4 Reasons Your Dentist May Want to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth

Posted on: 19 July 2017

Wisdom teeth are an extra set of molars that appear after the rest of your adult teeth. Most people's wisdom teeth erupt when they are between 17 and 21, although some people have no wisdom teeth at all. Whether your wisdom teeth have already erupted or are still trapped inside your gums, your dentist may have recommended that you have them extracted. Here are four complications caused by wisdom teeth that might have driven your dentist to make this recommendation.
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A Quick Guide to Kissing While Wearing Invisalign Braces

Posted on: 19 July 2017

There are plenty of questions that people have when they're thinking about getting Invisalign braces. One of the more personal ones — and one that many people are a little embarrassed to ask — is whether kissing is going to be okay with Invisalign braces in. If it's something you've been wondering that you didn't feel comfortable asking your dentist or orthodontist, all you need to do is read on to get the skinny on kissing with Invisalign.
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Do You Need to See an Emergency Dentist?

Posted on: 18 July 2017

Sometimes it's obvious that you should stop what you're doing and visit an emergency dentist; if your mouth has suffered an impact and you've chipped a tooth or had one knocked out entirely, then of course this is a dental emergency. However, there are other times when you may wonder if your problem is truly an emergency or if it can wait until you can make a standard appointment for an office visit.
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The Pros and Cons of Pacifiers

Posted on: 17 July 2017

Pacifiers can comfort, soothe and keep babies calm. However, the incorrect use of those pacifiers may be detrimental to the dental health of your child. This article discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of pacifiers. The Benefits Weaning. Children often suck their thumbs when they are anxious. Pacifiers can serve the same role as the thumb in soothing the child. However, pacifiers are a better alternative because it will be easier for you to wean your child from the habit of using the pacifier when compared to weaning that child from sucking his or her thumb.
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