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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
3 Common Causes for Chronic Dry Mouth and What You can do About It
3 Cutting Edge Ways You Could Benefit from Dental Implants
3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
4 Foods That May Help You Prevent Tooth Decay
4 Situations Where a Crown Could Improve an Existing Tooth
4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Risk for Tooth Decay
5 Ways to Make Your Smile More Confident and Inviting
A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
A Royal Fix
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Extend the Life of a Primary Molar
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 Blythe Danner Is a Leader in the Fight Against Oral Cancer
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
Actress Katherine Heigl Straightened Her Smile with Invisalign Clear Aligners
Advances in Clear Aligners Make Them a Viable Choice for More Teens
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
Air Abrasion: An Alternative to the Traditional Dental Drill
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
Answers to Expectant Mothers' Frequent Questions
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
Artificial Sweeteners are By and Large a Safe Alternative to Sugar
As Summer Heats Up, Be on Your Guard for Tooth Injuries
Avoiding the Jim Carrey Chipped-Tooth Look
Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
Baseball and Braces: Joe Girardi's Bargain
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
Be Sure Your Dentist Knows You're Undergoing Aspirin Therapy
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures
Bone, Gums and Implants - Keeping a Healthy Balance for a Beautiful Smile
Braces Have Come a Long Way, Says Vanna White
Celebrating Paul Revere, Patriot and Dental Craftsman
Changes: David Bowie's Dental Transformation
Changing Antibiotic Use Today will Help Ensure Their Effectiveness Tomorrow
Child Star Nolan Gould Talks About Tooth Extractions, Orthodontic Treatment
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
Composite Resins Could be the Answer to Damaged Front Teeth
Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
Cosmetic Dentistry and the Urban Legend
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Custom Mouthguards Aren't Just for NFL Superstars
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
Dental Implants and Natural Teeth: the Similarities and the Differences
Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
Developing a Dental Care Strategy Could Save Long-Term Costs
Diabetes and Oral Health
Did You Know? Clear Aligners Have Been Improved For Teens
Did You Know? Minor Tooth Contouring and Reshaping Can Enhance Your Smile!
Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
Don't Let Smoking Increase Your Chances of Implant Failure
Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
Don't Let Tooth Pain Linger — The Cost May Just Be Too High
Don't Neglect Office Cleanings with Dental Implants
Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
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
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
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 Bleeding Gums
Five Things You Should Know About Sleep Apnea
Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
Floss First or Last? Here are Reasons for Either Approach
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile
Get Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
Get the Facts About Popular Artificial Sweeteners
Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
Gluten Sensitivity can Lead to Dental Problems
Gold or Porcelain Crowns? The Factors to Consider
Having Trouble Flossing? Try Using an Oral Irrigator
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
Here's Why Smoking Can Be Hazardous to Your Dental Health
Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
How Cosmetic Dentistry Saved Jerry Rice's Smile
How Dentistry Saved Kathy Ireland's Smile
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
Immediate Implants Help you Avoid Disruptions in Your Appearance
Implant-Supported Dentures - a Better Fit with Excessive Bone Loss
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Habit with These Tips
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
Irritating Cold Sore Outbreaks can be Controlled Through Medication
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
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
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
Keep an Eye on the Jaw Bone After a Teenager's Tooth Loss
Know What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
LeAnn Rimes Dental Drama: Emergency Root Canal
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
Loose Dentures Could Lead to Further Bone Loss
Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
Major Benefits for Tooth Replacement With Dental Implants
Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
Matthew Lewis Adult Orthodontics
Matthew Lewis's Metamorphosis
Metal Dental Amalgam: Still a Safe and Effective Tooth Filling
Michael Douglas' Plea: Get Screened for Oral Cancer!
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health
Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want
Occasional Tongue Redness may be Irritating but not a Serious Health Issue
Oral Cancer Overview: What You Should Know
Oral Health Can Prove Challenging in Your Senior Years
Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
Pay Attention to Gum Disease Warning Signs for an Early Diagnosis
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
Practice the Dental Care Basics to Ensure a Healthy Smile
Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
Quitting Smoking can Improve the Health of Your Teeth and Gums
Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
Replacing a Knocked-Out Tooth Quickly Increases its Survival Chances
Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
Six Ways Saliva Helps Your Mouth and Body Stay Healthy
Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
Spice Up Your Teeth
Straightening Your Child's Teeth: When is the best time to start?
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
Take Heed to the Subtle Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Take These Steps to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
Taking Care of Oral Health Crucial to Quality of Life for HIV Positive Patients
Taking Care of your Teeth During Pregnancy Helps Both you and your Baby
Ten Reasons for a Smile Makeover
Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
That Odd Looking Sore in Your Mouth is No Cause for Alarm
The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
The Effects of Missing Teeth
The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
The Implant Process can be Shortened, Depending on the Tooth Type
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
The Material Girl and the True Blood Star Flaunt Distinctive Smiles
The Scare That Made Iron Chef Cat Cora Believe in Mouthguards
There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
Things you Should Know about Oral Cancer
TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
Toothbrushing Tips
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
Treating a "Gummy" Smile Starts with Finding out the Cause
Treating Kids' Sports-Related Dental Injuries
Treating Thumb Sucking Now Could Reduce Orthodontic Treatment Later
Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
TV Design Guru Nate Berkus Shares the Secrets Behind His Dazzling Smile
TV's Nate Berkus Discusses Dental Sealants, Fluoride Treatments and Flossing
Ultra-Thin Veneers Might Help You Avoid Enamel Removal
Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
Welcome to Our Blog
What Made American Idol Finalist Elliott Yamin Smile?
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
What Won't Florence Henderson Leave Home Without?
What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
While Usually Benign, Lichen Planus Lesions Should Still be Examined
Why
Big Bang Theory
Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Why Bear a Chipped Tooth?
Why Dental Visits are a Smart Idea - Even on a Limited Budget
Why we Need to Care for a Younger Patient's Bone after a Tooth Loss
Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
With Proper Management, Dental Implants can be a Reality for Diabetics
Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
Your Dentist can Help Guide you in the Best Treatment Option for Sleep Apnea
Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
Your Teenager not Ready for an Implant? Here's What We Can Do Instead
Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
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