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- “Prepless” Porcelain Veneers: Are They Right For You?
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- 2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
- 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- 3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
- 3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Toothbrush
- 3 Quick Dental Procedures to Put the Dazzle in Your Wedding Day Smile
- 3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
- 3 Things You Need to Know about Easing Anxiety Over Dental Visits
- 3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
- 3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
- 4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
- 4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
- 4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
- 4 Things You Can Do To Make Sure Your Child's Bite Is on the Right Track
- 4 Tips For Improving Your Oral Hygiene Technique
- 4 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Snacking and Still Keep Your Teeth Healthy
- 4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
- 5 Signs Its Time To Visit the Dentist
- 6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
- A "No-Prep" Veneer Could Eliminate the Need to Remove Tooth Enamel
- A Chewing Gum That's Good for your Teeth: A Quiz About Xylitol
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- 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 Minor Procedure Could Help an Infant With This Nursing Problem
- A New, Improved Solution for Loss of Teeth in the Lower Jaw
- A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
- A Royal Fix
- A Toothless Tiger?
- A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
- Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
- Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
- Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
- Actress Katherine Heigl Straightened Her Smile with Invisalign Clear Aligners
- America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
- An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
- Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
- April Is National Facial Protection Month
- Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
- Are Porcelain Laminate Veneers Right For You?
- Are Porcelain Veneers Right For You?
- Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Right for You?
- Are Veneers for Everyone?
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- As Winter Looms, Here are 3 Things to Watch For to Protect Your Oral Health
- Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With No Prep Veneers
- Bad Breath? Try a Tongue Scraper
- Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
- Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
- Be Sure to have These 3 Essentials Covered Beforehand for Veneer Success
- Before Replacing Your Missing Teeth, You May Need Other Dental Work
- Believe It or Not, Your Body Can Regrow Lost Bone
- Better Dental Hygiene Means a Healthier Heart
- Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- Bitewing X-Rays an Important Tool in Early Tooth Decay Detection
- Bleeding Gums Mean Something is Wrong
- Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
- Braces Take Advantage of Teeth's Natural Ability to Move
- Can A Root Canal Save My Tooth?
- Can Thumb Sucking Harm Your Child's Teeth?
- Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
- Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
- Christie Brinkley's Tips on Tooth Whitening
- Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
- Clean Your Tongue — It Can Help Reduce Bad Breath
- Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
- Common Cosmetic Procedures To Rejuvenate Your Smile
- Common Questions About Bad Breath
- Common Questions About Whitening Your Teeth
- Common Ways We Can Treat Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
- Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
- Cosmetic Procedures To Help Your Smile
- Could Your Smile Benefit From Veneers?
- Cracked Tooth Syndrome
- Crowns and Bridges Can Help Your Smile
- Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
- Dental Crowns & How They Can Help Your Smile
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Erosion — Is Your Favorite Drink The Cause?
- Dental Implants Are The Long Term Tooth Replacement Option
- Dental Implants: Quiz
- Dental Implants: The Best Solution For Missing Teeth
- Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Dental Sealants: One of the Childhood Secrets TV Designer Nate Berkus Credits for His Beautiful Smile
- Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
- Diabetics, Watch Out for a Hidden Enemy: Gum Disease
- Diet Dos and Don'ts for Oral Health
- Discover What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Do for Your Smile
- Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
- 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
- Don't Allow Your Age to Stop You from a New Smile with Orthodontics
- Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
- Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
- Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
- Don't Like the Drill? Now There's Drill-Free Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
- Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
- Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
- Early Signs of Gum Disease
- Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
- Eight Reasons to Take Good Care of Your Teeth When Pregnant
- Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
- Enhance Your Smile Through Teeth Whitening
- Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- Factors that Can Influence a Dental Implant
- FAQ: What You Need to Know About Your Child's Baby Teeth
- FAQs about Cosmetic Dentistry
- FAQs About My Child's First Dental Visit
- FAQs About Tooth Contouring and Reshaping
- Fear Dental Appointments No More
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Find Out Why You or Your Partner Snores - it may be Sleep Apnea
- Five FAQs About Snoring and Sleep Apnea
- Five Great Tips for Caring for Your Dentures
- Five Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
- Four Questions About Treating Traumatic Injuries to Teeth
- Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes and Oral Health
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
- Getting the Best Possible Results with Full Dentures
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- Give Yourself Your Best Possible Smile
- Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
- Gum Disease Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease
- Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
- Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
- Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
- Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
- Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
- Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
- Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
- Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
- How a Dental Implant Restoration Works
- How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
- How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
- How Can Chewing Gum Prevent Cavities
- How Does Tooth Bleaching Work?
- How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
- How Missing Teeth Affect Your Whole Smile
- How Much Do You Know About Nutrition and Oral Health?
- How Should I Take Care of My Teeth After a Veneers Procedure?
- How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
- How To Deal With Dental Emergencies?
- How to Get Over Dental Phobia
- How to Help Your Child Beat the Odds for Getting a Tooth Injury
- How We Make Dental Implants Match Existing Teeth
- How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
- If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
- If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
- If You've had Joint Replacement, you may Need Antibiotics Before Dental Work
- Important Warning Signs Of Gum Disease
- Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- Is It Wise To Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
- Is Your Smile Too Gummy? Here's How We Might Be Able to Improve it
- It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
- IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
- J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
- Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
- Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
- Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
- Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
- June Is Men's Health Month
- Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
- Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
- Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
- Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
- Keeping Tooth Decay At Bay
- Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
- Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
- Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
- Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
- Lingual Braces: A Third Choice for Moving Teeth
- Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
- Loose Lower Dentures - An Old Problem with a New Solution
- Maintain Your Dental Care During Pregnancy For You and Your Baby
- Maintenance Manual for Your Teeth and Gums
- Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
- Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
- Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
- Metal Dental Amalgam: Still a Safe and Effective Tooth Filling
- Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
- Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
- More Than a new Smile - Dental Implants Help Stop Bone Loss as Well
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
- Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
- New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
- New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- Nine Things to Expect During Your Appointment with the Dental Hygienist
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health
- Not Just Filling in the Gaps: Lost Teeth Have Unexpected Consequences
- Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
- Oral Health Tips for Special Needs Children
- Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
- Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
- Porcelain Veneers
- Porcelain Veneers Freshen Up Your Smile
- Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
- Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
- Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
- Promote Dental-Friendly Habits in Your Kids For Long-term Oral Health
- Protect Your Teeth During Football Season
- Questions You Should Ask Before Getting Porcelain Veneers
- Quiz Yourself on Root Canal Treatment: How Much Do You Know?
- Rate Your Oral Hygiene
- Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
- Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
- Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
- Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
- Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
- Rejuvenate Your Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening
- Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
- Repairing Chipped Teeth
- Replace Teeth for Better Speech
- Restore Your Smile With Dental Crowns
- Root Canal Treatment FAQs
- See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
- See Your Dentist If You Notice Any of These 3 Problem Signs
- Show Off Your Best Possible Smile
- Signs You May Need a Tooth Extracted
- Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
- Sinus Surgery — Creating Bone for Dental Implants “Out of Thin Air”
- Six Ways Mouthguards Protect Athletes
- Sleep Apnea - a Hidden Danger
- Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
- Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea
- Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Sports-Related Dental Injuries — Determining Your Risks
- Sports-Related Dental Injuries: Do You Know What To Do?
- Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
- Stop Tooth Decay Before It Derails Your Child's Dental Development
- Sugars: The Good and the Bad
- Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
- Take a New Look at Root Canal Treatment
- Take Our Quiz: Are You At Risk For Tooth Decay?
- Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
- Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
- Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
- Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
- Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
- Tell Your Dentist if You're Having a Shingles Outbreak
- Test Your Dental Vocabulary
- Test Your Expertise in Caring for Your Child's Dental Health With This Short Quiz
- Test Your Knowledge: Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth Whitening
- Testing your Knowledge: Dental Implants
- 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 Looking Sore in Your Mouth is No Cause for Alarm
- The Artist Behind Porcelain Veneers
- The Benefits of Dental Implants
- The Benefits of Removable Dentures
- The Dangers Of Chewing Tobacco
- The Different Types of Cosmetic Dentistry
- The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
- The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- The Importance of Mouthguards - Do You Know the Facts?
- The Importance of Preventive Care
- The Negative Effects of Tooth Loss
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- The Scare That Made Iron Chef Cat Cora Believe in Mouthguards
- The Top Ten Reasons To Consider Porcelain Veneers
- The True Cause of Your Gummy Smile Determines How We Treat it
- The Truth About Root Canal Treatment
- The Truth About Thumb Sucking
- There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
- This One Cosmetic Method Could Improve a Multiple of Tooth Flaws
- This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
- Three Ways to Prevent Tooth Decay
- Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
- Tips For Dental Emergencies While Traveling
- Tips for Maintaining and Caring for Your Dentures
- Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
- Tooth Brushing: Don't Overdo It!
- Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
- Tooth Sensitivity FAQs
- Tooth-Colored Fillings - Do They Really Look Natural?
- Transform Your Smile and Dental Health by Correcting Your Bad Bite
- Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
- Try Conservative Measures to Treating TMD Before More Aggressive Options
- Turn Back the Clock with Whiter Teeth
- Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
- Unconscious Habits Can Wear Down Teeth
- Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
- Understanding Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
- Understanding The Maintenance And Lifespan Of Porcelain Veneers
- Understanding The Types Of Dental Implants And Restorations
- Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
- Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
- Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
- Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
- Veneers Give You a Smile Your Love
- Versatility of Porcelain Veneers
- Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
- Ways Dental Bonding Could Help Your Smile
- Ways You Can Minimize Tooth Sensitivity
- We can Minimize Discomfort from Canker Sores with a few Basic Treatments
- We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting
- We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
- We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
- Welcome to Our Blog!
- What Are Baby Teeth, And Why Do They Come Out?
- What Are Dental Crowns?
- What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
- What Could Be Causing Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?
- What Dental Device Does TV Host Vanna White Keep on her Nightstand?
- What Foods Can Get My Smile Whiter?
- What Is A Crown?
- What Is A Veneer?
- What is Causing My Tooth Pain?
- What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
- What is Teeth Whitening?
- What To Do if You Lose an Adult Tooth
- What To Expect When Getting Veneers
- What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
- What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
- What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
- What's a Crown Worth? Aesthetics and Value in Tooth Restoration
- Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
- Which Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure is Right for Me?
- Which Cosmetic Procedure Is Right for Me?
- Who's Afraid of Dental Implant Surgery?
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
- Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
- With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option
- You Can Put On a Great Face with Veneers and Crowns
- You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
- You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
- Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
- Your Child's Age One Dental Visit
- Your Cure for Bad Breath
- Your Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment
- Your Quest for a Dental Implant Might Be Interrupted by Bone Loss
- Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
- Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
- Your Teenager not Ready for an Implant? Here's What We Can Do Instead
- Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
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