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Tooth Bonding: How To Makeover Your Teeth While Keeping Them Intact

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You might draw the line at some of the more common ways to improve the look of your teeth—namely dental crowns and veneers. These options are permanent, since some of your tooth structure has to be removed before the restoration can be added, and you may not feel entirely comfortable with this. Why do some dental procedures call for the removal of some of the tooth's surface? And does this mean that your dentist can't do much to improve the look of your teeth?

30 May 2023

Are Your Teeth Sensitive? Check Your Toothpaste For Hydrated Silica

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If you have developed tooth sensitivity—especially to hot and cold foods, you'll want to reach out to your dentist for a firm diagnosis. There are numerous causes of tooth sensitivity, such as bruxism, worn fillings, over-bleaching, gum recession/gum disease, etc. If you don't have any serious underlying dental issues, you may want to look at your toothpaste ingredients for hydrated silica. Read on to learn more. What Is Hydrated Silica, and Why Is it Used in Dental Care?

23 March 2023

How Will A Dentist Treat An Abscessed Tooth?

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Do you have a pounding toothache and a fever? Chances are, you may have a dental abscess. This is basically an infection of the internal, sensitive tissues of your tooth. Most dental abscesses will not clear on their own, which means you really need to see the dentist. Here are the two key ways they might treat your abscess, depending on its location and severity. Root Canal and Crown In many cases, your dentist may opt to treat your abscess with a root canal procedure.

11 May 2022

4 Questions About Immediate Dentures

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Are you looking to get dentures to fix your smile and make it easier to eat? If so, your denturist will likely let you know that immediate dentures will be necessary while your gums are healing after the teeth extraction process. Here are some questions that you likely have about the immediate dentures. Will You Get Immediate Dentures The Same Day?  You will not be left without having any teeth after the extraction of your remaining teeth.

10 March 2022

Gray Teeth In Children: What Parents Need To Know

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You know that your children's teeth should be a healthy white or off-white color. Clearly, a gray color suggests that something is wrong. It's quite likely that the tooth is dead. The discoloration is due to internal bleeding within the tooth's pulp, which has changed the shade of the tooth from the inside out. This type of problem is often caused by trauma (an external force), which has injured the tooth without dislodging it from its socket.

8 December 2021

Root Canals Can Be Performed for Children

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Although the procedure may not be as common in children as in adults, root canals can and are performed on pediatric patients. However, while adults often worry about what comes along with the procedure when they have it performed, parents may be significantly more worried about the health and safety of their children, given their young age. While every patient is different, learn about some of the reasons why dentists choose this procedure.

23 June 2021

3 Dentist Tips On How To Keep Your Child's Teeth Healthy

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If you have a hard time deciding how much dental care your child needs, you are not alone. As a parent, you strive to prevent your children's teeth from cavities but may not know the best way to achieve that. Proper dental hygiene practices start when a child begins teething. Dentists recommend incorporating certain dental hygiene practices in your kid's life right from the start. This article explains some effective ways to take care of your child's teeth.

26 February 2021

3 Steps To Getting Dentures

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If you are going to get dentures, you might be nervous as to how the process will go. It can be a big undertaking to get them, and even though it's a positive process, it's still a big one. Knowing what to expect can make everything easier for you.  Extractions Depending on whether you are getting a full or partial denture and how many of your own teeth you have left, you may have to have some extractions done in order to get your dentures.

29 September 2020

Treat Or Teeth? Tips For Surviving Halloween With Braces

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Halloween is one of the most beloved times of the year for children and adults alike—and for good reason; besides the fun of dressing up and decorating, Halloween really functions as an excuse to eat all the delicious goodies you can stomach. However, if you're one of the thousands of people with orthodontic braces come the 31st, you may just feel a little bummed looking at all the candy that's on the do-not-eat list.

13 October 2016

Flossing May Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk

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So many things are considered cancer causing that it's hard to know which ones really matter in the grand scheme of things. If you've heard that a lack of flossing contributes to pancreatic cancer, you've heard of something that you need to acknowledge. Scientists have discovered that the risk of pancreatic cancer nearly doubles from poor dental hygiene. Specifically, the risk is linked to antibodies fighting bacteria in the mouth caused by not flossing.

5 April 2016