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A Chip Off the Old Tooth Jan. 23, 2024
After making it through the challenges of Thanksgiving, the trials of Black Friday, and the marathon... Read More
Ain't It the Tooth Oct. 24, 2023
Most of the time, my tongue and my teeth are blissfully unaware of each other. They each just do the... Read More
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Money in the Bank Dec. 15, 2022
Today's topic is not pretty, but unless you have $8,000 earmarked for dental care, it could prevent ... Read More
Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats Dec. 08, 2022
Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have denta... Read More
Veterinary Dentistry Requires Anesthesia Jun. 23, 2022
Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth h... Read More
Antlers and Other Hard Chews Break Dogs' Teeth Jun. 16, 2022
Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started licking her lips and grinding ... Read More
Buy Pet Health Insurance or Start Pet Care Savings Account Nov. 18, 2021
Q: I'm considering adopting Hope, a 1-year-old cat who tested positive for the feline leukemia virus... Read More
My Dream Guy Is Missing His Front Teeth Nov. 04, 2021
Dear Annie: I was in a relationship for about 18 years. Early on, he proposed, and I declined with n... Read More
38-Year-Old Child Oct. 29, 2021
Dear Annie: I am 38 years old with three kids ages 18, 15 and 13. I just recently moved back home wi... Read More
5 Top Tips for Caring for Teeth and Gums Oct. 12, 2021
Whoever said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" might well have been talking about g... Read More
I Need New Teeth! Dec. 23, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I'm a teenager, and unfortunately, I have some crooked teeth. Some of my friends who co... Read More
5 Top Tips for Choosing a Dentist Oct. 06, 2020
Did you know there are dental specialists, called pediatric dentists, who specifically treat kids? P... Read More
Modern Braces Can Be Attractive Jun. 02, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I'm a 14-year-old girl, and I am considered good-looking, but I do have one major flaw:... Read More
Smile Behind the Mask May. 23, 2020
"Let me see," my 7-year-old said. I smiled at him. "Mama," he said, "your mask is on." "Oh! Right." ... Read More
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Life Feb. 28, 2020
Believe it or not, your teeth have a lot to do with your health. Poor nutrition and a lack of certai... Read More
December 28, 2019 Dec. 28, 2019
Dear Annie: My son and his wife have an elderly cat who scratches herself raw. One night, I noticed ... Read More
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Money in the Bank Nov. 19, 2019
Today's topic isn't pretty, but unless you have $8,000 earmarked to treat periodontal disease, an ou... Read More
Preparing Questions for Long Visits Sep. 10, 2019
Dear Annie: Finding topics of conversation can often be difficult during long visits. Since "Grindin... Read More
Molar Mayhem Aug. 13, 2019
Dear Annie: Recently, I stayed with my niece and nephew while my brother and his wife took a trip. T... Read More
Lay Off the 3-Year-Old's Facebook Pics Jun. 24, 2019
Dear Annie: I am the thrilled stepgrandmother of a wonderful grandson, age 3. I've had the privilege... Read More
