2016

Painful Teeth Cleaning? 3 Things You Should Know

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There are many excuses people use for not visiting the dentist on a regular basis, but there is one excuse that is somewhat valid. When people experience severe pain from teeth cleanings, they may avoid going. This is a common problem, and it occurs with people that have sensitive teeth. If this is the reason you are avoiding the dentist, you should know that there are ways to make teeth cleaning services less painful.…

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Is It True You Should Schedule Tooth Extractions Around Your Menstrual Cycle?

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Nobody likes having teeth pulled. However, at times it’s necessary to extract a diseased or damaged tooth before proceeding with some types of cosmetic work, such as placing a dental implant. While tooth extractions are generally safe, sometimes precautions are required to minimize the risk of complications developing. For people who have periods, that may mean scheduling extraction work around certain times in the menstrual cycle. Here’s more information about this issue.…

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Four Tips To Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Invisalign

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Invisalign can work wonders for crooked teeth, allowing you to enjoy the straight smile you’ve always longed for in as little as a few months. However, your success with Invisalign depends, in part, on how much effort you put into the treatment process. Since you’ll be responsible for taking the aligners in and out, changing them, and caring for your teeth properly while the aligners are in place, you need to stay vigilant throughout the treatment process in order to get the results you desire.…

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Perio-What? A Guide To Understanding How Pericoronitis Can Affect You

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If you’ve received a diagnosis of periocoronitis, you may be worried about more than trying to pronounce the condition. This painful condition specifically affects the wisdom teeth and can be a factor in the decision to have them removed. Perio-What? Pericoronitis, or operculitis, can develop with a partially protruding wisdom tooth that can’t cut through the gum line as a matured tooth. As a result, the gap in the gums provides an entry point for bacteria to develop from plaque caused by trapped food.…

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Two Ways to Improve Gum Health

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Dental implants are a fairly routine procedure and enjoy an up to 98 percent success rate. However, there are several things that can cause implants to fail, and poor gum health is one of them. For example, gum disease can cause inflammation at the implant site that can lead to the disintegration of the bone supporting the implant. Here are two things you can do to improve the health of your gums and increase the chances that your tooth implant will successfully take root.…

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Bulimia's Effects On Your Teeth: Understanding And Treating Dental Damage While Recovering From Your Eating Disorder

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Eating disorders are life-threatening conditions that deserve immediate treatment by a medical and psychological professional. Although surprising for many to learn, eating disorders, such as bulimia nervosa, can also  permanently alter a person’s smile. If you are part of the 20 million women or 10 million men who suffer with an eating disorder in the United States, understanding how these conditions affect your oral health is smart. Using this guide, you will understand how binge eating harms your teeth and learn how to restore your smile while in recovery from your eating disorder.…

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What to Do If Your Child is Afraid of Dental Work

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There are many articles and tips online for parents whose children are afraid of the dentist. However, many of these articles address a simple check-up and may not discuss what to do if your child is afraid of getting other work done. Does your child need a cavity filled? Do they need caps put on their teeth or a tooth extracted? Are they terrified about it? It can be scary, but there are things you can do if your child is afraid of dental work:…

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What Can Your Dentist Do For Too-Large Front Teeth?

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Do you feel like your front teeth are too large? Feeling self-conscious about your smile can make you apprehensive about smiling or speaking in public and can really impact your self-confidence. Instead of continuing to live with your too-large front teeth, consider working with a cosmetic dentist to correct this issue. Here’s a look at three treatments your dentist may recommend, depending on your unique circumstances. Tooth reshaping. If your front teeth are just a little bit too large, a cosmetic dentist may recommend just grinding them down to a smaller size.…

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Missing Teeth & Meat Lovers: 5 Methods To Help Chew Steak For Years

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Many people love the taste and texture of biting into a fresh piece of steak or pork chop. When a tooth is missing in your mouth, you may lose the ability to eat tough meats comfortably. Instead of sticking the sirloin in a blender, you can take steps to improve your mouth and ensure that can you fully enjoy your meats for several years to come. The following five tips will help get you in the right direction for correcting your smile and improving the structure in your jaw.…

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