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pregnancy

Pregnant? Call Your Dentist

It’s important to keep up with your regular dental checkups while you’re pregnant. Here’s why.
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chronic diseases/conditions

Hack Your Health: Canker Sore Pain

From baking soda to onions, our expert shares his tips for easing canker sore pain—and fast.
A woman putting a teeth whitening strip on her teeth.
healthy living/fitness

Wondering About Teeth Whitening?

Our expert weighs in on how different methods stack up.
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parenting

Settling The Debate On Pacifiers

Pacifiers can be a helpful tool for parents. Here’s the right way to choose, use, and wean from one.
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healthy living/fitness

How To Prevent Gingivitis

More than 40% of adults have gum disease, which can impact a person’s overall health. A dentist weighs in.
A smiling woman holding up a sampling of veneers in front of her mouth.
healthy living/fitness

One Year Later: My Life With Dental Veneers

Dental veneers aren’t cheap, but are they worth the money? One woman shares her experience.
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healthy living/fitness

Tongue Pain: Causes And Relief

Numbness, swelling, and pain on your tongue? Here’s when to see a doctor.
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healthy living/fitness

Why You Should Be Scraping Your Tongue

Bad breath despite good brushing? Discover the benefits of tongue scraping, and how to build it into your routine.
Woman with her hand over her mouth and nose as if she just tasted something horrible.
healthy living/fitness

Here's What That Metallic Taste In Your Mouth Means

Metallic flavors have lots of root causes—and knowing them can help remedy the strange aftertaste.
A woman in her bathrobe staring in the bathroom mirror with her hands on her face.
healthy living/fitness

Should You Be Doing Jaw Exercises?

Exercises to strengthen and improve the look of your jawline are all the rage, but do they actually make sense for you? An orthodontist offers her take.

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