Straight Teeth in Less Time
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5 Common Mistakes You Should Avoid With Dental Implants
If you have lost a tooth because of dental disease or an accident, you may not feel so good about your smile. The good news is that you may be able to get dental implants. They are considered a great tooth replacement option for many people and can drastically improve your smile. Here are a few common mistakes you should avoid with dental implants. Neglecting to Disclose Your Medical History and Lifestyle Habits
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The Shape Of Your Face: Will Dental Implants Change It?
Dental implants can be transformative, especially if you've had missing teeth for an extended period of time. The gap in your smile has been filled (with a prosthetic tooth indistinguishable from the real thing), and you can enjoy a wider range of foods once again. Sure, your quality of life will be transformed for the better. But do dental implants transform the shape of your face? Preventing Unwelcome Changes For most patients, dental implants prevent unwelcome changes to your face.
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Preservation Methods To Help Save Your Knocked-Out Tooth
Getting a tooth knocked out can certainly feel shocking and upsetting. After all, it's not only painful but a missing tooth can be difficult to hide and appearances are important. Luckily, you may be able to preserve your knocked-out tooth so that it can be reimplanted if you make the right moves. For a few tips on preserving your knocked-out tooth, read on. Phone the Dentist Knocked-out teeth can occur when your dentist's office is not open.
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3 Signs You Have Periodontitis
Periodontitis is the advanced form of gingivitis. It is a gum disease that, if left unchecked, can cause all kinds of problems up to and including tooth loss. You must know the signs of periodontitis to take action as soon as possible. The sooner you check it out, the better off you're going to be. The longer you have gingivitis or periodontitis, the more gum loss you experience, and replacing the gum you've lost requires grafts and oral surgery.
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3 Things You Should Know About Root Canals
If you are in need of a root canal, you may be dreading it. While root canals don't have a reputation for being comfortable, they're not as scary as you think. Once you have a root canal, you will probably feel better. In addition, this dental procedure can relieve pain and ensure that your tooth lasts longer. If your dentist says one of your teeth needs a root canal treatment, here's what you need to know before scheduling.
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.