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Posts

• 3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
• 3 Possible Timing Scenarios for Getting Your New Implant
• 3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
• 3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
• 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
• 4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
• 5 Causes of Bad Breath and What You Can Do About It!
• A Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
• A Dental Emergency Requires Immediate Care
• A Royal Fix
• Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
• America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
• An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile
• Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
• Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
• Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
• Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
• Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
• Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
• Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
• Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
• Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
• Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
• Dealing with the Reality of Increased Disease Risk with Braces
• Dental Care Early in Life can Impact Oral Health in our Later Years
• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
• Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
• Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
• Dental Services Just for You
• Determining the Right Whitening Approach is Key to Brightening a Dull Smile
• Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both
• Discover All That Crowns And Bridges Can Do For Your Smile
• Do you need Simple Tooth Removal or Surgery? It Depends on a few Factors
• Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
• Don't Fear the Root Canal - it Could Save Your Tooth
• Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
• Don't Ignore These Signs Of Periodontal Disease
• Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
• 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 Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
• Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
• 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
• Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
• Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
• Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
• Family Dentistry and Its Benefits
• Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
• Find out What Kind of Tooth Staining you Have Before Seeking a Solution
• Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
• Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
• Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
• Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
• How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
• In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
• Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
• Is Your Smile Too Gummy? Here's How We Might Be Able to Improve it
• IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
• Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
• Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
• Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
• 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 an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
• Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
• Keep Your Smile Beautiful...in April and Beyond
• Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
• Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
• Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
• Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
• Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
• 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 Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
• No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
• Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
• Periodontal Cleanings & Maintenance
• Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
• Replace Teeth for Better Speech
• Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
• Root Canal Treatment Is Nothing To Fear
• Sedation During Dental Visits can Reduce Anxiety
• Sedation, Along with Understanding, can Relieve Your Dental Visit Fears
• See Your Dentist if You're Having one of These 3 Dental Problems
• Signs You May Have Cracked Your Tooth
• Spice Up Your Teeth
• Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
• Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
• Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
• That Odd Looking Sore in Your Mouth is No Cause for Alarm
• The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
• The Benefits of Composite Dental Fillings
• The Benefits of Having a Family Dentist
• The Implant Process can be Shortened, Depending on the Tooth Type
• The Importance of Preventive Care
• There's a Good Reason for Adults to Consider Orthodontics - Better Oral Health
• Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
• Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
• Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
• Weather the 'Storm' of Teething with These Comfort Tips
• Welcome to Our Blog
• What To Do In a Dental Emergency
• What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
• Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
• Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
• Why You Need a Long-Term Dental Care Plan
• Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
• Your Teen Could get a Straighter Smile with Clear Aligners Rather than Braces

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  • Tooth Pain
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• Endodontics
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  • Root Canal Retreatment
  • Root Canal Surgery (Apicoectomy)
  • Root Canal Treatment FAQs
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  • Tooth Sensitivity
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• Implant Dentistry
  • Bone Grafting
  • Dental Implants FAQs
  • Fixed Dentures
  • Hidden Consequences of Losing Teeth
  • Top Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
• Oral Health
  • Aging & Dental Health
  • Antibiotic Premedicationfor Dental Treatments
  • Bad Breath
  • Blood Pressure Medications & Your Gums
  • Diabetes & Oral Health
  • Dry Mouth
  • Eating Disorders & Oral Health
  • Fluoride
  • Geographic Tongue
  • Missing Teeth
  • Nutrition & Oral Health
  • Oral Cancer
  • Oral Piercings
  • Osteoporosis & Oral Health
  • Pregnancy, Hormones & Oral Health
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Professional Teeth Cleanings
  • Stress & Oral Habits
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  • How To Brush
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  • Interdental Cleaning Devices
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  • Tips to Prevent Cavities
  • Toothpaste
• Oral Surgery
  • Blood Thinners & Dental Procedures
  • Bone Grafting
  • Cleft Lip & Palate Repair
  • Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery
  • Extractions
  • Facial Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Headaches & Migraines
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Oral Diagnosis and Biopsies
  • Sedation Dentistry
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Wisdom Teeth
• Orthodontics
  • Adolescent Orthodontic Care
  • Adult Orthodontic Treatment
  • Brushing & Flossing with Braces
  • Early Orthodontic Treatment
  • Invisalign for Adults
  • Invisalign for Teens
  • Post-Orthodontic Care
  • Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADS)
  • Thumb & Finger Appliances
  • Types of Braces
  • Orthodontic Emergencies
  • Orthodontic FAQs
  • Orthodontic Headgear
  • Orthodontics & Dental Hygiene
  • Your First Orthodontic Appointment
• Pediatric Dentistry
  • Age One Dental Visit
  • Fluoride & Your Child
  • Nitrous Oxide for Children
  • Pregnancy & Your Child's Developing Teeth
  • Sealants
  • Sleep Apnea & Behavior Problems in Children
  • Space Maintainers
  • Teething
  • Thumb Sucking
• Periodontal Therapy
  • Cosmetic Gum Surgery
  • Gum Grafting
  • Loose Teeth & Bite Problems
  • Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
  • Oral Systemic Connection
  • Periodontal (Gum) Disease
  • Periodontal Flap Surgery
  • Professional Teeth Cleanings
  • Ultrasonic Cleanings
• Technology
  • Air Abrasion
  • Anesthesia Wand
  • Cone Beam CT Imaging
  • Digital Dental Impressions
  • Digital X-Rays
  • Intra-Oral Camera
  • Laser Decay Diagnosis
  • Laser Dentistry
  • Same-Day Crowns (CAD/CAM)