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Learn more about the importance of fluoride varnish. At this point, you know how important it is to brush and floss your teeth. And so you do it. Your brush twice a day, and you even remember to floss between your teeth before you go to bed. To take things up a notch, you stick…

If you’re an adult over age 40 with a crooked smile, you may have accepted that this is just the way your smile is going to be. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if there was a way to straighten your teeth in a discreet way that didn’t impact your…

Does my wisdom tooth pain require treatment? The wisdom teeth are known as the third molars, and are non-essential to your daily life. Most people have these teeth removed because they cause pain if they don’t have enough room to erupt properly. However, is all pain associated with wisdom teeth normal? When is it time…

It’s Time for the Tooth Fairy  Parents, it’s officially time! Time to let that imagination fly and release the Tooth Fairy upon the household. It’s time for your little one to lose their first tooth! This is a big moment for kids, and, of course, parents as well. You remember that little tooth fondly, the…

Walk the Aisle With a Straighter Smile There are few events that will put your smile in the spotlight quite like your wedding. Between engagement photos, showers, rehearsal dinners, and the big day itself, you’ll be talking, laughing, and posing nonstop. It only makes sense that you want to feel good about your smile when…

A Hidden Habit That Wears Down Teeth Do you ever wake up with a sore jaw or a dull headache that seems to come out of nowhere? Maybe your teeth feel sensitive and achy, or you’ve noticed the edges look flatter than they used to. If that sounds familiar, you could be dealing with grinding…

Why Fillings Fail (and What You Can Do About It) Dental fillings do a solid job protecting your teeth after you’ve had cavities, cracks, or decay treated. But nothing lasts forever—not even the hardest-working filling in your mouth. Even if you brush and floss diligently, fillings eventually wear out. The bright side is that if…

Yes, Your Smile Can Self-Heal (Kind Of) Your teeth are ridiculously strong. Tooth enamel is the hardest thing in your entire body. But even this super-tough outer layer has its breaking point. Between all the eating, drinking, snacking (and the bacteria that’s always hanging out in your mouth feeding on the remnants of those snacks…

Crowns Can Do More Than You Think When most people think about dental crowns, they picture fixing a tooth that is cracked, worn down, or badly damaged. Crowns are great for that, but they can do a lot more. They can change the shape of a tooth, cover cosmetic flaws, and help your smile look…

Smile duller than you’d like? Tooth whitening can fix that! When your smile isn’t as bright as you’d like, it can chip away at your confidence in little ways. Maybe you avoid photos, smile with your lips closed, or catch yourself critiquing your teeth every time you look in the mirror. If you’ve wondered why…