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Bruised Teeth & How to Avoid Them

Like other body parts, your teeth can get bruised. That might sound strange,…


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Nervous Parent, Nervous Kid?

Just because you’re a nervous patient doesn’t mean your little one should…


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What Teeth Can Tell You: Dental Forensics and Anthropology

Most people know what the average dentist does, but did you know there are…


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How Useful Are Floss Holders?

The answer is: it depends on the person. We all know that flossing is important…


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Why Does Your Dentist Recommend a Bone Graft?

Conceptually, jawbone grafts are fairly simple. New bone, or bone-like…


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Why Snacking Can Hurt Your Teeth

We’re not going to tell you to stop snacking entirely, so you can cross that…


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Chewing Gum Can Help Your Teeth

That is, if the gum is sugarless. Gum with sugar in it still isn’t good for…


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Sports Dentistry, Mouthguards and More!

Sports dentistry is a relatively new field in dentistry, with several slightly…


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Not Just the Tooth Fairy: Dental Traditions for Kids

The Tooth Fairy is an important tool to help kids cope with the potentially…


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Children Should Develop Good Dental Care Habits Early. Here's Why.

You should value dental hygiene in your children for the same reasons you value…