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3 Factors That Can Affect The Time It Takes To Get A Dental Implant
Dental implants are very popular today when it comes to tooth-replacement options, and this is because they are probably the best way to replace missing teeth. If you are really tired of having a missing tooth and want to get this problem fixed with a dental implant, your first step should be a visit to a dentist. Your dentist can determine if you are a good candidate for one, and he or she can also help you understand how long the process will take. [Read More]
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Cracked Tooth: How Can You Save It From Extraction?
If one of your back teeth cracks and develops decay, you may wonder if it's possible to save the tooth. If your tooth doesn't have a severe infection that spread to your jawbone or damaged the tooth's nerves, it may be possible to save and protect the tooth with a dental crown. Dental crowns are unique restorations that support teeth damaged by fractures, decay, or injury. Here's more details about tooth fractures and what you might do to save your cracked molar. [Read More]
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Three Ways To Pay For Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is sometimes necessary for proper dental hygiene and improved quality of life. However, sometimes a dental insurance company declines to pay for these services, deeming them to be not medically necessary. When this happens, it is not the end of the road for the patient. There are always other sources of funding to get the cosmetic dental services that are needed. These services will help improve the patient's quality of life, increase self-esteem, improve dental hygiene, and reduce discomfort. [Read More]
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How To Avoid Or Treat Stains On Your Child's Teeth
Stains on your child's teeth may cause some concern, but it can be tempting to overlook it since it's just the baby teeth affected. Some causes of stains can carry over to the adult teeth, though, which means that it can become a major concern. Plus, stain repair is not always cosmetic. The following guide can help you better understand the different reasons why a child's teeth become stained, as well as what you should do about it. [Read More]
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How Christmas Can Lead To Oral Health Surgery
Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year, but it is less than great for a person's overall oral health. Christmas can actually lead to serious oral health problems that make surgery, such as dental implants, necessary. Christmas Has A Long History Of Sugary Foods When people think of Christmas foods, they likely think of sugary items such as candy canes, cherries, cookies, pies, puddings, fruitcakes, gingerbread, stuffed dates, or even egg nog. [Read More]
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Is There A Link Between Gum Disease And Kidney Disease?
Were you aware that there's a link between gum disease and kidney disease? If you currently have gum disease, then your chances are 4 times higher to develop kidney disease compared to somebody that has healthy gums. Here is some information you need to know. Who Is Prone To Having Kidney Disease? It's important that you tell your doctor if you currently have issues with gum disease, because they can take preventative measures against kidney disease. [Read More]
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New White Spots On Your Teeth? A Possible Cause & How Your Dentist Can Help
While there are many causes of white spots on teeth, knowing when they appeared can help you figure out what they are and how to get rid of them. If you suddenly developed white spots on your adult teeth, then read on to learn what may have caused them and how your dentist can help you get rid of them. Hypomineralization If you just had braces taken off your teeth, then that is one clue that the white spots may be caused by hypomineralization. [Read More]
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Some Things You Need to Know About Veneers
Veneers are a great way to get the smile that you want. If you are self-conscious about your smile, you might be wondering what you can do to get your teeth to look the way you want them to. In fact, you might be concerned that the things you don't like about your teeth are permanent and that there is nothing you can do to fix it. Luckily, that is not the case. [Read More]
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Filling Options For Kids
No parent likes to hear that their child has a cavity, but it can be somewhat of a relief to find out that the problem tooth is a baby tooth. Most dentists will opt to do a filling in the baby tooth instead of pulling it, unless the adult tooth is already properly positioned to erupt soon. You will have several options of filling materials in this case. The following guide can help you understand them better. [Read More]
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The Four Benefits Of Investing In Teeth Whitening Procedures
Going to a cosmetic dentist for teeth whitening is fairly common. However, paying for the treatment is often something people are hesitant about. After all, there are cheaper over-the-counter, methods. Here are the four benefits of investing in having the procedure done by your cosmetic dentist. It's the Best Anti-Aging Procedure: Your smile is definitely one of the top things that people notice upon first meeting you. Having a white smile not only says that you have great oral hygiene, but it also makes you appear much younger. [Read More]