Orthodontics and appliance care
Clear aligners—so why are small bumps being bonded to your teeth?
A discreet appliance still needs effective contact points to move teeth.
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Dental health articles
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Implants and the maxillary sinus
You came for an implant—why is your dentist talking about a sinus lift?
When bone is limited near the upper back teeth, a sinus lift creates room to add bone that can support an implant.
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Tooth decay and tooth preservation
A dark spot on your tooth—and your dentist says not to drill?
The color of a tooth and whether decay is progressing are two different questions.
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Tongue and oral health
What if your tongue looks as though it has grown black hair?
Before trying to scrub it away, understand what may have changed on the tongue's surface.
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Anesthesia and comfortable care
Your lip is numb—so why does the tooth still hurt?
Your lip may feel numb even while the tooth can still hurt.
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Missing teeth and tooth replacement
A missing back tooth nobody can see: does it have to be replaced?
How you chew and the condition of your remaining teeth matter more than whether the gap shows.
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Endodontics and tooth preservation
Decay has exposed the tooth's pulp—could it still be preserved?
Vital pulp therapy considers whether living pulp can be retained; it is not suitable for every deeply decayed tooth.
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Interdental cleaning and gum health
Floss or brush first? There is more to it than the order
Flossing first is a reasonable approach, but the sequence cannot replace thorough cleaning between your teeth.
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Cracked teeth and tooth preservation
No cavity, but a sharp pain when you release your bite?
A tooth can look healthy and still have a crack. Tell your dentist when the pain occurs.
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Lips and oral soft tissues
Cracks at the corners of your mouth: is lip balm enough?
Recurrent cracks can involve saliva irritation, infection, or denture problems—not just dryness.
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Gums and whole-body health
Bleeding gums and heart health: is there a connection?
What research can—and cannot—tell us about gum disease, the heart and blood vessels.
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Gums and whole-body health
Managing your blood sugar? Remember your gums
How blood sugar and gum health can affect each other, and what research does—and does not—show.
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