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Oral Health and Eating Disorders

OUR BODIES NEED a wide array of vitamins, minerals,…
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What Are Tongue Ties and Lip Ties?

BEING “TONGUE-TIED” is a common expression in the English…
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Sleep Apnea, Jaws, and Gums

IN JUST THE UNITED STATES, sleep apnea affects over 18 million…
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What Makes Teeth Sensitive?

IF YOU CAN’T REALLY enjoy ice cream because every bite…
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Seal Out Plaque With Sealants

BY THE TIME THEY reach kindergarten, 40 percent of children…
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Fluoride and Cavity Prevention

IF YOU LOOK AT ANY tube of toothpaste with the American…
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5 Dental Tips for Busy Parents

BEING A PARENT can be incredibly hectic. It can be…
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Bleeding Gums: Causes and Treatment

BLEEDING GUMS ARE the most common symptom of gum disease,…
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Conquering Dental Anxiety

EVEN THOUGH WE know, logically, that going to the dentist…
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The Impact of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums

ONE OF THE MOST common complications of diabetes is gum…
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How Smoking Affects Oral Health

WE’VE ALL HEARD over and over how smoking can adversely…
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Sugar, Its Many Aliases, and Your Teeth

WHAT COMES TO MIND when you hear the word “sugar”? Probably…