Everyday Care
Brushing, flossing, checkups, diet and the everyday habits that keep teeth and gums healthy.
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Chipped a Tooth While Wearing Braces? What to Do Next and How It Gets Repaired
You bite into something, feel a strange crunch, and run your tongue over your teeth. One edge feels…
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Do You Need Braces Before Getting Dental Implants? How Tooth Alignment and Missing Teeth Fit Together
If you have a gap where a tooth used to be and the teeth around it are crooked,…
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Can You Get Braces With a Missing Tooth? What to Know Before You Straighten Your Smile
Short answer: yes, in most cases you can. A missing tooth does not close the door on orthodontic…
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Can You Get Braces With Missing Teeth? What to Know Before Straightening and Replacing a Gap
If you have a gap in your smile and crooked teeth around it, it is natural to wonder…
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Should You Sleep With Your Dentures In? What to Know About Nighttime Wear, Snoring and Sleep Apnea
For most people, the best habit is to take dentures out at night, clean them, and let the…
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Can You Get Your Teeth Professionally Cleaned While Wearing Braces?
If you have braces, or your child does, you have probably wondered whether a regular dental cleaning still…
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Can Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Use Affect a Child’s Teeth and Future Braces?
Sooner or later, almost every parent of a baby or toddler watches a small thumb slide into a…
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Cavity vs. Stain: How to Tell the Difference
You look in the mirror, catch a weird dark spot on a tooth, and your brain instantly goes:…
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Is Teeth Cleaning Safe During Pregnancy? Timing, X-Rays, and Gum Bleeding
Pregnancy comes with a long list of “Is this okay?” questions, about food, workouts, skincare, medications, and yes,…
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Dry Mouth Causes: Medications, Dehydration, and When to Get Help
Dry mouth sounds like a small annoyance, until you’re living with it. Maybe you wake up with a…