Straight Teeth in Less Time
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How Can You Tell If Something Is Wrong With Your New Dental Implant?
Having a dental implant placed in your jaw doesn't really hurt. Of course, your mouth is completely numbed for the process, so all you'll feel during the procedure is some pressure when the dentist firmly inserts the small metal implant into the guide hole in your jaw. As the anesthetic wears off, the implant site will be slightly uncomfortable, but all in all, the process is pretty mild. However, the later development of pain can suggest that your implant needs to be checked by your dentist.
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Are Dental Implants Right For You? Understanding The Benefits
As more people make the dental implant choice, word has gotten around. This way of filling in a missing gap in your smile has benefits that go beyond its beauty. Read below about a few major benefits of dental implants to help you make a good decision. Implants Make You Look Younger How can this be? When you have missing teeth, your jawbone can sag and add years to your looks.
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The Day Of Your Wisdom Teeth Surgery: 3 Things You Should Know
If you are planning to have your wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon, there are a few things that you should know before the day of your surgery arrives. Taking the time to review the three tips below can help to ensure you are well prepared for your wisdom teeth surgery and help you to avoid any potential problems on the day of surgery. #1: You Will Need To Have Someone You Trust With You
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What To Do If Your Dental Crown Is Knocked Loose While Away On Vacation
Not many things can ruin a vacation as quickly as severe dental pain. Unfortunately, this is exactly what you could find yourself dealing with if your dental crown is knocked loose while you are away from home and unable to visit a dentist. Thankfully, it is possible to reattach this crown on a temporary basis so that you can avoid any serious tooth pain and get back to enjoying your vacation.
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How To Prepare For A Tooth Extraction
Everyone fears getting their teeth extracted, which explains why some people avoid visiting the dentist's office. But what if you must get the tooth pulled out? How do you ensure that the procedure is a success? Well, here is how you can prepare for dental extraction. Ask Questions Most people are afraid to get their teeth pulled out because they don't understand the procedure. Well, things could get easier if you asked the dentist how it feels and what's needed of you.
I had braces when I was a kid. Back then, you had to wear those metal wires and rubber bands for what seemed like forever. When I saw that my child’s teeth were going to be crooked like mine, I was dreading the years of braces and orthodontist appointments and limited diets that I saw stretching ahead of us. I was pleased to find out that braces today are very different from braces when I was a kid. They don’t need to be worn for nearly as long, and they aren’t as intrusive, either. My daughter got braces that can barely be seen, and she can remove them when she eats, so she doesn’t have to give up her favorite foods. I was so impressed that I started a blog to talk about modern day tooth straightening techniques. Braces have come a long way.