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What Causes Gum Recession? The Most Common Reasons Dentists See
Understanding what causes gum recession is the first step toward protecting your oral health. Below, we walk through the most common causes of receding gums that dentists see in everyday practice and explain how they affect your smile.

Science of Smiles
Feb 66 min read


Root Canal Recovery Timeline: Dos and Don’ts for Faster Healing
Knowing what to expect after treatment and how to care for your tooth properly can significantly improve your root canal recovery time and help you return to your normal routine with confidence. This guide walks you through each stage of root canal recovery, outlines essential dos and don’ts, and explains how to support faster healing.

Science of Smiles
Jan 264 min read


Candid Pro vs Invisalign Compared: Which is Right for You?
In this guide, we’ll break down Invisalign vs CandidPro, explain how each system works, and help you understand which option may be right for you—especially if you’re considering treatment in or around Pasadena, CA.

Science of Smiles
Jan 263 min read


Poor Posture Can Lead to Headaches and Jaw Pain
Bite force misalignments in the mouth and TMJ disorders often cause headaches and jaw pain. But did you know poor posture may be to blame as well? If you experience frequent headaches and pain in your lower jaw, the Academy of General Dentistry recommends consulting a dentist AND checking your posture. Poor Posture Can Stress Out the Jaw Poor posture places the spine in a position that causes stress to the jaw joint. When people slouch or hunch over, the lower jaw shifts forw

Science of Smiles
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Take Advantage of End-of-Year Flex Spending Accounts
2025 will soon be coming to a close, and so will your flex spending account benefits! SCIENCE OF SMILES® wants to remind you to schedule your cleaning, exam and any other dental procedures as soon as possible in order to fully utilize your 2025 dental benefits. These benefits may expire at the end of December. Unlike medical insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts and most dental insurance plans do not roll over to the following year. As such, any unused benefits do

Science of Smiles
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Suffering From TMJ? Time Reduction Therapy Can Help
If you’ve been diagnosed with a temporomandibular joint disorder , also known as TMD, you are not alone. Up to 35 million people in the United States struggle with this condition, which affects the joints that connect the jaw to the skull. TMJ can cause various painful symptoms, including headaches, neck and shoulder discomfort, dizziness, and vision problems. Dealing with such symptoms can be frustrating and disrupt your quality of life. You may be wondering what options ar

Science of Smiles
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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