2015

Tired Of Dentures? Get Rid Of Them And Improve Your Smile With Implants

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When you wear dentures but suffer from difficulties with the dental devices and think that they are your only option for replacing missing teeth, think again. You do not have to continue gazing longingly at ads for dental implants that look more realistic than your dentures. Even if you have been wearing dentures for several years, you may be an excellent candidate for implants. If you are at your wit’s end with dentures, the following guide to replacing them with implants can help bolster your resolve to see a cosmetic dentist for an implant consultation.…

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3 Tips For Preventing Dry Socket After A Tooth Extraction

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While tooth extraction normally helps resolve tooth pain, an extraction site that fails to heal properly can actually cause a lot of pain. The most common type of after-extraction pain is caused by dry socket, a condition that occurs when the blood clot left in the tooth socket after extraction is dislodged too early, leaving the nerves in the area exposed to air, fluid, or food particles. Take a look at some tips to follow before and after your extraction to help prevent dry socket.…

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Five Reasons You Should Consider Laser Dentistry

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If you are like most Americans, you do not look forward to dental visits. In fact, you may have not been in for a cleaning and exam in a couple of years. You’re not too busy; you just figure if you don’t have a toothache or bleeding gums, it’s not worth all the anxious discomfort that accompanies sitting in the dentist’s chair. You’re not the only one who feels that way; in fact, most people go three years in between dental visits.…

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What To Expect When You Have A Dental Bridge Put Into Place

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If you’re planning to have a missing tooth replaced with a bridge, you might be feeling a little worried or anxious about your upcoming appointment. While having a dental bridge put into place is not a surgical procedure, it’s still nice to know what your dentist is doing inside your mouth and what you can expect to feel and experience in the days following the procedure. Here’s a look at what you can expect throughout the process of having a dental bridge applied.…

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5 Myths About Children's Teeth

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Myths about your child’s health can cause some serious, detrimental problems to their health, whether it be in the present or somewhere down the line in your child’s future. Many people seem to be negligent regarding tooth care for their child for a host of speculative reasons. Most of the reasons are sadly unfounded. This article will serve to debunk some of the myths that are spread about children’s teeth, many of which, sadly, have contributed to a serious lack of oral care in numerous children.…

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3 Myths About Dental Care During Pregnancy Debunked

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Pregnancy is a time when you need to take the best possible care of yourself. Pregnancy affects every part of your body, from your hair to your feet, and that most definitely includes your mouth. Unfortunately, pregnant women sometimes let their dental health slide at this critical time. Often, this is because pregnant women mistakenly believe false information that they’ve been told by older relatives or friends. Buying into these myths and old wive’s tales can seriously damage your dental health.…

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Implementing The Three R's For Better Brushing Habits

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Dentists, the media, and social pressure can make it seem like it should be easy to brush and floss your teeth twice a day. However, recent research has found thataround 30 percent of Americans do not brush twice a day, and 23 percent of Americans have gone two or more days without brushing. If you are not brushing twice a day, it can be difficult to start a new brushing habit.…

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6 Things You Need To Know About Bruxism

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Bruxism is the medical term for grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw. This habit can cause a lot of damage to your teeth, and you can do it without even realizing it. Here’s what you need to know about bruxism. Why do people clench or grind their teeth? Many possible causes of bruxism have been identified. Here are some of the things that dentists think might be responsible for bruxism:…

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Three Oral Health Issues You Should Watch Out For If You Have A Tongue Ring

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They might look cool, but tongue rings are not always the best choice when it comes to your dental health. Even if the piercing heals up well, you’ll still be prone to certain health risks for as long as you have the piercing. Even if you remove the ring, the hole may never completely seal up, and you’ll have to make sure you don’t get food particles or debris stuck in it  as this can contribute to infection.…

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Using Lasers To Effectively Treat Gum Disease

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While gum disease is a preventable phenomenon, it is very common. At least half of adults in the USA have some form of periodontitis, which is what periodontal disease that has advanced to more dangerous levels is called. However, a modern medical technique called Laser-assisted new attachment procedure, or LANAP, can provide safe and non-invasive treatment of gingivitis as well as periodontitis and other problems of the mouth. What is LANAP?…

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