What to Do With a Knocked-Out Tooth?
LOSING BABY TEETH is a totally normal part of a child’s development, but what happens if…
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Smoking and Vaping Versus Dental Health
A SMOKING HABIT damages every organ and system in the body, including teeth and…
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What’s in Toothpaste?
MOST OF THE TIME, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride, the active ingredient that…
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Preparing for Orthodontic Emergencies
DO YOU HAVE an orthodontic emergency plan? It’s a good idea for anyone who has braces or whose teenager…
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November Is TMJ Awareness Month
SMALL, FIBROUS DISKS act as cushions between the ball and socket of our jaw…
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Diabetes and Our Teeth
DIABETES, WHETHER TYPE 1, 2, or even gestational, makes it more difficult to maintain…
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How to Take Care of Your Retainer
THE SAME KIND of bacteria, plaque, and tartar that accumulates on our teeth can…
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Have an Orthodontist-Approved Halloween!
SPOOKY SEASON HAS been lots of fun this year, and Halloween is just around…
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Beware of TikTok Dental Fads!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is on TikTok, it’s not a great platform to get dental health advice…
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Protecting Your Gums From Recession
YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD the expression “long in the tooth.” It conjures up the image of gum recession…
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