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News, events, fun facts, dental hints and tips — you'll find it all here in our blog. The more you know about your dental health, the better you can care for it. If you have questions about your oral health, chances are you'll find the answers here!

5 Ways to Alleviate Orthodontic Brace Pain

Orthodontic braces on your teeth are worth the effort in order to get straightened teeth, but the discomfort that you will likely experience from the braces can be discouraging and uncomfortable. This discomfort is most likely associated with your body responding to the pressure on your teeth, and it can vary depending on your age, […]

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Healthy Aging: Oral Health for Older Adults

In the past, losing teeth and getting dentures was considered an almost-inevitable part of aging. Those days are over. Intact teeth, healthy gums and pain-free smiles are what older adults should expect as they maintain good oral hygiene and get regular dental care. Click here to learn more information from usnews.com

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7 Tips for Healthy Gums and a Great Smile

Healthy gums are critical for good oral health and a great smile. Taking a little time each day to brush, floss and take care of your gums will go a long way in preventing dental problems down the road. Click here for more information from lifehack.com

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Keeping a Toothbrush Clean

We often don’t think about brushing our teeth until we actually need to do so. That, however, can actually be harmful to your oral health. Your mouth has all sorts of oral bacteria in it, and keeping your mouth clean helps lessen the harmful bacteria that may cause tooth decay. The tools that you use […]

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How to Soothe a Teething Baby

Parents often think that their babies are teething when they begin drooling and putting their fingers in their mouth when they are around 3 or 4 months old. However, this is often simply a developmental milestone and has nothing to do with actual teething. See more from verywell.com

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Caring for your Teeth and Gums

Do you care for your teeth properly? More often than not oral hygiene is overlooked. These tips will help you get on top of your oral hygiene, with advice on when to brush to natural solutions and remedies to ensure your teeth and gums are properly cared for. See more from Reader's Digest!

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How Stem Cells Could End Root Canals

What if you could skip that visit to the dentist because your teeth could heal themselves? Researchers from the University of Nottingham and the Wyss Institute at Harvard University developed new regenerative dental fillings that use the stem cells inside your teeth to repair tissue – potentially making root canals ancient history. See more from […]

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Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy

There are a number of things parents can do to help their children enjoy a lifetime with healthy teeth and gums, a dental expert says. See more from health.usnews.com

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Top 10 Reasons to Get Regular Dental Cleanings

Poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular checkups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene. Click here for more information from verywell.

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Which Mouthwash Should You Use?

Of the market’s abundance of choices―breath-freshening, antibacterial, fluoridated, etc.―which is right for you? Here’s how to tell from RealSimple.com

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