Temporomandibular Disorders
OUR JAWS DO A LOT of work throughout the day, opening and closing over and over so that we can do ordinary things like…
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The First Loose Tooth: A Rite Of Passage
DO YOU REMEMBER losing your first tooth? Maybe it happened later than for your classmates, or maybe you…
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Oral pH: A Delicate Balance
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER a little bit about pH from a science class you took years ago in…
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Dental Care For Baby Teeth
THE SMILE OF a happy child is one of the best things in the world. Unfortunately, dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common…
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Adult Braces: Not A Myth
IF YOU’RE OUT OF your teens, you might think you missed your chance for straight teeth, but that’s not true! Modern orthodontic treatment…
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Dental X-Rays: It’s Time For Your Close-Up
IF WE ASKED you to list three things that happen in a typical dental exam, dental X-rays would probably be one of…
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Protecting Your Child’s Teeth From Injury
WE ALL REMEMBER WHAT it was like to be a kid. Running around, playing outside, discovering the world around us, and making great…
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Canker Sores: Causes And Treatment
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED to enjoy one of your favorite foods, but that angry, swollen lump on your gums or…
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Straight Teeth: Not Just About Looks
THE MOST OBVIOUS impact of orthodontic treatment is a straighter, more attractive smile. While it is true that we tend to perceive people with…
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Orthodontic Treatment: One Phase Or Two?
AS A CULTURE, we tend to think of braces as a teenage experience, so it can be surprising to learn that the…
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