Smile Academy

Teens

Help your teen maintain a confident, healthy smile through every stage.

Learn why bleeding gums in teens deserve a dental check, what the dentist assesses, and how home care and follow-up...

Learn which jaw symptoms teens should report, how dentists assess possible TMJ disorders, and why treatment should follow an individual...

Learn how oral piercings can affect teens’ teeth and gums, which symptoms need attention and what families can discuss with...

Learn how molar-incisor hypomineralization can affect permanent teeth and what to discuss with your teen’s dentist.

Shopping for sports mouthguards for teens? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) emphasizes a properly fitted guard for activities...

Questions about vaping and teen oral health? Here are the key oral-health points from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry...

Introduction Straightening teeth during the teen years can boost confidence and set up a lifetime of healthy smiles. Two popular...

As a parent, you’ve likely seen your teen chugging an energy drink to power through late-night study sessions, sports practices,...

Your teen’s smile is evolving – braces might be coming off, adult teeth are settled in – but then wisdom...

In the age of Instagram filters and TikTok challenges, teens are snapping more selfies than ever—and smiles are front and...

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