Wait, Radioactive Toothpaste Was a Thing?
RADIATION AND THE harm it can do to humans wasn’t well understood in the early years after…
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The Fascinating History of Fluoride
THE ONE INGREDIENT a tube of toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance…
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Let’s Answer Some Orthodontic FAQs!
MANY PEOPLE DON’T know much about orthodontic treatment, and we tend to hear a lot of the…
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Debunking the Top Braces Excuses
A LOT OF ADULTS believe (incorrectly) that they missed their chance at having straight teeth…
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What to Do With a Knocked-Out Tooth?
LOSING BABY TEETH is a totally normal part of a child’s development, but what happens if…
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Smoking and Vaping Versus Dental Health
A SMOKING HABIT damages every organ and system in the body, including teeth and…
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What’s in Toothpaste?
MOST OF THE TIME, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride, the active ingredient that…
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Preparing for Orthodontic Emergencies
DO YOU HAVE an orthodontic emergency plan? It’s a good idea for anyone who has braces or whose teenager…
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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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