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Cold sores: closeup woman with cold sore 1482903004

Lysine for Cold Sores: Does It Actually Work?

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MDUpdated on Dec 6, 2024
Dental-care: woman at dental check up 1396458914

Is Gingivitis Contagious?

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSPublished on Dec 4, 2024
Dental care: closeup dental floss with blood 1283666783 (1)

Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Floss?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Nov 18, 2024
Health: Dental care: senior man drinking smoothie 1284700886

What You Should (and Should Not) Eat After a Tooth Extraction

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDUpdated on Oct 22, 2024
Dental care: senior woman at dentist 1350000300

Here’s What to Do If Your Crown Falls Off

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSPublished on Oct 2, 2024
Dental care: woman gargling 851960122

Is Oil Pulling Good for Your Teeth?

Written By Lisa Marie Basile, MFAUpdated on Sep 13, 2024
Health: dental care: man smiling while dentist examines teeth-1302979710

How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost? Average Prices With and Without Insurance

Written By Sheila Miller Edwards, PhDUpdated on Sep 3, 2024
Health: Dental care: close up white teeth-1313472228

Tooth Sensitivity After Whitening: Causes and Solutions

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSUpdated on Aug 27, 2024
dental care: woman dental check up 2151585339

How Long Do Fillings Last?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Aug 26, 2024
Health: Dental care: patient blue whitening treatment 1386515815
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4 Dentist-Approved Ways to Safely Whiten Your Teeth

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Updated on Aug 22, 2024
Dental-care: closeup pouring mouthwash 924375740

Is Mouthwash Bad for You? What Science Says About Its Benefits and Risks

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Aug 22, 2024
Dental-care: man examining teeth 2157855430

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Bad for Your Teeth?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Aug 12, 2024
procedures: dental: closeup mouth open dental exam 1288230147

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost? Review Current Prices and Insurance Coverage

Written By Lora Shinn, MLISUpdated on Aug 7, 2024
Health: dental care: dentist examining patients mouth-1387250140

How Much Does Wisdom Teeth Removal Cost?

Written By Lorraine RoberteUpdated on Jul 26, 2024
dental care: doctor examining child 1209117826

Can You Go to the ER for Tooth Pain? A Look at Dental Problems That Shouldn’t Wait

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSUpdated on Jul 8, 2024
Dental care: woman drinking red wine 1412214821

7 Foods That Stain Your Teeth — Plus Tips to Prevent Stubborn Stains

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Jun 24, 2024
Dental care: woman chewing on ice cube 1467094818

Can Chewing Ice Damage Your Teeth?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Jun 24, 2024
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What Can Make Your Mouth Taste Like Metal? 21 Common Causes

Written By Christina Palmer, MDUpdated on Jun 13, 2024
Dental-care: portrait of woman smiling wearing wireless headphones 1988230433

How Long Should You Wait to Exercise After a Tooth Extraction?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on May 23, 2024
cancer: patient at dentist appointment 2148281260

How to Get Checked for Oral Cancer

Written By Jessica MigalaPublished on May 21, 2024
herpes: friends sharing a drink 638645286

Can You Get Herpes From Sharing a Drink?

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MDPublished on May 9, 2024
dental care: woman looking at teeth in mirror 1488786110

How Much Does Teeth Whitening Cost Without Insurance?

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RNPublished on May 1, 2024
Dental care: woman spreading butter on toast 1460038583

What to Eat After Teeth Whitening

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Apr 24, 2024
Health: Herpes: tongue sore-956084414

Tongue Herpes: What to Do About These Painful Blisters

Written By Shiv Sudhakar, MDUpdated on Apr 19, 2024
dental care: patient stories feel wisdom teeth option 2

Does It Hurt to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Written By Rebecca Samuelson, MFAPublished on Apr 17, 2024
Dental-care: man brushing teeth with electric toothbrush 1820297429

5 Ways to Treat Gingivitis at Home

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Apr 1, 2024
Oral: woman with sore throat and drinking water 1371979016

6 Home Remedies That Stop Tonsil Stones From Coming Back

Written By Brian Clista, MDPublished on Mar 4, 2024
canker-sore: closeup woman with mouth pain 1197153017

What Causes Canker Sores? 5 Common Causes and What They Say About Your Health

Written By Frank Schwalbe, MDPublished on Feb 28, 2024
dental care: woman making green smoothie 1162987280

What You Should Eat After a Root Canal — Plus Some Foods to Avoid

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Feb 27, 2024
dermatology: close up child with allergy rash on face-1129193848

Perioral Dermatitis: How to Spot and Treat This Common Rash (With Images)

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBAPublished on Feb 23, 2024
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How Much Does Invisalign Cost Without Insurance?

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RNUpdated on Feb 13, 2024
dental care: woman at dental cleaning 1333458385

How Much Does a Dental Cleaning Cost Without Insurance?

Written By Tamara E. HolmesPublished on Jan 26, 2024
dental care: child at dentist 1465672194

5 Common Causes of Cavities and the Best Ways to Prevent Them

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Dec 18, 2023
Health: Dental care: senior woman dental xray 1423894660

What Does a Cavity Look Like?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Nov 27, 2023
Health: Dental care: man looking at tooth in mirror 1060820524

Your Tooth Filling Fell Out: What to Do Before You See Your Dentist

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Oct 26, 2023
Health: Dental care: closeup cleaning braces with irrigator 849403312

Are Water Flossers Like Waterpik the Best Way to Floss?

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSPublished on Sep 26, 2023
Health: Dental care: closeup man at dentist appointment 1612272188

Crown vs. Filling: Which One Is Better for Your Tooth?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Sep 18, 2023
Health: Dental care: dentist working on patient 1304029196

Dental Implants: Uses, Benefits, and What to Expect

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Aug 29, 2023
Health: Dental care: teenager with braces eating watermelon 1502140541
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Tips for Wearing Braces: What Foods You Can and Can’t Eat

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Published on Aug 14, 2023
Dental Care: clear dental aligners on blue background 1256716140

Invisalign vs. SmileDirectClub: Which Clear Aligner Works Best?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Jun 21, 2023
Dental care: closeup denture soak 164850680

Denture Care: 5 Steps to Clean Your Dentures the Right Way

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSUpdated on Jun 6, 2023
Dental Care: Oral: closeup brushing dental retainer 1357905317

How to Clean Your Retainer: The Dos and Don’ts

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on May 24, 2023
Dental care: woman in shopping aisle 1132495565

Does Whitening Toothpaste Actually Work? Here are the 4 Best Ingredients to Look for

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on May 18, 2023
Health: Childrens health: mother holding teething baby 1092691488

The 5 Best Ways to Soothe Your Teething Baby (And 4 Things You Should Avoid)

Written By Kevin Connelly, DOPublished on May 18, 2023
Health: Dental care: dental retainer on blue surface 1053349840

Permanent vs. Removable Retainers: Understanding the Pros and Cons

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on May 5, 2023
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How Do You Get Rid of a Canker Sore? 3 People Share What’s Worked for Them

Written By Liz CareyPublished on Apr 26, 2023
dental: closeup mouth invisalign 1354983191

Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces: Is One Better Than the Other?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Apr 24, 2023
Dental care: dentist with patient 1222938883

5 Things You Should Tell Your Dentist Before Having Dental Work

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Apr 20, 2023
Children's health: baby finger in mouth while teething 1152209597
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Teething: How Long It Lasts and What You Can Do to Soothe Your Baby

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Published on Apr 19, 2023
Oral: closeup child geographic tongue 487693947

Does Your Tongue Look Weird? It Could Be Geographic Tongue

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhDPublished on Apr 5, 2023
Sleep: closeup woman sleeping with humidifier 1305330773

7 Ways to Prevent Dry Mouth While Sleeping

Written By Lindsay Boyers, CHNCPublished on Mar 15, 2023
Children's health: baby teething 1255954128

Does Teething Really Cause a Fever?

Written By Kevin Connelly, DOPublished on Mar 7, 2023
Health: Dental care: dentist patient jaw pain-1138671145

Gum Graft Surgery: the Procedure, Recovery, and What You Can Expect

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Mar 7, 2023
Affordable dental care: senior woman at dentist 1418280048

7 Ways to Save Money on Dental Care

Written By Arnesa A. HowellPublished on Mar 1, 2023
Dental care: loose tooth: dental patient pointing at mouth 1472110763

Got a Loose Tooth? Here Are 4 Common Reasons Why

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Feb 16, 2023
Health: Dental care: electronic traditional toothbrush 1250303821

Electric vs. Manual Toothbrushes: Which One Is Best for You?

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSPublished on Feb 14, 2023
Health: Oral: senior man jaw pain-1326037796

Salivary Stones May Be Causing Your Mouth Pain — Here’s How to Get Rid of Them

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhDPublished on Feb 8, 2023
Health: Dental care: dad son flossing 1206815091

Should You Floss Before or After You Brush Your Teeth?

Written By Zack Youngblood, DMDPublished on Feb 7, 2023
Health: Dental care: woman brushing teeth 1412893511

Do You Have to Rinse After Brushing Your Teeth? Not Really, Here’s Why

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSPublished on Feb 7, 2023
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How Do You Get Rid of Bad Breath? 3 People Share What Works for Them

Written By Sue MacDonaldPublished on Jan 17, 2023
patient stories feel cold sore option 2

What Does a Cold Sore Feel Like? 3 Women Share Their Experiences

Written By Sara WatsonPublished on Jan 6, 2023
Dental: Oral: Braces: smiling woman braces bw 1281642143

4 Things to Know Before Getting Adult Braces

Written By Shari L. Grigsby-Young, DDSPublished on Dec 1, 2022
ace-inhibitors: providers: doctor checking patients jaw-876474692

Angioedema From ACE Inhibitors: What You Need to Know If You Take These Blood Pressure Medications

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MDPublished on Aug 5, 2022
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How Do I Treat Dry Mouth?

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Updated on Jul 21, 2022
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10 Medication Side Effects That Can Affect Your Mouth

Written By Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACPUpdated on Jul 14, 2022
Dental care: Wisdom tooth removal: holding removed wisdom tooth 1405839332

Your Guide to Wisdom Teeth Removal Recovery

Written By Jennifer Sample, MDPublished on Jun 27, 2022
Health: Dental care: portrait man with mouth guard-1204391867

How Much Does a Dental Night Guard Cost?

Written By Aashna Gheewalla, B.S.Published on Jun 23, 2022
procedures: dentist: dental: teeth: man in dentist chair 1352053649

How Much Do Dental Veneers Cost?

Written By Sheila Miller Edwards, PhDPublished on Jun 21, 2022
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My Medicine Cabinet: 10 Must-Have Products From a Dental Hygienist

Written By Sue MacDonaldPublished on Jun 14, 2022
Health: Dental care: dentist extracting womans-tooth-467100386

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Tooth Extracted?

Written By Lorraine RobertePublished on Apr 25, 2022
Dental care: drinking coffee with straw 1277203544

Top 5 Ways to Remove Coffee Stains From Your Teeth

Written By Jennifer Clements, MD, MSEd, NBHWCUpdated on Apr 1, 2022
Health: Dental Care: GettyImages 1281894203

Medications That Can Cause Tooth Decay and Other Oral Health Issues

Written By John Maneno, PharmDPublished on Feb 24, 2022
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Do I Need to Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Written By Christina Palmer, MDPublished on Feb 8, 2022
Health: Dental Care: GettyImages-1142094072 BW

What Causes Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPPublished on Jan 26, 2022
Dental care: man brushing his teeth 1888949771
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Health Debunked: Should I Use Fluoride-Free Toothpaste?

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Published on Jan 5, 2022
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My Kid Chipped a Baby Tooth: What Should I Do?

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MDPublished on Nov 22, 2021