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The Other Benefit of Flossing

The new year is all about starting good habits. Flossing is one of the best ones to get into, and not only for your teeth…

Mouthwash: More Than Just Fresh Breath

We’ve all grabbed a cheek-full of mouthwash for those moments when our breath has to be on point — before meeting the in-laws or after…

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: More Than a Mouthful

Your temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to the rest of your skull. It sits right below your ears, and when it is strained or damaged,…

Mouth Guards

This month, parents across the country will be flooding their backyards and creating ice rinks for themselves and their kids to play hockey. Most backyard…

Wisdom teeth: What are they and why do we remove them?

Your wisdom teeth are the third of the three sets of molars in the back of your mouth, and the ones that sit farthest to…

Your smile: more than just a pretty face

The simplest things can prompt a healthy smile: a word, a sound or a picture. But the biological science behind our grins is actually quite…

Chewing gum: beyond fresh breath

We all grew up hearing the same story about gum: don’t chew it because it’s bad for your teeth. While that’s true for sugary bubble…

Post-Root Canal Care

After your root canal, it is possible to have some discomfort when the anesthesia wears off. This is temporary, and best managed with over-the-counter pain…

What Are Dentures?

Dentures are prosthetics used to replace some — or all — of your natural teeth. Sometimes teeth fall out due to health issues or advanced…

Does My Teenager Need Braces?

By the time they have all of their adult teeth, most teens experience misalignments affecting their teeth, jaw, bite and, of course, their smile. For…