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- 'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- 10 Tips to Tame Bad Breath
- 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- 3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
- 3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- 3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
- 3 Ways We Can Improve a Smile Affected by Unformed Teeth
- 4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
- 4 Reasons You Should Begin Your Child's Dental Visits by Age One
- 4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
- A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
- A New Resolution - Floss!
- A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
- A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
- A Royal Fix
- A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
- A Toothless Tiger?
- A Wake-Up Call in Major League Baseball
- Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
- Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
- Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
- Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
- America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
- Anchorage Devices Provide More Accuracy, Less Treatment Time for Braces
- 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 Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
- Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
- Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
- Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
- Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
- Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- Beyond Their Marketing Claims, Most Toothpastes are Surprisingly Similar
- Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
- Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- Changes: David Bowie's Dental Transformation
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Children's Dental Health Month
- Choosing the Best Path to Whiter Teeth
- Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
- City of Lights Dental
- Common Questions About Whitening Your Teeth
- Complications from Missing Teeth Could Limit Your Replacement Options
- Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?
- Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
- Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Develop a Long-Term Strategy to Prevent Tooth Decay
- Did You Know? Matinee Idol James Dean Had False Front Teeth!
- Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
- Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
- Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
- 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 Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
- Early Orthodontic Treatment Could Lessen Severity of Certain Bite Problems
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
- Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- Facial Nerve Pain can be Reduced with the Right Treatment Approach
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
- 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
- Find Out Why You or Your Partner Snores - it may be Sleep Apnea
- Fixing that Gap in your Teeth
- Frequently Asked Questions about Inlays and Onlays
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
- Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
- How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
- How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
- How Long Is the Implant Process? It Depends on Your Bone Health
- How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
- How to Keep Tooth Wearing to a Minimum as you Age
- If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
- If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
- Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
- Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
- Improving a 'Gummy Smile' Depends on its Cause
- In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
- Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
- J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
- 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
- John Lennon's Tooth Sold at Auction for $31,200!
- 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 an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
- Keep the Space between an Implant-Supported Bridge and the Gums Clean
- Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
- Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
- Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
- Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
- Martha Stewart Shows Off Renovation Work - In Her Mouth!
- Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
- Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
- 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
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- 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
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Not Your Granddad's Dental Care: the New Approach to Tooth Decay Treatment
- NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
- Operation Snowball
- Orthodontics and Your Teen
- Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
- Our New Name, part II
- Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
- People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
- Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
- Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
- Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
- Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
- Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
- Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
- Regular Cleanings Benefit Both Your Dental Health and Your Smile
- Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
- Removing One or More Teeth Could Improve Orthodontic Outcomes
- Removing Teeth Could Improve an Orthodontic Outcome
- Replace Teeth for Better Speech
- Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
- Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
- Root Decay in Your Later Years Could Endanger Your Teeth
- Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
- Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
- Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
- See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
- Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
- Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
- Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
- Support Your Child's Dental Development with Preventive Care
- Taking a Trip Abroad? Do This to Protect Your Dental Health
- Teens May Need a Temporary Replacement for Missing Teeth
- Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
- That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
- The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
- The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- 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
- Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
- This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
- Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
- Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
- Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
- Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile
- TLC for Your Toothbrush
- Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
- Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
- Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
- TV Design Guru Nate Berkus Shares the Secrets Behind His Dazzling Smile
- Ultra-Thin Veneers Might Help You Avoid Enamel Removal
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
- We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
- 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
- When Summertime Sports Lead to Dental Dilemmas
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Why our New Name, Part III
- Why our New Name? Part I
- Why Smoking and Dental Implants Don't Mix
- Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
- Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
- Why You Should Consider a Professional Procedure for Your Teeth Whitening
- Winter Tooth Tips
- You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
- 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 Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
- You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
- Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
- Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
- Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
- Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
- Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
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