven Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
• Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
• Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
• Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
• Six Ways Mouthguards Protect Athletes
• Sleep Apnea - a Hidden Danger
• Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
• Smile Enhancements That Could Make Your Wedding Day Like No Other
• Smile Makeovers Before The Big Day — Your Wedding
• Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
• Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
• Solving the Problem of Missing Teeth With Orthodontics and Restorations
• Some Facts About Thumb Sucking
• Sometimes It's Good to Be a Quitter: Smoking and Oral Health
• Sports-Related Dental Injuries — Determining Your Risks
• Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
• Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
• Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
• Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
• Strict Infection Control Protects Dental Patients
• 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 a New Look at Root Canal Treatment
• Take Action Quickly Against the Acute Form of Gingivitis
• Take Heed to the Subtle Warning Signs of Gum Disease
• Take Our Quiz: Are You At Risk For Tooth Decay?
• Take Our Test: Does Snoring Interfere with Your Sleep?
• 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 Precautions Before, During and After Implants Will Help Ensure Success
• Taking the Dread Out of Dental Visits
• Taking the Stress Out of Childhood Dental Visits
• Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
• Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
• Techniques for Keeping Impacted Canine Teeth from Spoiling Your Smile
• Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to 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
• Teeth Whitening Tips for Teens
• Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
• Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
• Test Out Your Future Look With a 'Trial Smile'
• Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
• Testing your Knowledge on the Facts and Myths of Thumb Sucking
• Testing your Knowledge: Dental Implants
• Testing Your Knowledge: What Do You Know About Bad Breath?
• That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
• The Before, During and After of Root Canal Treatments
• The Consequences of an Impacted Wisdom Tooth
• The Dangers Of Chewing Tobacco
• The Effects Ordinary Tap Water Has On Your Oral Health
• The Elements of a Beautiful Smile
• The Facts About Thumb Sucking
• The Laser Revolution is Changing the Dental Healthcare
• The Magic Behind Professional Teeth Whitening
• The Marvelous Mini-Implant: A Small Wonder
• The Right Treatment for Your Child's Injured Tooth Increases its Survival
• The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
• The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
• The Sweet and Lowdown on Sugar Substitutes
• The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
• There's No Madness in Protecting Your Family Basketball Player With a Custom Mouthguard
• There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
• These Digital Tools Increase the Success Rate of Dental Implants
• These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
• Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
• Think You Have an Impacted Wisdom Tooth - Now What?
• This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
• This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
• Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
• Three Considerations for Working with Your Dentist on Your Smile Makeover
• Timing is Everything When it Comes to Treating Mouth Injuries
• Timing is Everything When Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
• Tips For Dental Emergencies While Traveling
• Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile
• TMD: How Can Such Small Joints Cause Such Big Problems?
• Too Much Pressure: How to Ward Off Sinus Pain
• Tooth Brushing: Don't Overdo It!
• Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
• Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
• Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
• Top 5 Advantages of Dental Implants
• Top 5 Reasons Not to Fear Bone Grafting
• Top 5 Symptoms of Gum Disease
• Top 5 Tips for Teething Tots
• Topical Fluoride can Enhance Your Child's Dental Care
• Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
• Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
• Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
• Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
• Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
• Treating a "Gummy" Smile Starts with Finding out the Cause
• Treating Chipped Teeth: A Common Sports Injury Among Kids
• Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
• Try the Conservative Path to Jaw Pain Relief First
• Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
• Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
• Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
• Understanding The 4 Stages Of Gum Disease
• Understanding The Importance Of Dental X-Rays
• Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
• Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
• Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
• Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
• Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
• Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
• Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
• Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
• Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
• Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
• Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
• Watch What Carbs You Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Further Gum Disease
• We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
• We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
• Weather the 'Storm' of Teething with These Comfort Tips
• Weigh a Poor Smile's Emotional and Social Cost when Considering Restorations
• Weighing the Pros and Cons of Teeth Whitening
• What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
• What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
• What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
• What Scientific Studies Reveal About Smile Makeovers
• What Should You Do When Your Tooth is Chipped or Broken?
• What to Do For Mouth Injuries Your Child Might Encounter
• What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
• What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
• What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
• What you can do to Reduce Complications After Gum Surgery
• What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
• What You Can Expect With Treatment Of Gum Disease
• What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
• What's the Best Repair for a Chipped Tooth - Composite Resin or Porcelain Veneer?
• When Should You See A Periodontist?
• Why Baby Teeth Need Babying
• Why Bear a Chipped Tooth?
• Why Gum Disease Could Affect More Than Your Oral Health
• Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
• Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
• With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
• Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
• Work With Your Child's School to Encourage Healthy Snack Foods
• World Cup Soccer Coach-Dentist Saves the Day!
• You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
• You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
• 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 Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
• You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
• You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
• You May Not Need Permanent Tooth Alteration With These Ultra-Thin Veneers
• You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
• You Should Brush and Floss Around Your Implant to Ensure its Longevity
• Your 'Smile Makeover' Should Uniquely Reflect You
• Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
• Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
• Your Body's Intolerance to Gluten can Cause Dental Problems
• Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
• Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
• Your Dentist May Be Able To Help You Stop Snoring
• Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
• Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
• Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
• Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
• Your Smile Design: Perfection vs. the Natural Look
• Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers

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