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- 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- 3 Dental Signs of an Eating Disorder
- 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
- 3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
- 3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
- 4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
- 4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
- 4 Diet Changes You Should Make for Better Oral Health
- 4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
- 4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
- 4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
- 4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
- 4 Ways to Avoid Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
- 6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
- A Bonded Retainer Could be a Preferred Choice over a Removable One
- A Clear Diagnosis of Jaw Pain is Needed to Determine the Right Treatment
- A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- 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
- Addressing Risk Factors: Taking the Fight Against Tooth Decay to a New Level
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
- Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete
- Bad Breath in Children
- Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
- Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
- Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
- Bonded Retainers Provide a Less Noticeable Option for Keeping Teeth Straight
- Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- Cheryl Cole's See-Through "Braces"
- Chewing Tobacco is Just as Addictive and Dangerous as Smoking
- Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
- Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
- Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
- Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
- Clear Aligners Provide a Less Embarrassing Orthodontic Choice for Teens
- Coaxing Impacted Teeth to the Right Position can Improve Your Smile
- Could A Dental Checkup Save Your Life?
- Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
- Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
- Dentures Require Planning and Attention to Detail to Look Natural
- DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
- Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
- Do I Need Root Canal Therapy?
- Does My Child Have a Cavity?
- Don't Allow Your Age to Stop You from a New Smile with Orthodontics
- Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
- Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
- Don't let Limited Finances Keep you From Needed Dental Care
- Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
- Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
- Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
- Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
- Early Action Needed to Save Your Tooth from Root Resorption
- Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- Effective Hygiene is Key to Preventing Enamel White Spots While Wearing Braces
- Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
- Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
- 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
- FAQs for National Gum Care Month
- Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
- Getting the Full Picture of Your Decay Risk Leads to Better Prevention Strategies
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- Grandpa Knows Best: How Kristi Yamaguchi Manages Her Kids' Oral Health
- Here's What to Do if Your Child has a Toothache
- How The Biggest Loser Star Jillian Michaels Keeps Her Winning Smile
- How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
- How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
- How Does Tooth Bleaching Work?
- How Implants Might Improve Bone Health With Dentures
- How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
- How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
- How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
- How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
- How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
- How to Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Hygiene Habits
- How to Reduce Tooth White Spots While Wearing Braces
- How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
- If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
- If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
- Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
- Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
- Infection Control Standards Keep Dental Patients Safe from Disease
- Interceptive Orthodontics: Stopping Poor Bites Before They Develop
- Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
- Jamie Foxx Gets Into Character With Help From His Dentist
- Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
- Jaw Joint Disorders and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
- 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 on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
- Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
- Kris Dunn Is the Latest NBA Player to Injure His Teeth on the Court
- Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
- Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
- Lea Michele's Wise Dental Decision
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
- Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
- Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
- March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
- Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- National Fresh Breath Day Reminds Us to Seek Out the Source of Bad Breath
- NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
- NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- Need a Root Canal? Here's a Step-by-Step Guide on What to Expect
- Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
- New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
- New Advances Could Revolutionize Decay Treatment
- New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
- No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want
- Patients with HIV Must Pay Close Attention to Their Oral Health
- Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
- Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
- Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
- Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
- Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
- Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
- Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
- Sedation, Along with Understanding, can Relieve Your Dental Visit Fears
- See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
- Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
- Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
- Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
- Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
- Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
- Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
- Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
- Take Steps to Save an Incoming Tooth's Place to Avoid a Poor Bite
- Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
- The 3 Top Causes for Tooth Sensitivity
- The Dangers of DIY Braces
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- The Right Treatment for Your Child's Injured Tooth Increases its Survival
- The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Teeth
- The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Wear Your Orthodontic Retainer
- These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
- Think You're Too Old for Orthodontics? Read This
- This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
- Three Reasons why Your Six Year Old Should Undergo an Orthodontic Check
- Timing is Everything When Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
- Today's Dentures Are More Secure and Comfortable to Wear
- Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
- Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
- Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
- Treating Teeth Grinding Now Could Help Prevent Excessive Tooth Wear Later
- Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
- Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- Watch for these 4 Signs of Gum Disease
- Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
- Welcome to Our Blog
- What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
- What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
- What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery
- What You Should Know About Veneers for Teenagers
- Whether Before or After Your Wedding Day, It's Always a Good Time to Enhance Your Smile
- Why You Need To Keep Your Gums Healthy
- Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
- You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
- Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
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