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  • 3 Ways That Office Workers Can Protect Their Dental Health

    Studies have shown that office workers are at a higher risk of developing oral health issues when compared to other types of employees. A primary reason for this is the fact that sugary snacks and coffee or tea are always at hand. While it can be nice to sit down with a cup of sweet tea and a piece of cake at your desk, it could be putting your dental health at risk.
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  • The Advantages of Using Dental Implants

    Your teeth are naturally designed to last for a lifetime. However, due to dental or other physical conditions, they may fall out and affect your natural dental system. The only option at this point is getting the necessary replacement in order to keep your dental system in check. Dental implants are strong and stable enough to restore the ability of natural teeth if implanted by an experienced dentist. The process of replacing lost teeth is quite necessary.
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  • How Long Can You Expect Dental Crowns to Last?

    If you've ever had to have extensive dental work in the past, it's likely that you may have had at least one crown fitted. These are a key weapon in the dentist's arsenal, as they seek to restore full functionality for patients. However, much has changed in the last generation or so in relation to the materials used to make these crowns. You may be wondering how long those replacements will last.
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  • How to Overcome Eating and Speaking Issues While Wearing an Expander

    Modern human beings have smaller faces and narrower dental arches than their ancestors, according to research. This is due to modern day food being softer. Unfortunately, narrow dental arches lead to overcrowding, impacted teeth, and overly large buccal corridors which results in a less than pleasing smile. To combat this, dentists rely on palatal expanders to help widen dental arches and thus make more room available for teeth. Smaller buccal corridors; the dark spaces between the cheeks and teeth, are considered to be more attractive so palatal expanders are an essential orthodontic appliance.
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  • 5 Tips to Soothe Swollen Gums

    Swollen gums can be painful, particularly when eating and cleaning your teeth. They may even bleed when you brush or floss. If you notice swelling in your gums, you should call a dental service right away to book an appointment. Swollen gums are a sign of gum disease, which requires professional treatment. While you wait to see a dentist, here are some self-care tips you can use to soothe the swelling and prevent gum disease getting worse.
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  • 5 Signs of Peri-Implantitis to Watch Out For

    The majority of people never develop any serious issues with their dental implants. In fact, the success rate of dental implants is more than 96 percent. However, some people with dental implants develop a condition called peri-implantitis, in which bacteria attack the gums around the implants. If left untreated, peri-implantitis can spread through the gums and bone, weakening the tissue until eventually the implant needs to be removed. Protect yourself against this disastrous outcome by learning to spot the signs of peri-implantitis so you can get treatment swiftly and keep your implants safe.
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  • Gingival Overgrowth Causes: Why Gums Sometimes Grow Over Teeth or Braces

    When gums grow over teeth, not only is it worrying, but it is also very painful. Eating too becomes difficult and if the condition affects the front teeth, those affected will also be reluctant to smile. In short, gingival overgrowth can make life a living hell for sufferers. Also known as gingival hypertrophy or gingival hyperplasia, gingival overgrowth occurs for several reasons, all of which will be explained here. Medications Can Cause Gingival Overgrowth
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  • Your Guide to Dental Plate Hygiene

    If you're new to dental plates or if you're considering them, you'll need to learn essential techniques for keeping them clean. In addition to ensuring your dental plate lasts longer, careful cleaning reduces the risk of gum disease and other infections. Fortunately, good dental plate hygiene only requires a little effort. Keep cleaning your teeth regularly Foreign bodies are often excellent breeding ground for bacteria, which means you need to clean your teeth just as before.
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  • Know How to Handle Your Child's Dental Injury

    Unfortunately, accidents may happen to anyone at any time, but knowing what to do if a dental injury occurs is not only handy information, but it may often be critical. Toddlers and growing children are naturally more injury prone. In fact, a surprising percentage of children experience dental injuries while growing up. Here's how you can be prepared, should your child suffer this unfortunate  injury. Firstly, if your child sustains a blow to the mouth, there may be no visible damage, but it is best not to simply assume that everything is quite satisfactory.
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  • Three options for those who have lost a tooth

    Losing a tooth as a result of an oral injury or an infection can be an upsetting experience. Here is a brief guide to the three main options you will have, if you should ever find yourself in this situation. Leave the socket empty The type of dental treatments that are used to replace a lost tooth are often quite complex, expensive and time-consuming. As such, if the tooth was located the back of your mouth and its absence is therefore not very noticeable (or if you simply don't mind the way that a missing front tooth looks), you might be thinking about leaving the socket empty.
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