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- 2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
- 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- 3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
- 3 Things You Can Do to Keep Holiday Sweets From Interfering With Your Dental Health
- 3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
- 3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
- 3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth in the Great Outdoors
- 3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
- 4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
- 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
- 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 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
- 4 Things You Can Do As an Adult Caregiver to Ensure Their Best Oral Health
- 4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
- 4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
- 4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
- 4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
- 4 Ways Your Child's Dental Health Can Get Off to a Good Start This New School Year
- 5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite
- 5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
- 6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
- A "No-Prep" Veneer Could Eliminate the Need to Remove Tooth Enamel
- A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
- A Bonded Retainer Might Work for You after Orthodontic Treatment
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
- A Minor Procedure Could Help an Infant With This Nursing Problem
- A Retainer Helps you Keep Your New Smile after the Braces Come Off
- A Royal Fix
- A Toothless Tiger?
- Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
- Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
- Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
- After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
- AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
- Although It's Often a Long Road, You Can Find Lasting Relief From TMD
- Although Rare, Root Resorption is a Potential Danger to Your Teeth
- America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
- An Affordable RPD Could be the Answer to Your Missing Teeth Problems
- An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
- Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
- Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
- Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
- Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
- Bone, Gums and Implants - Keeping a Healthy Balance for a Beautiful Smile
- Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
- Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
- Change Your Smile for the Better with Porcelain Veneers
- Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
- Consult Your Dentist for Help with Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Apnea
- Correcting a Gummy Smile Starts With Finding Out Its Cause
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
- Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
- Custom Mouthguards Aren't Just for NFL Superstars
- Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
- Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
- Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
- Don't Neglect Office Cleanings with Dental Implants
- Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
- Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
- Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
- Early Action Needed to Save Your Tooth from Root Resorption
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
- Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
- Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
- Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
- FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Fluoride Treatments Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- Get a Handle on Stress-Related Tooth Grinding to Stop Tooth Damage
- Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
- Get the Real Facts About Local Anesthesia
- Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- Give Your Child the 'Gift' of a Lifetime of Great Oral Health
- Good Oral Hygiene Isn't Just for Teeth
- Gum Disease Around the Tooth Roots Can Be Difficult to Access and Treat
- Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
- Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
- Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
- Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
- Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
- Here Is What You Can Do to Help Your Kids Snack Healthier at School
- Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
- Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
- Here's What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
- Here's Why Smoking Can Be Hazardous to Your Dental Health
- How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
- How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
- How Celine Dion Overcame Her Smile Obstacle
- How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
- How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
- How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
- How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
- How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
- Implant-Supported Dentures May Help You Avoid Bone Loss
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- Is There a Better Way to Manage Pain Without Narcotics?
- J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
- Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
- Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
- Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
- Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
- Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
- Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
- Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
- June Is National Safety Month: Be Prepared for Dental Emergencies
- Keep the Space between an Implant-Supported Bridge and the Gums Clean
- Kicking the Smoking Habit Boosts Your Health Including Teeth and Gums
- Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
- Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
- Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
- Lingual Braces: A Third Choice for Moving Teeth
- Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
- Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
- Moving Just a Few Teeth can have Big Results
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
- NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
- New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- No Clue Why Your Mouth Feels Scalded? It Could Be This Oral Condition
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
- Oral Sedation Helps Reduce Anxiety During Dental Treatment
- Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
- Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
- Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
- Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
- Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
- Promote Dental-Friendly Habits in Your Kids For Long-term Oral Health
- Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
- Removing Teeth Could Improve the Outcome for a Crowded Bite
- Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
- Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
- Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
- Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
- Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
- Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
- Skater Adam Rippon's World-Class Smile
- Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
- Smoking Puts Your Oral Health at Risk, Now and in the Future
- Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
- Some Osteoporosis Treatments Could Impact Dental Care
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
- Stay on Alert for a Decay Repeat Even After a Root Canal
- Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
- Stop Tooth Decay Before It Derails Your Child's Dental Development
- Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
- Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
- Surgical Cleft Correction Candidate for a Modern Day Miracle
- Survey Says: They'd Rather Have a Root Canal
- Take These Actions to Make Your Child More Comfortable During Teething
- Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
- Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
- Teeth Grinding Could be Causing Your Teeth to be Loose
- The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- The Parent-Dentist Partnership: Establishing Better Oral Health for Your Child
- There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
- There's a Good Reason for Adults to Consider Orthodontics - Better Oral Health
- These 2 Simple Habits Could Extend Your Dentures' Life and Protect Your Health
- These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
- This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
- 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
- TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
- Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
- 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
- Transforming a Cleft Lip or Palate into a Beautiful Smile
- Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
- Try the Conservative Path to Jaw Pain Relief First
- Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
- Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
- Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
- We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
- Welcome Blog
- What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
- What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
- What to Do For Mouth Injuries Your Child Might Encounter
- What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
- What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
- What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
- What's So Special About Dental Implants?
- What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
- Why it's Worth the Effort to Save a Problem Baby Tooth
- Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
- Why You Should Consider a Professional Procedure for Your Teeth Whitening
- Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
- You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
- You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
- You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
- You May Need a Different Treatment Approach to Clear Up This Facial Rash
- Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
- Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
- Your Gums Could Be at Prime Risk for Disease While Wearing Braces
- 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 Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
- Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
- Your Teen Could get a Straighter Smile with Clear Aligners Rather than Braces
- Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
- Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
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