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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!

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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What You Can and Can't Eat With Braces

Do you know what you can and can't eat with braces? Having braces doesn't mean that you will be living on pureed, bland foods during your treatment. Knowing what foods you can and can't eat with your braces will help you achieve the optimum results after your orthodontic treatment has been completed. Click here for […]

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Sorry Haters, But You Can’t Stop Flossing Your Teeth Just Yet

For years, dentists have recommended flossing as an essential element of dental hygiene. But according to a new report by the Associated Press, the medical benefits of flossing may be total bunk. Click here for more information from the Huffington Post.

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What Are Treatments for Receding Gums?

If you’ve noticed that your teeth look a little longer or your gums seem to be pulling back from your teeth, you have receding gums. This can have several causes. The most serious cause is periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. While there’s no cure for periodontal disease, you can and should manage it. […]

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Can Seasonal Allergies Affect Teeth

Seasonal allergies can negatively affect oral health by causing a sore throat, dry mouth and tooth pain. Click here for more information from 1Dental.com!

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7 Ways To Prevent Oral Cancer

Our mouths play a much larger role in our day-to-day life than we think. Your lifestyle directly influences your oral health and the long-term possibility disease in the mouth should influence your habits. Each year, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer. The biggest worry is that the mortality rate of oral […]

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