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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Fear of visiting the dentist can be a serious problem. Here are signs that you may have a dental phobia worth addressing...

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Tips to Keep Your Kids' Smiles Happy and Healthy

Good dental health starts with you—the parents! Here are 10 tips to keep your kids' teeth healthy...

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Stress and Your Oral Health

You may be aware of the physical and emotional symptoms of stress, but did you know that stress can also affect your oral health...

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What is an Orthodontist?

Learn about the specialized treatments and services offered by an orthodontist that are designed to correct tooth/bite alignment issues and enhance your dental health and appearance.

Gum Disease Risk Assessment Quiz

This tool is designed to help you and your dentist identify factors that might increase your risk for gum disease...

Cavity Risk Assessment Quiz

This tool is designed to help you and your dentist identify factors that might increase your risk for gum disease...

What Happens During an Eye Exam

Eye exams include vision tests to determine your vision needs and current eye health.

What to Expect During a Dental Check up

A hygienist will start your check-up with a teeth cleaning. Once done, you'll meet with the dentist for your exam...

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

When you experience a dental problem or oral injury, it's important to know if you need emergency dental care and if your dental plan covers…

Why Visit the Dentist?

You may think dental check-ups are all about getting your teeth cleaned. But your dentist does much more than polish your pearly whites when you visit...

Teeth Cleaning Process and Benefits

Teeth cleanings are part of routine dental care done by your dentist. The cost of a teeth cleaning depends on whether you have dental insurance and the type of dental insurance you have...

Diagnosing and Treating Dry Mouth

Find out why you can't ignore that dry, sticky feeling.

Guide to Dental Implants

Dental implants are a type of oral surgery that can help replace missing teeth. Learn about what kinds of insurance cover dental implants, when you might consider getting dental implants...

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Oral Health?

Find out more about the effects of drinking alcohol and how you can maintain good oral health and hygiene.

How Much Does a Tooth Extraction Cost?

If a tooth shows signs of decay, your dentist may need to fill the cavity. Cavity fillings costs may depend on the type of filling material, insurance coverage, and other factors...

How Much Does a Teeth Cleaning Cost?

Teeth cleanings are part of routine dental care done by your dentist. The cost of a teeth cleaning depends on whether you have dental insurance and the type of dental insurance you have...

How Much Does a Cavity Filling Cost?

If a tooth shows signs of decay, your dentist may need to fill the cavity. Cavity fillings costs may depend on the type of filling material, insurance coverage, and other factors...

What You Should Know About Dental Tartar and Plaque

Learn more about dental plaque and how it can lead to dental tartar if not taken care of...

Cracked Tooth Diagnosis and Treatment

Whether you’re experiencing sudden dental pain or had an injury, here’s what you need to know about cracked teeth...

When Do You Need a Root Canal Procedure?

A root canal is a type of oral surgery procedure that happens when your tooth is infected or decayed. Read more about how dentists clean and prevent further decay...

Receding Gums: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Receding gums begin with a buildup of plaque within the gums and teeth. Learn more about receding gums, how they are diagnosed, and what can be done to treat this dental issue...

Preventive Dentistry: What is Preventive Dental Care?

Preventive dentistry is dental care that helps maintain good oral health. It’s a combination of regular dental check-ups along with developing good habits like...

How to Prepare for Oral Surgery

Prepare for an oral surgery in the same way you would for any serious medical procedure, and always make sure to follow your dentist’s direction...

Tips to Keep Your Kids' Smiles Happy and Healthy

Good dental health starts with you—the parents! Here are 10 tips to keep your kids' teeth healthy...

Stress and Your Oral Health

You may be aware of the physical and emotional symptoms of stress, but did you know that stress can also affect your oral health...

Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Fear of visiting the dentist can be a serious problem. Here are signs that you may have a dental phobia worth addressing...

Prevent Gum Disease

Gum disease is a bacterial infection that can cause tooth loss. Learn how it can be prevented and treated...

How to Brush Your Teeth Step by Step

Brushing your teeth removes bits of food and plaque, a sticky, colorless mix of bacteria and sugars. The bacteria in plaque can cause cavities and gum disease...

Dental Effects of Smoking

The common signs of tobacco use include receding gums, chronic bad breath, and stained teeth. But more serious problems, such as oral cancer, can be harder to spot...

Does Medicare Cover Dental?

If you’re focused on taking care of your oral health, then it’s important to know if Medicare covers dental and if not what options you have...

Dental Work While Pregnant

When you’re pregnant, your oral health is important for both you and the health of your baby. Find out how you can safely get the dental care you need...

Types of Dental Insurance

There are a number of different kinds of dental insurance. When choosing a dental plan, you will want to know the following...

Types of Dental Specialists

To help you make choices about specific dental concerns, here are the common types of dentists...

What Dental Insurance Covers Orthodontics?

Orthodontic services include things like braces and other specialty dental treatments to help straighten teeth. Not all dental insurance plans cover braces...

Early Signs of Oral Cancer

Know the warning signs and symptoms of oral cancer and when you should see a dentist.

Glaucoma: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment

Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve. Glaucoma can occur at any age, but it most often affects the middle-aged and elderly...

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