Dental implants have become a popular choice for people who want to replace a missing tooth with a prosthetic tooth that looks, functions and feels like a natural tooth. Implants can prevent the bone loss that occurs from missing teeth and preserves the facial bone structure of the patient. Implants can make a person more [...]
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Busy families can find it challenging to pay attention to their oral health. There are so many activities tugging at parents’ attention that there can seem to be an unending cycle of coming and going. Fitting in time for brushing and flossing may easily be overlooked, and parents must take measures to remind youngsters of [...]
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Bonding is a term used in dentistry to describe a common treatment to restore problem teeth. There are two kinds of dental bonding. One is adhesive bonding typically used on restorations, such as porcelain veneers. This article discusses the other type of bonding, called direct bonding. Everyone with chips in their teeth, gaps between them [...]
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Are you self-conscious about stained teeth, gaps, uneven teeth or chips? Porcelain veneers can help give you confidence when you smile and speak. Porcelain veneers can improve the entire appearance of your teeth; teeth can look whiter, straighter, larger, or smaller. A veneer, in general, is a thin layer of restorative material that is placed [...]
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A smile is just a simple gesture, but it means a lot to those who receive it. That is why it is equally important to give out the best smile possible to brighten up one’s day. Moreover, a healthy smile can boost one’s confidence. In order to achieve this, great teeth and gums are required. [...]
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Thanks to advances in dental technology, a visit to the dentist doesn’t have to be the ordeal that it once was. The dentists of today can do more things than their predecessors could, and the procedures are generally less painful and more successful than they used to be. Dental x-rays have been in use for [...]
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If you have a gap between your teeth, you may be embarrassed about your smile or even have discomfort in your mouth. If this is the case, you may want to consider cosmetic dentistry to correct your teeth and create the smile you have always wanted. Corrective Techniques The most popular method of correcting tooth [...]
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The average person probably expects that their teeth should last a lifetime. Of course, this is far from the truth. Most people are faced with the dreaded possibility that they might have to be fitted with partials or dentures once they reach middle age. Actually, there is no reason to dread wearing partials and dentures. [...]
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Nothing takes the appeal out of an otherwise nice smile than one or more missing teeth. That the remaining teeth may be in perfect condition does not prevent adverse effects, which can be more than just cosmetic. Gaps in your smile can result in a change in your ability to chew (occlusion), joint disorders, speech [...]
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What is Orthodontia? An orthodontist is a dental specialist who corrects crooked or misaligned teeth as well as over bites and under bites. Left untreated, these conditions can lead to difficulty in chewing, sinus problems due to the roof of the mouth blocking sinus cavities and self-consciousness about appearance. There are many reasons why a [...]
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