2016

What Is A Dental Deep Cleaning And Why Do I Need One?

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If your dentist has recommended that you undergo a deep cleaning procedure, this is usually because he has seen evidence of gum disease or a buildup of bacteria or plaque that can cause decay or a loss of bone. A deep cleaning can help correct these problems and prevent them from getting worse, but before you agree to it, make sure you know that it is absolutely necessary and what you will be paying for it.

23 June 2016

How Can A Dentist Fix The Gap Between Your Two Front Teeth?

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Are you tired of looking in the mirror and seeing a wide gap between your two front teeth? Celebrities like Anna Paquin and Jack Black have made tooth gaps more accepted, but if yours still makes you feel uncomfortable, then it's worth your while to reach out to your dentist and have something done about it. Here's a look at some of the methods your dentist may use to close your tooth gap, leaving you with the attractive smile you've always dreamed of.

2 June 2016

Tips For Keeping Your White Teeth White

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Whether via your dentist, at-home trays, or an array of toothpastes, flosses, and mouthwashes, you finally have the pearly white teeth you've always dreamed of. But even the whitest of teeth can, frustratingly enough, darken again, putting you right back to where you started. So how do you prevent your teeth from fading back into their previous color? If you're looking for tips on keeping your teeth as white as they possibly can be, then here's what you need to know.

16 May 2016

3 Things You Need To Know About Getting A Root Canal

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A root canal is a form of dental surgery that is performed when you have a pulp-filled cavity that is located in the root of a specific tooth in your mouth. Here are three things you need to know about getting a root canal that your dentist may not tell you.   #1 The Sooner The Treatment, The Less The Pain If you want to reduce the pain of going through a root canal procedure, it helps to get treated right away.

10 May 2016

2 Discreet Tooth Alignment Options

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Having braces can help ensure and that you are confident each time you smile. Although some people may associate the use of braces with children, nowadays adults use braces as well. Adult braces do not have to be large metal brackets spread across the front of the teeth. Often, an adult orthodontic patient prefers a more discreet alignment option. Here are a few alignment treatments that are not conspicuous: Clear Braces

11 April 2016

How To Make Yourself More Attractive

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Have you been feeling that you have let yourself go a bit? Perhaps you are a busy mom who has to make an effort to carve time out for anything that focuses on you. You have also probably realized that, when you have taken time to make yourself look attractive, you feel better about life and you are a better caregiver. For sure, don't feel guilty if you have decided to make some changes to make yourself more attractive.

11 April 2016

What Should You Do If You Lose A Permanent Tooth?

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Losing a permanent tooth qualifies as a dental emergency. If the tooth is not put back in the mouth in a certain period of time, then it cannot be placed back in the mouth at all. If you've just lost your tooth, knowing how to handle the tooth without damaging it is key. These frequently asked questions will help you if you've lost a tooth, and will help you take care of your teeth so you can avoid this situation again in the future.

21 March 2016

Three Ways To Stop Yourself From Tensing Your Jaw

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If you've been under a lot of stress lately, you may have started experiencing jaw pain. This comes from tensing or clenching your jaw, mostly unconsciously and often when you sleep. Repeated clenching and tooth grinding can result in worn-down teeth and possible bone loss in the jaw, so it's important that you stop the clenching and grinding as soon as you can. Here are three things you can do to stop that tensing.

20 March 2016

What Are The Different Types Of Dental Implants?

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In recent years, dental implants have become a popular way to replace missing teeth in the mouth without having to wear dentures. Dental implants are preferred because they are permanent once installed and look and feel more like natural teeth. The type of dental implants used depends mainly on the condition of the gums and jawbones of the patient. These are the different types of dental implants that are commonly used today.

19 March 2016

Tips For Fibromyalgia Patients That Need Dental Implants

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For someone suffering with fibromyalgia, visiting the dentist can be more than frightening, but severely painful. The pain associated with the condition fibromyalgia can cause serious pain when a sufferer must hold open their mouth for just a regular tooth cleaning procedure. If you suffer with fybromyalgia, check out how your trip to the dentist can be less painful.  Before You Go To A Dentist If you have not been to a dentist in a while because of the fear of your fibromyalgia pain worsening, you need to look for a dentist (click here for more information) that understands your fear.

19 March 2016