2015

  • 2 Benefits Provided By Same-Day Crowns

    Crowns can often be a bit of a hassle to get, mostly because traditional crowns will often require multiple appointments before the procedure is complete. However, many dentists have chosen to purchase the necessary tools to fabricate same-day crowns within their offices. Listed below are just two of the great benefits provided by opting for a same-day crown. Convenience Trying to find time to get a traditional crown can be more than a bit difficult for anyone that has a busy work or home life.
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  • Surviving Your First Holiday Season With Braces

    Just when you think you're getting used to your braces, the holiday season rolls around and presents a whole new array of challenges. In order to ensure the holidays don't lead to an emergency visit to your orthodontist (or just a lot of pain) follow these tips for surviving your first holiday season with braces. Bring one of your favorite, braces-friendly dishes to each holiday gathering. It can be tough to say "
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  • Three Unusual Causes Of Teeth Discoloration

    When it comes to teeth discoloration, the usual suspects include colored drinks, teeth decay, medicine, and aging. However, there are other causes of teeth staining you may not know about. Here are three examples of unusual causes of teeth staining: Root Canal Treatment The treatment involves removing the infected/inflamed pulp of the tooth. This is followed by careful cleaning and disinfection of the affected tissues, after which the tooth is sealed and restored.
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  • Relief Recommendations For Unbearable Toothaches

    Are you experiencing a toothache? If so, there are some things you can do to get yourself some temporary relief. The important thing to remember is that pain is the way the human body signals that something is wrong. This is why you need to ensure that you go to see a dentist as soon as  possible even if the pain is intermittent or appears to go away. The reason you need to go to the dentist is because a serious issue such as an abscess could be the culprit of your pain and left untreated an abscess could result in harmful bacteria entering your bloodstream or the loss of a tooth.
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  • Three Advantages Of Implant-Supported Dentures Over Multiple Standard Implants

    If you're missing multiple teeth, you have a few options for replacing them. You could have them all replaced with individual implants -- or you could go for the more modern option of having them replaced by an implant-supported partial denture. This consists of a denture piece that includes crowns to replace the teeth you're missing, as well as several small implants to which the denture attaches. Implant-supported dentures are becoming more popular among those who are missing multiple teeth because they offer the following advantages when compared to having several individual implants placed:
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  • Three Advantages Of Veneers Over Professional Whitening

    If your teeth are stained and discolored, making it unbearable for you to smile and show them off, then you have a couple of different options for solving this problem. You could pay to have your teeth professionally whitened – or you could have them covered with veneers. While professional whitening works out for many people and is a more affordable option, if you can afford veneers, they offer a number of advantages over whitening:  
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  • Dental Mistakes That Teens Can Make

    Oftentimes teenagers might think they are invincible, which makes them prime candidates to pick up bad habits. Some of these bad habits and actions can affect your teen's dental health. Here are five things that your teen might be inadvertently doing to harm his or her teeth. 1. Using Teeth as Tools Teenage boys especially might use their teeth to open plastic bags and even bottles. While this might be a cool party trick, it can wear down enamel and lead to chipping.
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  • How To Know You Are Grinding Your Teeth In Your Sleep

    Some people go a long time grinding their teeth without being aware of it. It may not be until they start experiencing severe symptoms that they are able to put two and two together and realize what they are doing. If you grind your teeth, you want to realize it as soon as possible. This way, you can get help from your dentist to stop before you permanently damage your teeth.
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  • Three Ways to Protect Your Tooth Enamel

    Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. That sounds impressive, but as we all know, if you don't take good care of your teeth, your enamel can erode and painful cavities can form. Worse still is the fact that if you are doing the right things in the wrong way, you can actually damage your tooth enamel.  Don't Brush Too Hard If your teeth are really dirty, then you should scrub really hard to get your teeth clean, right?
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  • Three Eating/Drinking Habits That Help You Avoid Teeth Stains

    You've probably already heard that certain foods and beverages -- like candies, coffee, and wine -- can cause stains on your teeth if you consume them often. While it's best to avoid stain-causing fruit and beverages when you can, you can minimize the potential for stains when you consume them by adopting a few habits. The following three habits will allow you to consume some of your favorite stain-causing foods and drinks without detracting from the appearance of your smile: 
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