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- 'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- 3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
- 3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
- 3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
- 3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
- 3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
- 3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
- 4 Causes for Gum Recession and What We Can Do About It
- A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
- A Retainer Helps You Keep Your New Smile After Braces
- A Retainer Helps you Keep Your New Smile after the Braces Come Off
- A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
- A Royal Fix
- A Toothless Tiger?
- 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 Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
- An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
- Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Are Cavities Contagious?
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- Avoiding the Jim Carrey Chipped-Tooth Look
- Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
- Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
- Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth
- Braces Have Come a Long Way, Says Vanna White
- Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
- Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
- Certain Treatments for Osteoporosis Could Complicate Oral Surgery
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Chipped Teeth Harmoniously Made Good as New!
- Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
- Coaxing Impacted Teeth to the Right Position can Improve Your Smile
- Conscious Sedation can Make Your Child's Dental Visit More Pleasant
- Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
- Custom Mouthguards Aren't Just for NFL Superstars
- Dealing with the Reality of Increased Disease Risk with Braces
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
- Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
- Dental Implants Helped Rocker Steven Tyler Get Back on Stage in Record Time
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
- Diabetes and Oral Health
- Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both
- Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
- Does Root Canal Treatment Last Forever?
- Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
- Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums - A Sign of Trouble Ahead
- Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
- Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
- Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
- Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
- Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
- E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
- Early Detection is Critical to Surviving Oral Cancer
- Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- End the Embarrassment of Stained Teeth with Whitening
- Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
- Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
- Find out What Kind of Tooth Staining you Have Before Seeking a Solution
- Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
- Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Breath
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- Giuliana and Bill Rancic Talk Tooth Decay
- Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
- Good Reasons to Consider Orthodontics - Even in Adulthood
- Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
- Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
- Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
- Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
- Hilary Duff's Chipped Front Teeth Repaired with Veneers
- How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
- How Dentistry Saved Kathy Ireland's Smile
- How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
- How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
- How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
- If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
- If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
- If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
- Increase Bone Mass for Dental Implants through Grafting
- Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
- Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
- Interceptive Orthodontics: Stopping Poor Bites Before They Develop
- Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
- It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
- Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
- Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
- Jaw Surgery may be Necessary to Correct Some Types of Poor Bites
- Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
- Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
- Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
- Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
- Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
- Kristi Yamaguchi's Braces Helped Give Her a Winning Smile
- Kristin Cavallari's "Spaghetti Catcher" - First Step To A Winning Smile
- Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- Lea Michele's Wise Dental Decision
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
- Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
- Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
- Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
- Martha Stewart Shares Tooth Touch-Up Secrets
- Martha Stewart Shows Off Renovation Work - In Her Mouth!
- Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
- Nancy O'Dell Helps Put New Moms At Ease About Infant Oral Health
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
- New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
- New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
- New Guidelines Issued for Administering Antibiotics Before a Dental Procedure
- New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
- Olivia Newton-John Learned Healthy Oral Habits From Mom
- Oral Piercing Can Lead to Problems With Your Teeth and Gums
- Orthodontics and Your Teen
- Overcoming Dental Care Obstacles in Children With Chronic Diseases
- Partial Dentures: an Affordable Alternative to More Expensive Restorations
- Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Smile and Your Life!
- Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
- Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
- Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
- Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
- Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
- Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
- Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
- Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
- Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
- Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
- Saving a Baby Tooth is the Best Option for Permanent Tooth Development
- Sedation During Dental Visits can Reduce Anxiety
- Severe Face Pain can be Managed to Reduce Discomfort
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
- Stop White Spots Before They Appear While Wearing Braces
- Take a Lesson From Hockey Player Mike Bossy
- Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
- Teeth Grinding Could be Causing Your Teeth to be Loose
- That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
- That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
- The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
- The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- The Material Girl and the True Blood Star Flaunt Distinctive Smiles
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Teeth
- The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
- There's New Hope for a Better Understanding of Chronic Jaw Pain
- There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
- These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
- This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
- Three Reasons why Your Six Year Old Should Undergo an Orthodontic Check
- Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
- Tips for a Tooth-Healthy School Lunch
- Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
- TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
- Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
- Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
- Tooth Bleaching: Test Your Knowledge
- Top Five Reasons to Consider Conscious Sedation for Children Needing Dental Work
- Treating Impacted Canine Teeth
- Try Conservative Measures to Treating TMD Before More Aggressive Options
- Two Mouth and Face Pain Disorders and What You Can Do About Them
- Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
- Unpleasant Cracked Mouth Corners Can Be Treated and Prevented
- Vanna White Talks Dentistry
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- Welcome to Our Blog
- What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
- 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 Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
- What You Should Know About Veneers for Teenagers
- What's So Special About Dental Implants?
- Which Implant Crown Attachment is Right for You?
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
- You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
- You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
- You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
- You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
- Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
- Your Body's Intolerance to Gluten can Cause Dental Problems
- Your Dentist can Help Guide you in the Best Treatment Option for Sleep Apnea
- Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
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