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October 8, 2026
What You Can Do To Keep Your Smile Young as You Age Given all the chewing, crunching, biting, and gnashing they do, our teeth are surprisingly resilient. Still, everyday wear and tear and…
Read more about How Does Growing Older Impact Your Teeth?
October 7, 2026
Many Medications Have Side Effects on Your Oral Health Generally speaking, medicines are designed to make you feel better. But all drugs, whether taken by mouth or injected, come with a…
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October 6, 2026
Each Option has Pros and Cons Depending on the Health of Your Teeth and Your Budget Nearly 70% of adults aged 35 to 44 years in the United States have at least one missing tooth due to an…
Read more about Decisions, Decisions: Dentures, Bridges or Dental Implants?
October 5, 2026
Periodontal Disease Can Lead to Bone Loss Simple Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease From Progressing You may be surprised to hear that many Americans have some form of periodontal disease…
Read more about Do Your Gums Bleed When You Brush?
October 4, 2026
Know When Symptoms are Superficial or Serious and What To Do Everyone knows you’re supposed to take care of your teeth. But your gums, too? Who worries if their gums are swollen or a little…
Read more about 10 Causes of Swollen Gums
September 28, 2026
This Form of Periodontal Disease Can Lead to Inflammation and Infection…And Worse Gingivitis is a word that many people have heard, but not a lot of people know what it is or why you…
Read more about Gingivitis? Keep It Out of Your Mouth!
September 28, 2026
Grinding Your Teeth Bruxism Can Lead to a Host of Oral Health Issues Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called…
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July 20, 2026
A Dark Side to DIY Whitening: Why Your Dentist Offers the Best Results At-home whiteners are easy to use and relatively cheap. But if your teeth or gums are sensitive, custom-made trays…
Read more about At Home or Professional Teeth Whitening?
July 13, 2026
Using Proper Techniques Are Important if You Want to Floss Effectively Techniques for Taking Care of Teeth and Gums. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends flossing at least once a…
Read more about Do You Floss Like a Boss?