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• (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
• 10 Facts You Should Know About Tooth Decay
• 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
• 3 Areas to Watch to Avoid Excessive Tooth Wear
• 3 Common Causes for Chronic Dry Mouth and What You can do About It
• 3 Dental Signs of an Eating Disorder
• 3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
• 3 Things to Consider for Lowering Your Child's Risk for Cavities
• 3 Ways to Stop or Reduce Painful Tooth Sensitivity
• 4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
• 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
• 4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
• 4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
• 4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
• 4 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Snacking and Still Keep Your Teeth Healthy
• A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
• A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
• A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
• A Royal Fix
• A Stainless Steel Crown Could Help a Struggling Primary Molar Last Longer
• A Team Approach to Implants Helps Ensure a Satisfying New Smile
• A Toothless Tiger?
• 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 Jennie Garth Shares Tips for Making Oral Health Fun!
• Add a Healthy Diet to Your Oral Cancer Prevention Strategy
• Addressing Risk Factors: Taking the Fight Against Tooth Decay to a New Level
• America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
• An Implant Restoration Could Prevent Bone Loss
• Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
• Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
• Are mouthguards important? Just ask Fitness Expert Jillian Michaels
• Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
• Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
• Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
• Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
• Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
• Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
• Beyond Brushing and Flossing: Consider Other Risk Factors for Tooth Decay
• Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
• Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures
• Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
• Braces Have Come a Long Way, Says Vanna White
• Braces: A Rite of Passage Even for Hollywood Kids
• Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
• Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
• Cavity Buster Club
• Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
• Changing Antibiotic Use Today will Help Ensure Their Effectiveness Tomorrow
• Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
• Choosing the Best Path to Whiter Teeth
• Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
• Christie Brinkley Shares Her Experience With Dental Implants
• Christie Brinkley's All-American Smile
• Christie Brinkley's Tips on Tooth Whitening
• Common Ways We Can Treat Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
• Cosmetic Dental Options - Time For Change
• Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
• Could Your Metal Allergy Keep You From Obtaining Dental Implants?
• Customized Temporary Crowns Help Ensure a Satisfying Permanent Smile
• Demi Moore Doesn't Mind the Gap
• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
• Dental Hygienist - Your Partner in Preventing Disease and Maintaining Oral Health
• Dental Implants and Diabetes
• Dental Implants can also Support Other Traditional Restorations
• Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
• Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
• Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
• Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
• Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
• Do You Need Antibiotics Before Having a Dental Procedure?
• Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
• Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
• Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
• Don't Let Smoking Increase Your Chances of Implant Failure
• 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
• Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
• Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
• Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
• Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
• Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
• Even with Mercury, Dental Amalgam is a Safe Choice for Tooth Filling
• Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
• Facts You Should Know About Gum Disease
• Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
• FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
• Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
• Find and Treat the Actual Source of Tooth Pain to Relieve it
• Finding and Treating a Cracked Tooth Early is Key to its Survival
• Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
• Frequently Asked Questions about Fixed Dentures
• Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canals
• From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile
• George Washington's False Teeth
• Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
• Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
• Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
• Giuliana and Bill Rancic Talk Tooth Decay
• Good Oral Health Starts Early
• Good Oral Hygiene Made All the Difference for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke
• Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
• Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
• Hilary Duff's Chipped Front Teeth Repaired with Veneers
• How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
• How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
• How Dental Implants Saved Taylor Hicks' Smile
• How Does Tooth Bleaching Work?
• How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
• How Long Is the Implant Process? It Depends on Your Bone Health
• How Your Dentist Can Help You Get a Better Night's Sleep
• Implant-Supported Dentures - a Better Fit with Excessive Bone Loss
• Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
• Implants Versus Bridgework: Which Is Best For You?
• Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
• In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
• Include These Important Nutrients on Your Dinner Plate for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
• Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
• Iron Chef Cat Cora Shares a Secret of Her Bright Smile: Tooth Whitening
• Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
• Is Your Smile Too Gummy? Here's How We Might Be Able to Improve it
• It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
• Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
• Jane Fonda Chooses New Teeth Over a New Car!
• Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
• Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
• Jaw Pain Disorders Could be Related to Other Body Conditions
• Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
• John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
• Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
• Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
• Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
• Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
• Keep an Eye on These Four Things to Prevent Abnormal Tooth Wear
• Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
• Keep Tooth Decay Away
• Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
• Keeping the Lid on Acid to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
• Kids and Sports: Preventing Dental Injury With Mouthguards
• Know the Benefits - and Limitations - of Your Dental Insurance Plan
• Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment
• Know the Risks and Benefits for Same-Day Tooth Replacement
• Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
• Learn About Living the Life You Love with Designer Nate Berkus
• Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
• Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
• Local Anesthesia Provides a More Pleasant and Thorough Dental Experience
• Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
• Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
• Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
• Meet Brady Reiter and You'll Believe in the Tooth Fairy!
• Michael Douglas' Plea: Get Screened for Oral Cancer!
• Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
• Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
• Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
• Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
• Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
• New Antiviral Drugs can Help you Break the Cold Sore Outbreak Cycle
• New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
• New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
• No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
• Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
• Non-Prescription Pain Medication can Manage Most Post-Procedure Discomfort
• Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want
• Not Your Granddad's Dental Care: the New Approach to Tooth Decay Treatment
• OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
• Pay Attention to Gum Disease Warning Signs for an Early Diagnosis
• Plan Ahead to Make Your Smile the Best it can be for Your Big Day!
• Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
• Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
• Providing A Clear Alternative To Traditional Orthodontic Braces
• Regenerating Lost Bone Can Make Dental Implants a Reality
• Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
• Retainers: Making Your New Smile Permanent
• Root Canal Treatment: A First-Timer's Guide
• RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
• Saliva Performs Many Functions for Both Oral and General Health
• Same Day Dentistry!!!
• Science and Art: Partners in Crafting a Superior Set of Dentures
• See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
• Setting the Record Straight on Root Canal Treatments
• Shaquille O'Neal's Slam Dunk Against Sleep Apnea
• Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
• Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
• Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
• Solving the Problem of Missing Teeth With Orthodontics and Restorations
• Spice Up Your Teeth
• Stabilizing Your New Smile: Answering Your Questions about Orthodontic Retainers
• Staining Within a Tooth Requires a Clinical Whitening Approach
• Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
• Stop Gum Disease Before it Threatens Your Dental Implant
• Successful Outcomes With Dentures Depends on Attention to Detail
• Take Care of Your Gums, Take Care of Your Heart
• Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
• Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
• Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
• Take These Steps to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
• Taking the Right Steps to Prevent Early Tooth Decay in Children
• Taylor Hicks: I Should Have Worn a Mouthguard!
• Teeth Grinding Could be Causing Your Teeth to be Loose
• Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
• Television Host Nancy O'Dell Provides Advice for New Mothers
• Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
• That Painful, Irritating Feeling Could be Burning Mouth Syndrome
• That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
• The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
• The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
• The Material Girl and the True Blood Star Flaunt Distinctive Smiles
• The Secrets Behind Vanna White's Smile
• The Simple Bitewing X-Ray is a Game Changer for Maintaining Dental Health
• The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Teeth
• The Time Interval to Replant a Knocked Out Tooth Can Affect its Longevity
• The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
• These Digital Tools Increase the Success Rate of Dental Implants
• Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
• Tips for Winter Tooth Sensitivity
• Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
• Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
• Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
• Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
• Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
• Turn Back the Clock with Whiter Teeth
• TV's Nate Berkus Discusses Dental Sealants, Fluoride Treatments and Flossing
• Understanding the Latest News on Fluoride
• Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
• Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
• Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• Welcome
• What Florence Henderson Learned From Her Impacted Teeth
• What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
• What To Do About A Child's Toothache
• What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
• Who's Afraid of Dental Implant Surgery?
• Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
• Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
• Why Dental Visits are a Smart Idea - Even on a Limited Budget
• Why Halitosis Happens
• Why You Need a Long-Term Dental Care Plan
• Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
• With Proper Management, Dental Implants can be a Reality for Diabetics
• Word Quiz on Oral Hygiene
• You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
• You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
• Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
• Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
• Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
• Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
• Your Teenager may need to Wait on an Implant for a Missing Tooth

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