November Is TMJ Awareness Month
SMALL, FIBROUS DISKS act as cushions between the ball and socket of our jaw…
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Diabetes and Our Teeth
DIABETES, WHETHER TYPE 1, 2, or even gestational, makes it more difficult to maintain…
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How to Take Care of Your Retainer
THE SAME KIND of bacteria, plaque, and tartar that accumulates on our teeth can…
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Have an Orthodontist-Approved Halloween!
SPOOKY SEASON HAS been lots of fun this year, and Halloween is just around…
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Beware of TikTok Dental Fads!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is on TikTok, it’s not a great platform to get dental health advice…
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Protecting Your Gums From Recession
YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD the expression “long in the tooth.” It conjures up the image of gum recession…
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Finding Your Perfect Toothpaste
HOW DO YOU choose the right toothpaste out of the wall of colorful boxes on the store shelf? Is it better to get…
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Daily Dental Hygiene Tips for Braces Wearers
EVERY ORTHODONTIC PATIENT dreams of Braces Off Day, but tooth decay and unsightly stains can…
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How Braces Have Changed Across History
PICTURE AN ANCIENT Egyptian in braces. That mental image might not be too…
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The Advanced Dental Care of Ancient China
RUDIMENTARY DENTAL EXTRACTIONS were performed in China as early as 6,000 BC, and there is…
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