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You’ve put off getting veneers because you worry it’s vain to worry about your smile. But your smile not only makes those around you feel better; smiling more makes you feel better. That’s just one reason why people love their veneers.

You might be tempted to ignore a back molar when you're missing it. After all, it’s so far back that nobody will notice it’s gone, right? But teeth aren’t like Jenga®. You can’t expect to take one out without the others tumbling.

When you have a headache, the last thing you think about is your teeth. But if you grind your teeth at night — an unconscious habit called bruxism — the stress causes a variety of facial pains, including headaches. An oral appliance may help.

Whether it’s you, your child, or an aging parent who has difficulty sitting still, restlessness can negatively affect the outcome of a dental procedure. The solution is simple: Sedation dentistry calms anxiety and keeps squirmy patients relaxed.

If you’re missing one or just a few teeth, dentures are out as a tooth-replacement system. Now, you’re left with choosing between a dental bridge or dental implants. Which one is best for your particular situation?

You’ve been brushing your teeth since you were a kid, so you know what you’re doing, right? Well, you may not know what you’re doing wrong. Tooth brushing requires the proper tools and technique. Here’s how to avoid common mistakes.

If your jaw constantly hurts or pops, clicks, or gets stuck, you probably have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. TMJ pain may lower your quality of life and interfere with sleep. An oral appliance may improve both.

Dental veneers can fix your smile and boost your confidence when you're unhappy with your teeth. Veneers have both aesthetic benefits and functional ones, too. Following are five problems veneers can solve.

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the last holiday creature you want to resemble is The Grinch. His yellow-toothed smile would send shivers down anyone’s spine. But the Grinch smiles back at you when you look in the mirror. Why?

If you want a boost in humility, run everything you think you know by your kid. Or the internet. Or your dentist. Everything you think you know could be wrong, including how you brush and floss. Think you’re doing them right? You could be wrong.

In an ideal world, every missing tooth would be replaced by a single, highly functional, and aesthetically pleasing dental implant. However, ideals don’t always apply to individual cases. Many times, a bridge is your best solution. Here’s why.

Whether you need a complex dental procedure or simply feel anxious at the dentist’s office, sedation dentistry keeps you comfortable — physically and emotionally, too. Following is a breakdown to help you understand your sedation options. 

Snoring isn’t just annoying; it could be dangerous. When you snore, your airways are blocked and you may not be getting enough air to nourish your organs. A simple oral appliance helps open your airways so your sleep is snore-free and oxygen-rich.

In today’s busy world, you’re always looking for activities that you can combine or cut out. But you should never cut out biannual dentist appointments for yourself and your family. Family dentistry preserves your health in many ways. Here are four.

When it's time to straighten your teeth, you can choose between traditional braces and clear aligner trays. Aligner trays such as Invisalign® are popular and widely publicized, but sometimes braces are the best bet for you or your child. 

Professional teeth whitening treatments are the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment out there, and it’s easy to “see” why. In under an hour, you brighten your smile significantly, making you look more attractive and successful.

A dental crown is one of the most versatile tools to restore your smile and oral health. Your dentist may recommend a crown to achieve functional and aesthetic dental goals. Will a crown work for you?

Nobody wants to lose a tooth, but sometimes you must. Whether your tooth is decayed, broken, or impacted, an extraction could improve oral health and save other teeth and life. Here’s why an extraction may be your best bet.

Maybe it was the bullying nicknames you were called as a child. Maybe it’s your discomfort with how you look in photos. Whatever the reason, if you show too much gum when you smile, veneers create the stunning, white smile you crave.

Taking care of your teeth is important for your overall health and getting routine checkups is part of ensuring your teeth and gums are in their best shape. If you’re scheduled for checkups every six months, here are some reasons to keep them.

A healthy diet is important for everyone, but for your child's proper growth and development, they must get their recommended daily allowances of bone-growing, muscle-strengthening vitamins and minerals.

More cost-effective than a filling, a little proactive care can help keep your child’s teeth strong and healthy. Benjamin Franklin said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” If there was ever a motto for dentistry, this should be it.

With so many toothpaste options on the market, how can you tell which is the best choice? Here are some tips to find the right toothpaste for your child.