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Posts

• (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
• 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
• 3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
• 4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
• 4 Situations Where a Crown Could Improve an Existing Tooth
• 4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
• 50 Cent Tweets His Dental Exam
• A Crown Could be the Answer to Preserving Your Damaged Tooth
• A Royal Fix
• A Stainless Steel Crown Could Help a Struggling Primary Molar Last Longer
• A Toothless Tiger?
• A World-Class Smile
• Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
• 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
• America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
• Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
• Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
• Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
• Battling Bruxism and Saving Your Teeth
• Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
• Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
• Braces Have Come a Long Way, Says Vanna White
• Braces: A Rite of Passage Even for Hollywood Kids
• Can Anything Be Done About My Snoring?
• Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
• Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
• Cavity Prevention for Baby From Day 1
• Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
• Child Star Nolan Gould Talks About Tooth Extractions, Orthodontic Treatment
• Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
• Christie Brinkley Shares Her Experience With Dental Implants
• Christie Brinkley's All-American Smile
• Chronic Dry Mouth Could be Increasing Your Risk of Dental Disease
• Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
• Clicking Jaw: When Should You Be Concerned?
• Common Questions About Bad Breath
• Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
• Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth's Appearance in Just one Visit
• Composite Resins are a Viable Restoration Option for Mildly Defective Teeth
• Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
• Demi Moore Doesn't Mind the Gap
• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
• Dental Implants and Diabetes
• Dental Implants Could be Your Best Option to Replace Lost Teeth
• Dental Injuries in Sports: A True/False Quiz
• Dental Injuries: The Type Of Sports You Play Really Matters
• Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
• Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
• Develop a Long-Term Strategy to Prevent Tooth Decay
• Did You Know? Major League Baseball Players Have New Restrictions on Chewing Tobacco
• Don't Fear the Root Canal - it Could Save Your Tooth
• Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
• Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
• Don't Wait - Seek Out Treatment for Gum Recession Now
• 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 Teething Discomfort with these Tips
• Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
• Enhance Your Smile for that Special, Once-in-a-Lifetime Day
• Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
• Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
• Evolutions in Tooth-Colored Fillings
• Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
• Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
• Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
• Five Facts About Crowns
• Five Reasons to Whiten your Teeth
• Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
• Fixing Adult Teeth Is No Mission Impossible - Just Ask Tom Cruise!
• Flossing: An Important Part of TV Designer Nate Berkus' Oral Health Routine
• Follow in Vanna White's Footsteps and Replace That Missing Back Tooth
• Football Star Jerry Rice Discusses Dental Injuries
• Four Questions About Treating Traumatic Injuries to Teeth
• Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
• Get a Look at Your Future Makeover Look Now with a 'Trial Smile'
• Get an Early Start Treating Root Resorption Before it's Too Late
• Get Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
• Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
• Giuliana and Bill Rancic Talk Tooth Decay
• Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son's First Dental Visit
• Good Nutrition: Important for Your Mouth and Your Body
• Good Oral Hygiene Made All the Difference for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke
• Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
• Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
• How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
• How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
• How to Clean Your Oral Appliance
• How to Get the Most from Your Daily Brushing and Flossing
• Implant Surgery: A Safe and Routine Procedure
• Iron Chef Cat Cora Discusses Her Positive Dental Implant Experience
• Iron Chef Cat Cora Shares a Secret of Her Bright Smile: Tooth Whitening
• It's Spring Cleaning Time...for Your Teeth!
• J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
• Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
• Jane Fonda Chooses New Teeth Over a New Car!
• 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
• June Is National Safety Month: Be Prepared for Dental Emergencies
• Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
• Keep an Eye on These Four Things to Prevent Abnormal Tooth Wear
• Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
• Keep on Course during the 3 Phases of a Smile Makeover
• Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
• Kicking the Tobacco Chewing Habit a Must for Long-Term Health
• Knowing What to Expect With the Implant Process
• Kristin Cavallari and the Mystery of the Bathroom Sink
• Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
• Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
• Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant
• Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
• Matching Game: Which Smile Design Technique Is Right for You?
• Matthew Lewis's Metamorphosis
• Michael Douglas' Plea: Get Screened for Oral Cancer!
• Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
• Nancy O'Dell Helps Put New Moms At Ease About Infant Oral Health
• Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
• Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
• New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
• New Season, New Toothbrush
• No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
• Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
• Not Enough Bone Support for an Implant? Here's a Way to Rebuild It
• NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
• Nutrition for the Best Oral Health
• Oral Piercings: Five Things You Should Know
• Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal
• Planning and Preparation are Critical to Dental Implant Success
• Porcelain Veneers: A Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
• Preserving or Restoring Teeth - Both Paths Lead to Better Oral Health
• Prevention is the Key in the Fight Against Periodontal Disease
• Provisional Restorations let you Try out Your New Smile First
• Reality Star Kept His Eyes on the Prize: New Teeth!
• Removing Teeth Could Improve an Orthodontic Outcome
• Risk Factors for Gum Disease
• Root Canals: The Top 5 Things You Should Know
• Royal Treatment for a Damaged Tooth
• See Your new Look Before Dental Work with a 'Trial Smile'
• Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
• Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
• Spice Up Your Teeth
• Spring Into Better Oral Health
• Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
• Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
• Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
• Take a Look into Your Future with a Trial Smile
• Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
• Teens May Need a Temporary Replacement for Missing Teeth
• Test Out Your Future Look With a 'Trial Smile'
• Testing your Knowledge on the Facts and Myths of Thumb Sucking
• The Gap Is No More
• The Importance of Baby Teeth
• The Scare That Made Iron Chef Cat Cora Believe in Mouthguards
• Three Considerations for Working with Your Dentist on Your Smile Makeover
• Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
• Timing is Everything When Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
• To Prevent Tooth Decay, Practice Effective Brushing and Flossing
• Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
• Tooth Trauma Doesn't Have to Mean Tooth Loss
• Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
• Treating Loose Teeth and the Underlying Causes
• Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
• TV Anchor Nancy O'Dell Discusses Pregnancy and Oral Health
• TV Design Guru Nate Berkus Shares the Secrets Behind His Dazzling Smile
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
• We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
• Weigh a Poor Smile's Emotional and Social Cost when Considering Restorations
• Welcome
• What Are Baby Teeth, And Why Do They Come Out?
• What Florence Henderson Learned From Her Impacted Teeth
• What Made American Idol Finalist Elliott Yamin Smile?
• What Won't Florence Henderson Leave Home Without?
• What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
• When Should You See A Periodontist?
• Winter Tooth Tips
• Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
• You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
• You Think You Have Sleep Apnea. What Now?
• Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You

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
  • Air Abrasion
  • Medications
• Patient Information
  • Your First Dental Visit
  • Dental Emergencies
  • Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient
• Product Reviews
  • Oral Health Products
  • Choosing a Toothbrush
  • Types of Floss
  • Water Picks
  • Mouth Guards
• Glossary
• Links