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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Finding Your Perfect Toothpaste
HOW DO YOU choose the right toothpaste out of the wall of colorful boxes on the store shelf? Is it better to get…
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Dental Sealants for Cavity Prevention
THERE ARE MANY pits and grooves in the chewing surface of a molar where bacteria can grow and lead to…
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Daily Dental Hygiene Tips for Braces Wearers
EVERY ORTHODONTIC PATIENT dreams of Braces Off Day, but tooth decay and unsightly stains can…
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Dental Care Tips for Parents of Young Kids
THE LIFE OF A PARENT is a hectic one. Keeping track of everything your…
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How Braces Have Changed Across History
PICTURE AN ANCIENT Egyptian in braces. That mental image might not be too…
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The Advanced Dental Care of Ancient China
RUDIMENTARY DENTAL EXTRACTIONS were performed in China as early as 6,000 BC, and there is…
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Medicine’s Relationship With Oral Health
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS are a concern with pretty much every medication that exists. We can…
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What Do the Different Parts of Braces Do?
EVERY ORTHODONTIC PATIENT has probably wondered what all the different parts are for in…
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Causes of Crooked Teeth
AS UNFAIR AND ILLOGICAL as it can be, people do tend to judge others on their appearances, and…
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