A Crash Course in Dental Anatomy
HOW MUCH DO you know about the anatomy of your own teeth? Let’s give you a quick overview. We believe…
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Your Oral Health and Sleep Apnea
WE ALL NEED to sleep well to feel our best. In the United States alone, up to one in five habitually…
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What to Do About an Impacted Canine
SOME OF US get our adult teeth on schedule, some early, some late, and some are left to wonder…
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Tips for Helping a Teething Child
VERY FEW OF us still remember how sore our mouths felt when we were teething as babies, but most…
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Do Wisdom Teeth Impact Orthodontic Treatment?
ONE OF THE NOTABLE rites of passage for many young adults is the removal of wisdom teeth. While…
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History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions
MANY STRANGE THINGS lie buried in the history of dental care and hygiene, but we think these…
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Dental Health PSA: Stop Chewing Ice!
WHY DO DENTISTS always warn against chewing ice? It’s because it’s a habit that can do serious…
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Nutrition for Building Healthy Smiles
HOPEFULLY WE ALL know how crucial daily flossing and twice-daily brushing are to keeping a growing child’s smile…
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Time for a Round of Braces Myth-Busting!
THERE IS A LOT of false information out there about braces and what it’s like to have…
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Most Childhood Tooth Injuries Are Preventable
MOST OF US can remember the scraped knees and other bumps and bruises we got as we were…
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