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If you’re looking to improve your oral health, there are many reasons why you may wish to invest in an inlay or an onlay.
An inlay is essentially a fitted filling that is used to fill in a cavity using a number of different substances. Usually inlays are made from porcelain, and they are made from the increasingly popular composite resin. The process of an inlay differs from a standard filling as, opposed to a standard filling, a soft filling is not placed into the cavity hole before it sets hard, but rather, a dental impression of the prepared tooth is used.…
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Dental implants have come a long way. Centuries ago, people used the teeth of relatives who had passed away, or carved replacements from ivory and wood. While this likely provided a bit function, the devices weren’t at all comfortable and would often cause infection or discomfort. Today, endodontists have advanced technologies and materials to work with, ensuring better results.
Over the past decade, one of the most promising materials, bioceramics, has shown a remarkable benefit in a number of treatment strategies.…
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Most people know that dentists can improve the appearance of their teeth, but not everyone knows that there is a lot more to cosmetic dentistry than just tooth whitening. Dentists can also perform cosmetic procedures on your gums. If you aren’t happy with the way your gums look, one of these three procedures might be right for you.
Gum contouring
Gum contouring is a simple surgery that involves removing excess gum tissue.…
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With stress becoming a national epidemic, new research is regularly uncovering more about the impact of this emotional disturbance on your health. You probably already know that feeling worried about work makes it hard to sleep and lose weight, but do you know how it can damage your teeth? Protect your mouth by watching out for these five stress-related problems.
Bad Chewing Habits
Sometimes the stress reaches such a fevered pitch that you need a physical outlet for relief.…
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If you know you need adult braces, you may be dreading the moment you look into a mirror and see that metal reflecting back at you. Fortunately, however, today’s orthodontic patients have more control over how they look in braces than ever before. Here are four cosmetic strategies that can make you feel better about getting braces.
1. Embracing the Look
Sometimes the best way to cope with a change in your appearance is to embrace it wholeheartedly.…
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The last time you escorted your infant, adolescent or teen to the doctor or dentist, was there a concern about the child’s frenum? A frenectomy might have been recommended, but there is only one problem: You don’t have any idea what a frenum or frenectomy are. Before considering this procedure for your child, here is some valuable information about what is involved with a frenectomy:
What Exactly Is a Frenum?…
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Dental crowns are an easy way for dentists to fix the look or function of your teeth. These caps fit over top of your existing teeth and can fix teeth that are damaged, decayed, or even discolored. Crowns can last for as long as 10 years if you’re careful with them, but eventually, most crowns will need to be replaced. Here are three reasons why you will eventually need to get new crowns.…
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Needing to whiten your teeth is a problem many people put off, but that doesn’t make it any less important to those who deal with the negative effects of dingy teeth. If you are one of the many people looking for ways to get a whiter smile, you should definitely read on, because here you will learn everything you need to know about obtaining a beautiful grin.
Why do teeth need whitened in the first place?…
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Dental implants are permanent tooth replacements that are often highly successful when placed by an oral surgeon. After surgery is completed, you will likely feel a moderate amount of pain around the implant site for about seven days. This is normal and your dentist will tell you how to reduce discomfort with pain medication, compresses, and cold foods as well as help you read more. In some cases, pain may continue past the ten day mark.…
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Primary teeth play an important role in acting as a guide for the placement of adult teeth. If a primary tooth is lost prematurely, the underlying adult tooth essentially loses its guide and may end up drifting or erupting at the wrong position. The gap where the primary teeth once was may also end up closing or neighboring teeth may tilt into its place. To prevent these complications from happening, orthodontists rely on space maintainers to keep the exposed site, where the primary tooth was, open until the adult teeth erupts, which is a progressive process that begins to happen when a child reaches the age of 6 or 7.…
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