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## The Real Story Behind Washington’s Teeth

 10.02.2025 | 2 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-real-story-behind-washingtons-teeth>

## Dental.com and Firstgrin Partner to Support Parents and Babies with 24/7 Virtual Dental Care—from Pregnancy to Newborn Oral Health

 09.17.2025 | 2 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/dental.com-firstgrin-partner>

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## Oral Health Consistency is Possible Even During Holiday Travel or Otherwise

<https://blog.dental.com/oral-health-consistency-is-possible-even-during-holiday-travel-or-otherwise>

## Be Mindful About the Impact of Holiday Stress on Your Oral Health

<https://blog.dental.com/be-mindful-about-the-impact-of-holiday-stress-on-your-oral-health>

## Emergency Dental Care In Houston Solo Practices And Consumer Demand

 07.24.2025 | 2 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/emergency-dental-care-in-houston-solo-practices-and-consumer-demand>

## Virtual Dental Care is Your Plan-B Option During Holiday Travel

 11.22.2024 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/virtual-dental-care-is-your-plan-b-option-during-holiday-travel-or-anytime-youre-on-the-road>

## It Helps to Know Your Dental Sedation Options

 11.14.2024 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/it-helps-to-know-your-dental-sedation-options>

## Correct Your Tooth Imperfections with Dental Bonding

 10.18.2024 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/correct-your-tooth-imperfections-with-dental-bonding>

## Plaque and Tartar: How to Deal with This Damaging Duo

 08.15.2024 | 4 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/plaque-and-tartar-how-to-deal-with-this-damaging-duo>

## What is a Treatment Plan and Why Does a Dentist Present One?

 08.15.2024 | 4 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/dtl-blog-post-a-gummy-smile-could-be-a-sign-of-gum-recession-0>

## A "Gummy" Smile Could Be a Sign of Gum Recession

 08.13.2024 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/dtl-blog-post-a-gummy-smile-could-be-a-sign-of-gum-recession>

## Dental.com Partners with Aetna® to Bring Advanced Teledentistry and Remote Monitoring Tools to Aetna® Members

 07.24.2024 | 3 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/aetna-partnership>

## Why You Might Want to Consider the Anytime-Anywhere Convenience of Virtual Dental Care

 07.22.2024 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/why-you-might-want-to-consider-the-anytime-anywhere-convenience-of-virtual-dental-care>

## Dental.com Partners with DenScore to Add Teledentistry Tools to Its Personalized Dental Advice Offering

 07.18.2024 | 2 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/dental.com-partners-with-denscore-to-add-teledentistry-tools-to-its-personalized-dental-advice-offering>

## Prioritize and Maintain Good Oral Health as a Senior Adult

 07.10.2024 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/prioritize-and-maintain-good-oral-health-as-a-senior-adult>

## When Your Dentist Recommends Treatment Do You Really Understand What's Involved?

 06.24.2024 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/when-your-dentist-recommends-treatment-do-you-really-understand-whats-involved>

## Get Relief for Canker Sores or Other Mouth Sore Conditions

 06.10.2024 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/get-relief-for-canker-sores-or-other-mouth-sore-conditions>

## When Should You Seek a Second Opinion for a Dental Diagnosis (and How to Decide About Treatment)?

 05.01.2024 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/when-should-you-seek-a-second-opinion-for-a-dental-diagnosis-and-how-to-decide-about-treatment>

## It's Time for a New Approach to Preventive Dental Care

 04.17.2024 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/its-time-for-a-new-approach-to-preventive-dental-care>

## What is Malocclusion...and Should You Be Concerned?

 04.17.2024 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/what-is-malocclusion...and-should-you-be-concerned>

## This Treatment Could Help Stop the Progression of Your Gum Disease

 04.01.2024 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/this-treatment-could-help-stop-the-progression-of-your-gum-disease>

## In Case You're Wondering About the Importance of a Teeth Cleaning...

 03.20.2024 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/in-case-youre-wondering-about-the-importance-of-a-teeth-cleaning>

## When is a Referral to an Oral Surgeon Necessary?

 03.06.2024 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/when-is-a-referral-to-an-oral-surgeon-necessary>

## Why You Could Benefit from a Dental Night Guard

 02.28.2024 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/why-you-could-benefit-from-a-dental-night-guard>

## Understanding Why Your Teeth Decay is a Step Towards Prevention

 02.21.2024 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-stay-on-top-of-your-dental-health-0>

## How to Stay-on-Top-of Your Dental Health

 02.08.2024 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-stay-on-top-of-your-dental-health>

## Behind-the-Scenes of an AI Dental Scan and the Benefits It Provides

 01.29.2024 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/metlife-dental-members-live-with-dental.com-for-24/7-on-demand-teledentistry-services-0>

## MetLife Dental Members Live with Dental.com for 24/7 On-Demand Teledentistry Services

 01.29.2024 | 1 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/metlife-dental-members-live-with-dental.com-for-24/7-on-demand-teledentistry-services>

## Oral Health Consistency is Possible Even During Holiday Travel or Otherwise

 12.13.2023 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/oral-health-consistency-is-possible-even-during-holiday-travel-or-otherwise>

## Be Mindful About the Impact of Holiday Stress on Your Oral Health

 11.29.2023 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/be-mindful-about-the-impact-of-holiday-stress-on-your-oral-health>

## Could You Use Some "Wisdom" About Your Wisdom Teeth?

 11.21.2023 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/could-you-use-some-wisdom-about-your-wisdom-teeth>

## Perhaps an Open (and Fair) Discussion is Needed About Fluoride and Its Benefits

 11.01.2023 | 8 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/perhaps-an-open-and-fair-discussion-is-needed-about-fluoride-and-its-benefits>

## A Specialist Referral Could Actually Be a Good-Thing for Your Oral Health

 10.31.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/a-specialist-referral-could-actually-be-a-good-thing-for-your-oral-health>

## Consider the Pros and Cons of Dentures Along with Some Common Solutions

 10.25.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/consider-the-pros-and-cons-of-dentures-along-with-some-common-solutions>

## Use the State-by-State Data on Dental Visits to Prioritize Your Oral Health

 10.12.2023 | 9 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/use-the-state-by-state-data-on-dental-visits-to-prioritize-your-oral-health>

## Why Gum Disease Shouldn't Be Ignored (and What to Do Instead)

 10.12.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/why-gum-disease-shouldnt-be-ignored-and-what-to-do-instead>

## Bad Breath: Know the Causes, the Potential Risks, and the Solutions for Treating It

 10.12.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/bad-breath-know-the-causes-the-potential-risks-and-the-solutions-for-treating-it>

## How and Why to Choose a Specific Toothpaste

 10.11.2023 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-and-why-to-choose-a-specific-toothpaste>

## There's More to Cosmetic Dentistry Than What-Meets-the- Eye

 10.10.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/theres-more-to-cosmetic-dentistry-than-what-meets-the-eye>

## You Have Options for Orthodontic Treatment (Traditional Braces Are Just One of Them)

 10.10.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/you-have-options-for-orthodontic-treatment-traditional-braces-are-just-one-of-them>

## Common Terms Your Dentist Might Use and How Understanding Them Can Empower Your Oral Health

 09.29.2023 | 9 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/common-terms-your-dentist-might-use-and-how-understanding-them-can-empower-your-oral-health>

## Dental Sedation Options and Their Related Benefits Could Be the Solution to Your Oral Health Challenges

 09.15.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/dental-sedation-options-and-their-related-benefits-could-be-the-solution-to-your-oral-health-challenges>

## The What, Why, and How of Dental Crowns

 08.23.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-what-why-and-how-of-dental-crowns>

## How to Prepare For and Benefit From a Virtual Dental Appointment

 08.09.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-prepare-for-and-benefit-from-a-virtual-dental-appointment>

## Your Dentist or Dental Hygienist Might Recommend Dental Sealants - Here’s Why…

 08.08.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/your-dentist-or-dental-hygienist-might-recommend-dental-sealants-heres-why->

## When and Why a Tooth Extraction is Necessary (and What to Expect During and After)

 07.26.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/when-and-why-a-tooth-extraction-is-necessary-and-what-to-expect-during-and-after>

## How Tooth Replacement Works and the Top Solutions to Consider

 07.19.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-tooth-replacement-works-and-the-top-solutions-to-consider>

## The Importance of Dental Images and Scans to Your Diagnosis and Treatment (And How to Share them Virtually)

 07.12.2023 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-importance-of-dental-images-and-scans-to-your-diagnosis-and-treatment-and-how-to-share-them-virtually>

## Is Orthodontic Treatment Necessary and If So, What Are the Advantages?

 07.12.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/is-orthodontic-treatment-necessary-and-if-so-what-are-the-advantages>

## How to Recognize an Urgent Dental Issue (and Help Prevent Them)

 06.28.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-recognize-an-urgent-dental-issue-and-help-prevent-them>

## The Potential Causes of Your Jaw Pain and Solutions for Relief

 06.28.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-potential-causes-of-your-jaw-pain-and-solutions-for-relief>

## What is An AI Dental Scan and Are There Advantages?

 06.21.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/what-is-an-ai-dental-scan-and-are-there-advantages>

## How to Develop a Wellness Mindset That Supports Your Physical and Oral Health

 06.21.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-develop-a-wellness-mindset-that-supports-your-physical-and-oral-health>

## Why Teledentistry 3.0 is a Game-Changer an Underserved Population

 06.21.2023 | 1 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/why-teledentistry-3.0-is-a-game-changer-an-underserved-population>

## Get Ahead of Your Oral Health with Teledentistry 3.0: A Game-Changer for Dental Care

 06.21.2023 | 2 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/get-ahead-of-your-oral-health-with-teledentistry-3.0-a-game-changer-for-dental-care>

## How Dental.com, using Teledentistry 3.0 Technology, Can Help You Get a Second Opinion

 06.21.2023 | 1 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-dental.com-using-teledentistry-3.0-technology-can-help-you-get-a-second-opinion>

## Overcoming the Fear of the Unknown: How Teledentistry 3.0 Can Help You Learn About Your Oral Status Before Going to the Dentist

 06.21.2023 | 2 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/overcoming-the-fear-of-the-unknown-how-teledentistry-3.0-can-help-you-learn-about-your-oral-status-before-going-to-the-dentist>

## Teledentistry 3.0: The Future of Wellness-Focused Virtual Dental Care

 06.15.2023 | 2 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/teledentistry-3.0-the-future-of-wellness-focused-virtual-dental-care>

## Know the Symptoms and Risks of Oral Cancer

 05.11.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/know-the-symptoms-and-risks-of-oral-cancer>

## Be Aware of Your Dental Care as You Age

 04.28.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/be-aware-of-your-dental-care-as-you-age>

## Questions to Ask Before You Decide About Teeth Whitening

 04.19.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/questions-to-ask-before-you-decide-about-teeth-whitening>

## Understanding What a Root Canal Is and Why Your Dentist Could Recommend One

 04.17.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/understanding-what-a-root-canal-is-and-why-your-dentist-could-recommend-one>

## How Does HIPAA Apply to Your Dentist?

 04.10.2023 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-does-hipaa-apply-to-your-dentist>

## Common Reasons to Seek a Dental Second Opinion

 04.03.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/common-reasons-to-seek-a-dental-second-opinion-0>

## Common Reasons to Seek a Dental Second Opinion

 04.03.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/common-reasons-to-seek-a-dental-second-opinion>

## Why Schedule an Oral Examination and Teeth Cleaning?

 03.23.2023 | 8 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/why-schedule-an-oral-examination-and-teeth-cleaning>

## There Has to Be a Better Alternative to DIY Dentistry

 03.14.2023 | 8 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/there-has-to-be-a-better-alternative-to-diy-dentistry>

## So, What Happens During a Virtual Dental Visit (and What are the Benefits)?

 03.01.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/so-what-happens-during-a-virtual-dental-visit-and-what-are-the-benefits>

## Overcome Avoidance and Be More Empowered About Your Dental Health

 02.22.2023 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/overcome-avoidance-and-be-more-empowered-about-your-dental-health>

## An Easy-to-Use Solution for Achieving a High Oral Wellness Score

 02.22.2023 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/an-easy-to-use-solution-for-achieving-a-high-oral-wellness-score>

## The What, When, and How of Requesting Your Dental Records

 02.17.2023 | 8 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-what-when-and-how-of-requesting-your-dental-records>

## Are You Aware of the Medical Conditions That Can Impact Your Oral Health?

 01.18.2023 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/are-you-aware-of-the-medical-conditions-that-can-impact-your-oral-health>

## The Purpose of a Diagnostic Dental Visit and What You Can Expect

 01.11.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-purpose-of-a-diagnostic-dental-visit-and-what-you-can-expect>

## Set and Achieve Your Dental Health Care Goals This Year

 01.04.2023 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/set-and-achieve-your-dental-health-care-goals-this-year>

## How to Prepare for (or Access) Dental Care When You’re Traveling

 12.22.2022 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-prepare-for-or-access-dental-care-when-youre-traveling>

## Medications Your Dentist Can Prescribe for Your Treatment

 12.19.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/medications-your-dentist-can-prescribe-for-your-treatment>

## Why You’ll Want to Prioritize a Dental Follow-up (When It’s Part of Your Treatment)

 12.01.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/why-youll-want-to-prioritize-a-dental-follow-up-when-its-part-of-your-treatment>

## Problems to Avoid and Solutions You Can Use for Good Dental Health as a Senior Adult

 11.16.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/problems-to-avoid-and-solutions-you-can-use-for-good-dental-health-as-a-senior-adult>

## Why Your Dentist is Interested in Your Medical History

 11.09.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/why-your-dentist-is-interested-in-your-medical-history>

## How Important Are Routine Dental Check-Ups?

 11.02.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-important-are-routine-dental-check-ups>

## Common Tooth Pain Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

 11.01.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/common-tooth-pain-symptoms-you-shouldnt-ignore>

## Why Your Dentist Might Refer You to a Specialist

 10.12.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/why-your-dentist-might-refer-you-to-a-specialist>

## How to Create “Influential” Dentist Reviews

 09.29.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-create-influential-dentist-reviews>

## When It’s Fair to Compare on Major Dental Treatment (Including a Second Opinion)

 09.27.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/when-its-fair-to-compare-on-major-dental-treatment-including-a-second-opinion>

## The More You Know About Routine Dental Treatment, Restorative Dental Treatment, and Second Opinions - the Better

 09.14.2022 | 8 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-more-you-know-about-routine-dental-treatment-restorative-dental-treatment-and-second-opinions-the-better>

## Do You Need a Second Opinion About a Tooth Cavity?

 09.07.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/do-you-need-a-second-opinion-about-a-tooth-cavity>

## 4 Reasons to Choose a Virtual Dental Appointment

 08.25.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/4-reasons-to-choose-a-virtual-dental-appointment>

## How to Prepare Your Child for a Dental Visit

 08.18.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-a-dental-visit>

## Prioritize the Relationship Between Your Oral Health and Your Overall Health

 08.12.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/prioritize-the-relationship-between-your-oral-health-and-your-overall-health>

## What Are the Potential Consequences of Avoiding or Postponing Dental Care?

 07.28.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/what-are-the-potential-consequences-of-avoiding-or-postponing-dental-care>

## Solutions to Understand and Deal with Dental Anxiety, Fear of the Dentist, or Dental Phobia

 07.18.2022 | 7 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/solutions-to-understand-and-deal-with-dental-anxiety-fear-of-the-dentist-or-dental-phobia>

## How to Prepare for a Dental Visit and Talk to a Dentist About Your Condition

 07.11.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-dental-visit-and-talk-to-a-dentist-about-your-condition>

## 4 Reasons You Might Be Avoiding the Dentist (And How to Overcome Them)

 06.29.2022 | 6 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/4-reasons-you-might-be-avoiding-the-dentist-and-how-to-overcome-them>

## The Value of Images for Your Dental Diagnosis

 06.20.2022 | 4 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-value-of-images-for-your-dental-diagnosis>

## What Happens During an Online Dentist Consultation?

 04.21.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/what-happens-during-an-online-dentist-consultation>

## The Difference Between Emergency Room Dental Care and an Emergency Dentist Online

 04.21.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/the-difference-between-emergency-room-dental-care-and-an-emergency-dentist-online>

## Top Advice an Emergency Dentist Might Provide About Avoiding a Dental Emergency

 04.21.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/top-advice-an-emergency-dentist-might-provide-about-avoiding-a-dental-emergency>

## 5 Common Reasons to See a Dentist Now

 04.21.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/5-common-reasons-to-see-a-dentist-now>

## When Do You Need an Emergency Dentist?

 04.21.2022 | 5 min read 

<https://blog.dental.com/when-do-you-need-an-emergency-dentist>

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