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Why Your Gums Bleed

It has happened to the best of us: we are flossing & brushing & then—oh…


Guard Your Teeth

Whether you're shooting hoops, hitting the field, or gearing up for a…


Don’t Get Trapped in the Shame Cycle

People avoid the dentist for many reasons. Cost, residual fear from childhood,…


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How Caffeine Affects Your Smile

Whether it is coffee, tea, or a brightly-colored energy drink, caffeine has…


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How Fiber Intake Can Improve Oral Health

When most people think about dental health, they picture brushing, flossing…


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Mind the Gap: How Missing Teeth Impact More Than Just Your Smile

Though they may be small & often taken for granted, our teeth play a large…


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Don’t Read too Much into Web Advice

It’s tempting to reach out to the ether of the internet to find answers when…


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How Hormones Affect Oral Health: A Woman’s Guide

Love ‘em or hate ‘em—hormones are a part of every woman’s life. They infiltrate…


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Dentists Help Keep Your Tongue Healthy

While they’re mainly known for keeping teeth healthy & white, dentists play…


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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

We might not think about the risk of cavities to toddlers. After all, they’ve…