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This odd social media "hack" for sleeping claims to fix a variety of issues, but taping your mouth closed while sleeping can reduce sleep quality and may even be dangerous.

Sucking your thumb can be a very normal childhood habit. However, prolonged thumb sucking can have some lasting impacts on your smile. We discuss some of these concerns and ways to help eliminate the habit to ensure good oral health.

Gummy vitamins and supplements seem to be more popular than ever with tons of varieties available. Before you try them, give careful consideration to the potential effects on your oral health.

We asked a dentist to break down 3 common misconceptions regarding our oral health.

Let's look at the milestones you and your smile will experience throughout your lifetime.

Pregnancy affects every part of your body - including your mouth. Be sure to care for your smile throughout your pregnancy to ensure better overall health for you and your baby.

For National Smile Month, we explore the ways that individual smiles are unique.

Silver Diamine Fluoride is a treatment used for cavity (dental caries) prevention and management. Learn when and how it can be used.

Even though we only have our baby teeth for a short time, they can have a huge impact on the health of our smile throughout our lives. Learn about the differences between adult and baby teeth and why it's important to take care of them at all ages.