Your Child’s Toothbrush
THESE DAYS, THERE are so many toothbrushes to choose from that it’s hard to find the right one for…
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Warning Signs of a Failed Root Canal
IN RARE CASES, endodontic treatment on a tooth can fail and require retreatment. We want to make sure…
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The First Black Woman Dentist in the US
IDA GRAY WAS BORN in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1867. She became an orphan when…
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Stress and Our Smiles
MENTAL HEALTH AND physical health are tied together in ways we don’t always expect. That even…
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Oral Health Goal: Cut Sugar Intake in Half
SUGAR GOES BY MANY NAMES and hides where we’d least expect it. Molasses and…
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What Causes Tooth Sensitivity?
IT CAN BE DIFFICULT to get any enjoyment out of a cozy mug of hot cocoa if every…
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How We Treat Traumatic Dental Injuries
EVEN WHEN WE’RE doing everything we’re supposed to do to keep our teeth healthy and…
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Dental Health: Men Vs. Women
MEN AND WOMEN have a lot in common, but they face significantly different challenges…
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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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