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- 3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
- 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
- 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
- 3 Seasons of a Woman's Life That Could Present New Oral Health Challenges
- 3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
- 3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
- 3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
- 3 Ways to Help Your Child Relax at the Dentist
- 4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
- 4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
- 4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
- 50 Cent Has His Own Style - Even in His Smile
- 6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- A Link Between Dental Health - And Mental Health?
- A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
- A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
- A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
- A Royal Fix
- A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
- A Toothless Tiger?
- A World-Class Smile
- 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
- Actress Florence Henderson: You Are Never Too Old To Straighten Your Teeth
- After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
- America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
- Anchorage Devices Enable Greater Precision During Orthodontic Treatment
- Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Are Dental X-rays Really Safe?
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
- Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
- Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With No Prep Veneers
- Avoid These 4 Health Problems with One Simple Denture Practice
- Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
- Baseball, Tobacco and Oral Cancer
- Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
- Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
- Better Dental Hygiene Means a Healthier Heart
- Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
- Bleeding Gums may be a Warning Sign of Gum Disease
- Braces Have Come a Long Way, Says Vanna White
- Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
- Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
- Certain Treatments for Osteoporosis Could Complicate Oral Surgery
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Child Star Nolan Gould Talks About Tooth Extractions, Orthodontic Treatment
- Chipped Teeth Harmoniously Made Good as New!
- Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
- Christie Brinkley Shares Her Experience With Dental Implants
- Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
- Consider These Tips to Reduce Your Dental Visit Anxiety
- Considering Bone and Gums Critical to Achieving a Better Smile With Implants
- Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
- Cosmetic Dentistry and the Urban Legend
- Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
- Crown Lengthening Could Help with Treating Hard to Reach Cavities
- Curt Schilling Blames Smokeless Tobacco for His Oral Cancer
- Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
- Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
- Did You Know? Major League Baseball Players Have New Restrictions on Chewing Tobacco
- DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
- Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
- Do you need Simple Tooth Removal or Surgery? It Depends on a few Factors
- Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
- Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
- Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
- Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- Experience Again the Smile of Your Youth Through Teeth Whitening
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- Fast Food Chains Take One Small Step for Kids' Teeth
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Fitness Expert Jillian Michaels Helps Kick Sleep Apnea
- Five Things to Know about Orthodontic Treatment
- Fixing Adult Teeth Is No Mission Impossible - Just Ask Tom Cruise!
- For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- George Washington's False Teeth
- Get the Real Facts About Local Anesthesia
- Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
- Good Oral Hygiene Made All the Difference for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke
- Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
- Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- Help 'De-Stress' Your Child's Dental Visits with these Tips
- Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
- Hidden Sugar Can Jeopardize Your Health
- Hold Back the Clock with Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry
- How The Biggest Loser Star Jillian Michaels Keeps Her Winning Smile
- 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 to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
- Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
- Hugh Jackman's "Shocking" Teeth
- 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
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
- Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
- Introducing the Palatal Expander
- Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
- It Takes Artistry and Skill to Achieve the Right Color Balance for Your Veneers
- It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
- J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
- 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!
- Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
- Jaw Surgery may be Necessary to Overcome Some Teeth Misalignments
- Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
- Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
- 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 Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
- Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
- Kelly Clarkson Gets to the Root of the Problem
- Know the Facts Before Considering Botox for Jaw Joint Pain
- Know the Risks and Benefits for Same-Day Tooth Replacement
- Kristi Yamaguchi's Braces Helped Give Her a Winning Smile
- Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
- Lasers to Treat Gum Disease are Less Invasive, Cause Less Discomfort
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- Limit Sugar in Your Diet for Better Oral and General Health
- Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
- Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
- Make Informed Choices on Drinking Water by Knowing the Facts
- Martha Stewart Shares Tooth Touch-Up Secrets
- Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
- Moderate Fluoride Use Packs the Biggest Punch for Decay Prevention
- More Than a Clean Feeling - Professional Cleaning Enhances Oral Health
- Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- National Children's Dental Health Month Highlights Importance of Baby Teeth
- 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 Advances Could Revolutionize Decay Treatment
- New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
- New Materials Are Replacing Gold In Today's Dental Crowns
- New Understanding of Bacteria Promises Better Approaches to Oral Care
- No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
- No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
- No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
- Orthodontic Headgear: What It Is and Why It May be Needed
- Padma Lakshmi's Smile: A Recipe for Beauty
- Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
- Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
- Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer With a Healthy Whole Food Diet
- Reducing the Risks and Effects of Dental Sports Injuries
- Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
- Removing Bacterial Plaque is Critical to Halting Advancing Gum Disease
- Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
- Removing Wisdom Teeth now may Prevent Dental Problems Later
- Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
- Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
- Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?
- Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
- Restoring Health and Appearance Through Periodontal Plastic Surgery
- Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
- RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
- Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
- Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
- Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
- See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
- Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
- Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
- Smoking may Increase the Risk of Early Implant Failure
- Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
- Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
- Spice Up Your Teeth
- Sports Injuries To Kids' Teeth
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
- Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
- Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
- That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
- The Before, During and After of Root Canal Treatments
- The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- The Secrets Behind Vanna White's Smile
- The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
- There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
- Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out for Sure to Get the Right Treatment
- This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
- Tips for Picture-Perfect Summer Smiles
- Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile
- Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
- Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
- Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
- Tooth-Colored Fillings: A Natural-Looking Alternative
- Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
- Treating Gum Disease may Require Invasive Procedures
- Treating TMD Like Other Joint-Related Problems
- TV Anchor Nancy O'Dell Discusses Pregnancy and Oral Health
- TV Host Maria Menounos Puts Diabetes in the Spotlight
- TV's Nate Berkus Discusses Dental Sealants, Fluoride Treatments and Flossing
- Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
- Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
- Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
- Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
- Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
- Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
- Veneers an Affordable, Low Impact Way to Achieve a More Attractive Smile
- Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
- We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
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- What Oral Appliance Does Oliva Newton-John Use to Protect Her teeth?
- What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
- What you can do to Reduce Complications After Gum Surgery
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
- Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
- Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
- Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
- Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
- Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
- With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option
- You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
- You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
- You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
- You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
- You're Safe from Infection During Your Dental Visit
- Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
- Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
- Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
- Your Teen's Teeth May Not Be Ready for Veneers
- Your Veneers Have 'Staying Power' - if Cared for Properly
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