2018

  • Botox As A Dental Service? How It Can Help Other Dentistry Concerns


    When people think of Botox treatments, they may not immediately think of getting them done at a dental office. However, Dental Economics says that many dentists are offering these elective treatments to grow their businesses. Because dentists are knowledgeable when it comes to facial anatomy and administering anesthetic, they are great professionals to go to for these treatments. Also, a Botox treatment may actually help other dentistry concerns you may have.
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  • What Happens When Your Child's Baby Tooth Doesn't Fall Out? Here's What You Need To Know About Over-Retained Primary Teeth


    While losing baby teeth is a memorable part of childhood, some children have one or more stubborn teeth that refuse to fall out. This is referred to as an over-retained primary tooth. If your child is not losing his or her baby teeth on schedule or if you notice an adult tooth erupting in the wrong location, your child may be experiencing this condition. An over-retained primary tooth requires prompt treatment from a pediatric dentist in order to prevent it from causing problems all throughout your child's life.
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  • How Getting Your Missing Teeth Replaced Can Improve Your Gum Health


    Losing teeth can leave you feeling self-conscious, but that's not all. If you have one or more missing teeth and you're struggling with gingivitis or periodontitis, it could be because you need to have your teeth replaced. Here's how getting your teeth fixed could make a big difference in the health of your gums. How Real Teeth Work When you have all of your teeth, they do a lot more than simply allow you to bite and chew.
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  • Chipped Tooth? How To Ensure You Get A Dental Crown, Not A Root Canal


    When a tooth gets chipped, it can be painful and alarming, especially when you start thinking about the dental procedures you'll need to fix it. Thankfully, there are some easy ways to vastly decrease your risk of needing an in-depth root canal and increase the chances that all you'll need is a dental crown. Here's what you should do. Clean Your first step is to keep the area extremely clean. Collect any shards of chipped tooth that are in your mouth.
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  • Did You Trip, Fall, And Chip A Tooth? Bonding Can Help


    A child's dental health is very important to keep track of at a young age. Unfortunately, it is easy for a child to trip and fall and seriously chip their teeth. When this happens, you should consider the benefits of a bonding treatment. This cosmetic dentistry procedure will increase your child's dental strength and avoid serious oral health issues later in life. Chipped Teeth Can Permanently Affect A Smile
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  • Full Mouth Restoration And Rehabilitation


    If you have a lot of problems with your teeth, the dentist may have told you that you need full mouth construction. If this is the case, you may be able to go with veneers. If you still have teeth in your mouth, then this may be an option, and it would be a good one. Veneers can be a bit pricey, but they allow you to have your mouth reconstructed in a less-invasive way where you will have teeth that look, feel and act as natural teeth.
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  • Four Worries You Might Have Before Teeth Whitening


    Having your teeth whitened at the dental office is exciting! You probably cannot wait to have the bright, white smile you've always craved. However, if you are like most people, you probably have a few concerns. Here is a look at four common worries people have before teeth whitening -- and some calming thoughts to dissuade those worries. Worry: Teeth whitening will make your teeth sensitive. Sensitivity is the most common side effect of tooth whitening.
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  • Diastema: Causes And Effects


    Diastema is a dental anomaly where the gap between two adjacent teeth is wider than normal. Such abnormally large gaps can be caused by different things, and they can also affect different areas of your life. Causes  Jaw-Bone Teeth Mismatch Congenital defects are some of the reasons people have gaps between their teeth. For example, your teeth may come up with sizable gaps between them if your teeth are not properly proportioned, and your teeth are too small for your jawbone (or your jawbone is too big for your teeth).
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  • What To Expect When Getting Dental Implants


    If you've been struggling with your smile, you may be considering dental implants. Many people get this type of procedure when they're unable to use their natural tooth but want to eat and chew normally. Dental implants are a normal procedure that a dentist can offer. While it's normal to have some fears about this new experience, there is no need to worry as you'll be in good hands with a trained professional.
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