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Back-to-school dental checklist.

Is Your Child’s Smile School-Ready? A Back-to-School Dental Checklist

Get your child’s smile ready for back-to-school. The final weeks of summer are always a whirlwind of activity. Parents everywhere are juggling a growing to-do list, like shopping for new ...
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Jawbone health matters.

How Jawbone Health Affects Dental Implant Success

If you are thinking about getting dental implants, know that you’re not alone. Every year, more and more Americans discover that dental implants are the most natural-looking and natural-feeling way ...
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Gold dental crowns are still a good choice.

Why Gold Dental Crowns Are Still Used (And Why They Last So Long)

Why Dentists Still Trust Gold Crowns Gold crowns have been used in dentistry for decades, but many patients are still surprised when they hear gold is an option today. With ...
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Straight wire braces give you the teeth you want.

How Straight Wire Braces Work to Align Teeth and Balance Your Bite

Who doesn’t dream of a straight smile? But the reality is that nearly three-fourths of the U.S. population has crooked teeth to some degree. And people with crooked teeth want ...
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Get those cavities taken care of.

Why Some Cavities Hurt and Others Don’t (Until They Suddenly Do)

Cavities Can Sneak Up on You Cavities usually start small. Bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars and starches, then produce acids that wear away the enamel, which is the ...
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Invisalign works for busy adults.

Why Invisalign Appeals to Busy Adults Who Want Subtle Orthodontic Care

A smile is consistently rated among the things people notice when first meeting someone new. A beautiful, genuine smile puts people at ease and makes you appear warm, trustworthy, and ...
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Get relief from tooth pain.

How to Decode Your Tooth Pain: Secret Clues Every Dentist Uses

Whether you’re suffering from a chronic toothache or sharp pain, you should seek help to address the issue as quickly as possible. Experienced dental professionals have the knowledge and skill ...
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Space maintainers save kids' teeth.

How Space Maintainers Help Protect Your Child’s Future Smile

It’s common for parents not to pay too much attention to their child’s baby teeth. After all, they’re not permanent, so they can’t have much impact on a child’s future ...
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Don't ignore dental problems.

Why Waiting Too Long Makes Your Tooth Problems Worse

Don’t wait for the ache. When something doesn’t hurt that bad, we tend to put it on the back burner. If it isn’t a major ache, it can wait, right? ...
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Your gums need care too.

What Your Gums Reveal About Your Overall Health (and Why Dentists Pay Attention)

Your gums are highly important oral structures that protect your teeth and impact the way you look. Gums can also be indicators of your overall health, which is why dentists ...
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