Taking care of your teeth starts with good hygiene, regular checkups, and reporting strange symptoms to your dentist. Learn more about improving your smile.
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How to Stop Bleeding Gums
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Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Xylitol Gum
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Tooth Cracked in Half: Do This If There’s No Pain
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16 Remedies for Wisdom Tooth Pain Relief
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What Is Plaque? A Complete Guide to the Sticky Film on Your Teeth
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Identifying Mouth Sores From Pictures
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Grinding Teeth in Sleep: How to Naturally Retrain Yourself
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Lead Aprons Are No Longer Necessary for Dental X-Rays
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How to Tell If You Have a Cavity
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How to Get Rid of Lingering Bad Breath
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Realistically, How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
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Everything You Need to Know About Parotitis
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8 Causes of a Bump on the Roof of the Mouth
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Hairy Tongue
Fissured tongue
What Is Fissured Tongue?
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Swollen Gums
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Toothache: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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Yellow Tongue
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Telltale Signs of a Cavity vs. Stain
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What Is an Orofacial Pain Specialist?
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Purple Toothpaste Shouldn't Replace Your Regular Toothpaste—Here's Why
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Tooth Pain When You Bite Down On It: Causes and Treatments
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Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Much?
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Mouth Sores
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Does Osteoporosis Affect Your Teeth?
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What to Know About Craze Lines on Front Teeth
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Symptoms of Gum Sores
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What Is Crown Lengthening?
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Can Anxiety Cause Tingling of Your Tongue?
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Selecting the Best Night Guard for Your Oral Health
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Pitfalls From Skipping Your Yearly Dental Cleanings
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Does Brushing Teeth With Baking Soda Really Work?
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Abfraction: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
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What Is an Endodontist?
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What Are the Different Types of Retainers for Teeth?
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Your Mouth Has a Lot to Say About Your Overall Health
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Why Do I Have White Spots on My Teeth?
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Will Apple Cider Vinegar Harm My Teeth?
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The Pros and Cons of a Removable Retainer
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Tooth Decay: Stages, Complications, and Treatment
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6 Reasons Your Teeth Shift Unevenly
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Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?
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Cavity Between Teeth: What You Should Know
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Misaligned or Crooked Jaw: Causes and How to Fix It
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Does Charcoal Toothpaste Work?
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How to Prevent Calcium Buildup on Teeth
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Sensitive Teeth: Causes and Treatment
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The Names and Numbers of Human Teeth
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Crossbite: What Is It and How Is It Treated?
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What Is a Cavity?
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Do Charcoal Toothbrushes Work?
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Why Dental X-Rays Are Necessary
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Oral Hygiene Tips
Replacement Options for Missing Teeth: Dental implant, dentures, dental bridge
What You Can Do About Missing Teeth
Plaque Removal and Preventing Tartar Buildup on Teeth
Leykoplakia
What Is Leukoplakia?
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Which Mouthwash Is Best for You?
Vitamin D and Dental Health
Does Vitamin D Influence Your Dental Health?
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Sparkling Mineral Water and Your Teeth