2017

  • Procedures You Can Consider When Deliberating On Cosmetic Dentistry Services

    No matter how painstaking you are with brushing and flossing your teeth, there are still some imperfections that would be difficult to address with your home oral care regime. Nonetheless, this does not mean that you have to suffer through having an unappealing smile, which would consequently make you insecure about your appearance. There is a host of cosmetic dental procedures that you could opt for to remedy these imperfections. Most people associate cosmetic dentistry with teeth whitening.
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  • 4 Reasons Why Cosmetic Dentistry Is Worth It

    Do you find yourself struggling to hide a smile? Or are you self-conscious about your looks? The reasons why people consider cosmetic dentistry are many, and they do not just stop at granting you a healthier smile. Take a look at some of them. 1. Your self-esteem and confidence will be raised Most often, people are their own worst critics, and when people feel good about themselves, it impacts in their overall happiness.
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  • Invisalign and Pain: Does It Have to Hurt to Work?

    Invisalign is a great way to move teeth into the desired position without the discomfort and pain that often accompanies traditional braces. Although it is normal to experience at least a little discomfort while wearing Invisalign aligners, don't take a lack of pain or discomfort as a sign that your treatment isn't working. Because of the way Invisalign is designed to work, you may feel little to no pain. This is due to a number of things.
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  • Why Cosmetic Dentists Are the Secret Ingredient for Looking Great

    Smiling makes you seem more attractive, confident and approachable. If, for any reason, you're feeling too self-conscious to smile, you may want to visit a cosmetic dentist. Cosmetic dentistry is an area of the oral health world that boosts your appearance. Knowing just which treatment your dentist can use to improve your appearance is the first step in enhancing the way you look. Whiter teeth could make you more attractive
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  • Strong but Stained: What to Do When Your Dental Implants Are Stained by Smoking

    The downside to dental implants when it comes to smoking is that, eventually, your smoking habit will lead to staining. Porcelain restorations such as the crown attached to your dental implant are extremely stain resistant. However, they do pick up surface stains, two of the worst staining culprits being cigarettes and coffee. This leads to two common dental issues. On the one hand, smoking stains affect your natural teeth and this causes them to become darker than your dental implant.
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  • The Best Way to Handle a Broken Tooth

    Time really is of the essence when you break a tooth. It can be a traumatic experience, but if you act quickly and handle the tooth in the best possible way (and see a dentist immediately), it can be possible to reattach the tooth. Cleaning the Tooth If the tooth has broken off and actually fallen onto the ground, it can be prudent to rinse off any dirt and debris. This should be a very brief rinse, and it is a good idea to put the plug into the drain before you hold the tooth under the water.
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  • Tooth Grinding: 4 Ways it Can Impact Your Child's Health and Wellbeing

    Tooth grinding is quite a common condition which can affect children from time to time. Tooth grinding commonly occurs when your child is asleep, but sometimes you may notice that your kid is starting to grind their teeth during the day. While tooth grinding may not seem like a big deal, it can have a negative impact on your child's health. Below is a guide to 4 ways in which tooth grinding can impact your child:
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  • Correcting Some Common Misconceptions About Dentures

    Dentures are a very good choice for anyone who has lost many of their teeth, either through age, poor dental health, or severe damage to the teeth and gums. Dentures can also give a person a healthy and attractive smile if their teeth are rotted and decayed, as these teeth can be extracted and replaced with dentures. Despite their benefits, some persons might avoid getting dentures because they're confused about how they look and how they're managed every day.
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  • 4 Reasons Your Dentist May Want to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth

    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

    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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