Dry Socket: The Monkey Wrench of Healing

Dry socket puts a monkey wrench into the natural healing process after an extraction. Learn how to prevent or deal with it if it happens to you.
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Don't Thrust Your Tongue Out at Me!

Tongue thrusting may sound like rude behavior, but actually it's a disorder that can affect the alignment of teeth, especially in children.
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Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of Unity

May 5 celebrates how the people of Puebla, Mexico united to defeat Napoleon's army. It's also a great day to celebrate family unity and health.
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When Teeth Literally are Pearls

From Washington's gold and ivory dentures to rap star Nelly's diamond "grillz," custom-designed teeth may be exotic. But are they practical?
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Healing Teeth

When we talk about healing, the first picture that might come to mind is a wound on the skin. When a person is healthy and the wound is taken care of, the skin almost miraculously knits itself back together. This healing process is familiar, but did you know that there's also a healing process for your teeth?
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