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Patients ask, “Does a root canal hurt?” Get the facts about this common, safe, effective, and painless dental procedure from our expert endodontists.
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Teeth Grinding and Other TMJ Problems: What You Need To Know
Is teeth grinding causing your headache? TMJ disorders can cause significant pain. Find out the TMJ symptoms to watch for and how to treat them.
Working to Better Women's Oral Health
Understanding and proactively addressing women’s oral health challenges leads to healthier mouths and better overall well-being and quality of life.
How Your Orofacial Pain and Headaches May Be Connected
Patients don’t always realize the link between orofacial pain and headaches. Find out how understanding the connection can finally bring you relief.
What’s the Connection Between Breast Cancer and Oral Health?
Breast cancer and oral health are more connected than you might think. Discover how to deal with the oral health side effects of breast cancer treatment.
What You Need To Know About Fluoride in Water
Nearly three-quarters (72.3%) of the United States population has access to fluoridated community water systems. Communities with added fluoride in water see...
What Is a Dental Emergency?
What is a dental emergency? Discover what you should do in case of a severe toothache, cracked tooth, or other urgent issue with your teeth or gums.
“Architects of the Smile”: Prosthodontics Explained
What are dental prosthodontics and how can they improve your smile, oral health, and quality of living? Find out from one of PDFP’s “architects of the smile.”
“Can I Leave My Wisdom Teeth In?”
Do you need wisdom teeth removal? Find out what problems leaving wisdom teeth in can cause and what to expect during wisdom teeth extraction.
Halloween Candy and Dental Health: Myth or Mischief?
Halloween candy, teeth, & dental health have a connection—but it might not be as scary as you think. Check out these myth-busters for a boo-tiful smile.
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