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Posts
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- 4 Dental Care Areas to Keep in Mind for the Senior Adult in Your Life
- 4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
- 4 Situations Where a Crown Could Improve an Existing Tooth
- 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- 4 Things to Give Your Child a Head Start on Good Oral Health
- 5 Ways to a Beautiful Wedding Day Smile
- A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- A New School Year, A New Beginning
- A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
- 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
- America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
- Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
- Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
- Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
- Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
- Baseball, Tobacco and Oral Cancer
- Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
- Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
- Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
- Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
- Crowns Could be the 'Smile' Solution for Some Unattractive Teeth
- Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
- Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
- Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
- Do you need Simple Tooth Removal or Surgery? It Depends on a few Factors
- Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
- 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
- Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
- Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
- 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 Why You or Your Partner Snores - it may be Sleep Apnea
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
- How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
- How to Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Hygiene Habits
- How to Protect Your Child's Mouth from a Sports Injury
- If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
- If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
- 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
- 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 Ahead of Potential Sidetracks to Your Child's Oral Health
- Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
- Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
- Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
- Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
- Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
- Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
- 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 Crowns Give Both Durability and Beauty to Problem Teeth
- New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
- New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- Replace Teeth for Better Speech
- Researchers Looking for Links between TMJD and Other Health Conditions
- See Your Dentist if You're Having one of These 3 Dental Problems
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- Skater Adam Rippon's World-Class Smile
- Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
- Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- Speaking of Wellness: Enjoying Great Oral Health for a Lifetime
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
- Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
- Take Care of Your Dental Appliance to Extend its Longevity
- Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
- The Case for Moving Just a Few Teeth Orthodontically
- The Dangers of DIY Braces
- There's a Good Reason for Adults to Consider Orthodontics - Better Oral Health
- Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile
- Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
- Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
- Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
- Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
- Welcome to Our Blog
- What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
- 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 Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
- Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
- Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
- You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
- You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
- Your Dentist may have the Solution for Your Sleep Apnea
- Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
- Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
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