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• (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
• 3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
• 3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
• 3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
• 3 Things You can Do to Ease Chronic Dry Mouth
• 3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
• 3 Tips for Minimizing Enamel Erosion from Sports Drinks
• 3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
• 3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
• 4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
• 4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
• 4 Things to Give Your Child a Head Start on Good Oral Health
• 4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
• 4 Ways You Can Take Years off Your Smile
• 5 Ways to Make Your Smile More Confident and Inviting
• A Detailed 'Smile Analysis' Sets the Stage for a Successful Makeover
• A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
• A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
• A Root Canal Treatment can Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
• A Royal Fix
• A Toothless Tiger?
• Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
• Actor Ed Helms' Tooth-Yanking Trick: It Was a Dental Implant!
• Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
• Actress Florence Henderson Shares Her Secrets for Keeping Your Natural Teeth as You Age
• Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
• AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
• America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
• Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
• Antibacterial Solutions can Help Fight Advanced Gum Disease Infections
• Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
• Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
• Artificial Sweeteners May Help in the Fight Against Tooth Decay
• Assessing and Treating your Risk for Tooth Decay can Prevent Future Occurrences
• Avoiding the Jim Carrey Chipped-Tooth Look
• Banish Bad Breath
• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
• Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
• Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
• Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
• Braces Have Come a Long Way, Says Vanna White
• Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
• Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
• Cavity Prevention for Baby From Day 1
• Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
• Change Your Smile for the Better with Porcelain Veneers
• Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
• Child Star Nolan Gould Talks About Tooth Extractions, Orthodontic Treatment
• Chipped Teeth Harmoniously Made Good as New!
• Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
• Chronic Jaw Pain: What to do About TMJ Disorders
• Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
• Considering a Smile Makeover? Be Sure You Include Your Bite
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
• Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
• Dealing With Teeth Grinding Habits, Both Short-Term and Long-Term
• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
• Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
• Dental Implants Helped Rocker Steven Tyler Get Back on Stage in Record Time
• Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
• Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
• Diabetics, Watch Out for a Hidden Enemy: Gum Disease
• Did You Know That Diabetes And Periodontal Disease Have Much In Common?
• Did You Know? Major League Baseball Players Have New Restrictions on Chewing Tobacco
• Disease Detection - Saliva's New Role
• Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
• Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
• Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
• 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 Orthodontic Care Helped Child Star Nolan Gould Get Ready for Prime Time
• Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
• Enhance Your Smile for that Special, Once-in-a-Lifetime Day
• Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
• Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
• Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
• Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
• 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
• Five Facts about Bacteria
• Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
• Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
• Fixing that Gap in your Teeth
• Flossing: An Important Part of TV Designer Nate Berkus' Oral Health Routine
• Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
• For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
• From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile
• Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
• George Washington's False Teeth
• 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'
• Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
• Giving a Knocked Out Tooth a Second Chance
• Good Oral Health Starts Early
• Good Oral Hygiene Made All the Difference for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke
• Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
• Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
• Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
• How The Biggest Loser Star Jillian Michaels Keeps Her Winning Smile
• How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
• How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
• How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
• How to Impress Supermodel Bar Refaeli
• If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
• Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
• Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
• In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
• Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
• Iron Chef Cat Cora Shares a Secret of Her Bright Smile: Tooth Whitening
• Iron Chef Cat Cora: Protecting Your Children's Teeth Starts Early
• Is Your Smile Too Gummy? Here's How We Might Be Able to Improve it
• Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
• 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
• Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
• Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
• Keep an Eye on your Gums to Catch Disease Early
• Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
• Keep on Course during the 3 Phases of a Smile Makeover
• Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
• Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
• Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
• Kelly Clarkson Gets to the Root of the Problem
• Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
• Know What to Expect During Your Child's 'Baby' Teeth Phase
• Kristin Cavallari's "Spaghetti Catcher" - First Step To A Winning Smile
• Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
• Learn About Living the Life You Love with Designer Nate Berkus
• Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
• Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
• Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
• Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
• Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
• Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
• Martha Stewart Shares Tooth Touch-Up Secrets
• Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
• Matthew Lewis's Metamorphosis
• Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
• Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
• Monitoring Your Child's Thumb Sucking Could Help Avoid Future Bite Problems
• Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
• Nancy O'Dell Speaks Out On Her Experiences With Pregnancy Gingivitis
• NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
• New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
• New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
• New Understanding of Bacteria Promises Better Approaches to Oral Care
• No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
• Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
• Olivia Newton-John Learned Healthy Oral Habits From Mom
• Olivia Newton-John Recalls Daughter's Teething Troubles
• Oral Cancer Overview: What You Should Know
• Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
• Plan Your 'Smile Makeover' to Get the Most Satisfying Results
• Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
• Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
• Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
• Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
• Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
• Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
• Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
• Provisional Restorations let you Try out Your New Smile First
• Reality Star Kept His Eyes on the Prize: New Teeth!
• Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
• Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
• Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
• Removing Teeth Could Improve the Outcome for a Crowded Bite
• Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
• Restoring Health and Appearance Through Periodontal Plastic Surgery
• Root Canal Treatment is a Tooth Saver
• Root Planing to the Rescue
• Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
• Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
• Sedation Dentistry FAQs
• See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
• See Your new Look Before Dental Work with a 'Trial Smile'
• Seeking Relief From Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Setting the Record Straight on Root Canal Treatments
• Shaquille O'Neal's Slam Dunk Against Sleep Apnea
• Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
• Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
• Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
• Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
• Spice Up Your Teeth
• Spring Into Better Oral Health
• Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
• Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
• Take a Lesson From Hockey Player Mike Bossy
• Take a Look into Your Future with a Trial Smile
• Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
• Take Years off Your Smile by Treating Age-Related Dental Problems
• Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
• Test Out Your Future Look With a 'Trial Smile'
• Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
• Test Your Expertise in Caring for Your Child's Dental Health With This Short Quiz
• Testing Your Knowledge: What Do You Know About Bad Breath?
• The Artist Behind Porcelain Veneers
• The Consequences of an Impacted Wisdom Tooth
• The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
• The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
• The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
• The Sweet and Lowdown on Sugar Substitutes
• There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
• There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
• There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
• These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
• These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
• This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
• 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 Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
• Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile
• To Fight Tooth Decay Reduce "BAD" factors, Promote "SAFE" Ones
• Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
• 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
• Treating and Preventing Cracked Mouth Corners
• Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
• Treating TMD Like Other Joint-Related Problems
• TV Wellness Guru Jillian Michaels Discusses Breaking Her Two Front Teeth
• Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
• Updating Your Appearance? Don't Forget Your Smile
• Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
• Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
• Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
• Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
• Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
• We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
• 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 Oral Appliance Does Oliva Newton-John Use to Protect Her teeth?
• What Our Office Can Do About Your Snoring or Sleep Apnea
• What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
• What's Your Crown Made Of?
• Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
• Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
• Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
• Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
• Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
• You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
• You Don't have to Suffer from Irritating Canker Sores
• You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
• You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
• Your 'Smile Makeover' Should Uniquely Reflect You
• Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
• Your Dentist may have the Solution for Your Sleep Apnea
• Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant

Library

• Oral Health Topics
  • Introduction
  • General Dentistry
  • Fluoride
  • The Preventive Program
  • Fillings
  • Infection Control
  • Medication and Heart Disease
  • Latex Allergy
  • Age and Oral Health
  • Tobacco
  • Oral Piercing
• Tooth Care
  • Periodontal Exams
  • What is Tooth Decay?
  • Brushing
  • Flossing
  • Fluoride Facts
  • Mouth Rinses
  • Sealants
  • X-Rays
  • Denture Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Prevention Tips for Children
  • Women and Tooth Care
  • Seniors and Oral Health
  • Nutrition and Your Teeth
• Dental Problems
  • Abscessed Tooth
  • Bad Breath (halitosis)
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Canker/Cold Sores
  • Cavities and Tooth Decay
  • Toothaches
  • Diabetes
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fluorosis
  • Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Lacerations and Cuts
  • Oral Cancer
  • Plaque
  • Sensitive Teeth
  • Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
  • Jaw Disorders
• Treatment
  • Braces (Orthodontia)
  • Sealants
  • Missing Teeth
  • Bridges
  • Crowns
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Extractions
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Flap Surgery
  • Dentures
  • Jaw/TMJ
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Bleaching
    • Chipped, Cracked, and Worn Teeth
    • Implants
    • Grafts
    • Old and Unsightly Fillings
    • Bonding
    • Excessive or Uneven Gums
    • Ridge Augmentation
    • Invisalign®
    • Crowns and Bridges
• Pain Management
  • Overview
  • Managing Pain
  • Anesthesia
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  • Medications
• Patient Information
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• Product Reviews
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