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  The wise patient’s cheat sheet on wisdom teeth removal

  The Wise Patient’s Cheat Sheet on Wisdom Teeth Removal There’s no way around it: the time has come for your wisdom teeth to be extracted....

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  The story on soda

  The Story on Soda: Your Soft Drink Questions Answered Sorry to burst your bubble, but the reality is that no matter how refreshing that sweet, fizzy s...

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  The mouthwash mistake you could be making

  The Mouthwash Mistake You Could Be Making It can freshen up your breath faster than brushing, but does mouthwash really make a big difference when it...

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  The dirt on “dragon breath” and how to slay it for good

  The Dirt on “Dragon Breath” And How to Slay It for Good There’s a reason people commonly refer to halitosis as “dragon breath&...

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  The buzz on braces for adults

  The Buzz on Braces for Adults: 5 Things You Should Know Wish you could go back in time to straighten your teeth? Good news: the ship hasn’t sail...

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  Teeth trauma – it’s a sensitive issue

  You’re not imagining it. That sudden twinge of pain in one or more of your teeth can, in fact, be caused by something as simple as a blast of wi...

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  Teeth grinding – causes and more

  Teeth Grinding: Causes and Preventative Care Steps You Can Take Whether you’re stressed or just anxious, teeth grinding, also known as bruxism,...

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  Taste loss – could it be a dental problem?

  Taste Loss: Could It Be a Dental Problem? Most people know that poor oral hygiene results in cavities and gum disease, but did you know that it can al...

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  5 steps to solving the sweets problem

  Parent’s Cheat Sheet: 5 Steps to Solving the Sweets Problem Birthday celebrations, holidays, and countless school or extracurricular activities...

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  Straight talk – the best time for braces

  Straight Talk: The Best Time for Braces Is your child starting to lose baby teeth? If so, you might want to shift your focus from playing the tooth fa...

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  Smoking and your mouth

  Smoking, Your Mouth, and Your Health There are no ifs, ands, or “butts” about it: smoking can be detrimental to oral health. Beyond the ba...

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  Your child’s sippy cup – friend or foe?

  Your Child’s Sippy Cup: Is it a Friend or Foe? Shaped like your child’s favorite action heroes and in every vibrant color imaginable, sipp...

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  Sealants: A simple way to fight decay

  Sealants: A Simple Way to Fight Tooth Decay Does it feel like pulling teeth to get your child to brush and floss every day? Instilling good hygiene in...

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  6 ways medicine can sabotage your smile

  Mind Your Meds: 6 Ways Medicine Can Sabotage Your Smile Be honest: do you take the time to read through the lengthy medical pamphlets attached to your...

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  Receding gums: Are your teeth in peril?

  Receding Gums: Are Your Teeth in Peril? No cavities, no problem, right? Wrong! Even the straightest and whitest of teeth can fall prey to a serious ca...

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  Oral yeast infections

  Oral Yeast Infections: Yes, They’re Common – and Contagious! The last thing you would think to talk to your dentist about is a yeast infecti...

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  Evaluating floss alternatives

  Not a Fan of Flossing? Try These Alternatives. First there was the toothpick, then there was floss, and now there are a bevy of new dental tools makin...

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  Simple ways to stop thumb sucking

  No Crying Necessary: Simple Ways to Stop Thumb Sucking At first it was adorable, but now it has become worrisome. Starting to fear your child is addic...

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  Dental problems parents pass down to children

  Nature vs. Nurture: Dental Problems Parents Pass Down To Children Parents, in particular, want to know: does DNA predetermine dental health? It’...

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  The story on canker sores

  Mystery Solved: The Story on Canker Sores Canker sores are quite literally a sensitive issue, but someone has to talk about it! What are canker sores...

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  Sealants: Stop cavities before they begin

  Sealants: Stop Cavities Before They Begin Imagine you could protect your smile and preserve good oral health. Would you do it? In all likelihood the a...

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  5 tips to manage your child’s dental anxiety

  5 Tips to Manage Your Child’s Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety is prevalent among young children and, in many cases, can stem from an adult’s...

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  Let’s clear the air – Smokeless tobacco still means trouble!

  Let’s Clear The Air: Smokeless Tobacco Still Means Trouble! Chew it, dip it, suck it or “snuff” it–there’s no smoke involved...

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  In defense of root canals – the unsung hero of dental care

  In Defense of Root Canals: The Unsung Hero of Dental Care Think you might need a root canal? It’s not the end of the world, nor is it as torturo...

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  How to recognize and prevent gum disease

  How to Recognize and Prevent Gum Disease Gum disease affects approximately half of all Americans. While that’s a startling statistic, what’...