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Here are some common habits that can cause havoc to your pearly whites! http://wb.md/KNXK65

Wisdom teeth generally try to come in between ages 17 and 25, whether your mouth has room for them or not! Dental X-rays during mid-late teenage years are great to foresee any unnatural tooth growth!

Getting your wisdom teeth removed comes with a short recovery period. Learn what to expect here: http://bit.ly/1QycxXG

You don’t necessarily need to be in pain when a root canal retreatment is required. You can be suffering from a chronic infection and not realize it. Read more on Root Canal Retreatment and when you may need one. http://bit.ly/1iSDd7d

Getting your wisdom teeth removed, even as an adult, can make you feel a lot better. Find out all you need to know here: http://wb.md/1orEa9C

Check out this fun list of useful things you can do with toothpaste: http://bit.ly/1cho485

The key to stronger and brighter teeth rely on brushing, flossing, and eating healthy: http://bit.ly/1sbZ24c

Clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay! http://bit.ly/1ElfyPI

Just as important as the outer hard, white enamel layer of a tooth is a complex system of blood vessels, nerves, and tissue on the inside, says @AAE. If you are having tooth pain it is because the inside is exposed! http://bit.ly/1yyXvlX is endodontic

A common myth is that placing a cap over your toothbrush helps keep your toothbrush cleaner, but doing so actually traps in moisture and creates the perfect habitat for bacteria to grow. Ditch the cap and let your bristles breathe!

Did you know? The first teeth replacements were performed thousands of years ago. Learn more about replacing teeth and the evolution of dental implants with this fascinating infographic from the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation. http://bit.ly/1HERaka

Recovering from oral surgery has its own list of do’s and don’ts. Did you know you shouldn’t take aspirin after dental surgery because it thins the blood and could make post-treatment bleeding more likely? Read more about what you should and shouldn’t do after surgery, here: http://bit.ly/1Pl642y

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