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How To Recover After Dental Implant Surgery

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Having one or more missing teeth isn't exactly your idea of a good time. If you recently had to have a tooth pulled because of decay or injury, then you know just how weird it can be to have that extra space in your mouth. To help replace your tooth, your dentist may recommend dental implants. The great thing about dental implants is that they are practically permanent, which means that you won't have to worry about them falling out or anything.

29 August 2018

What Cosmetic Issues Do Dental Veneers Solve?

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Dental veneers usually give a person a stunning new smile, which was previously hidden because of either discoloration, spacing, or other related dental problems. Generally, veneers can help in addressing various problems that affect your dental formula. One interesting thing about dental veneers is that they can help in solving multiple dental issues through one procedure. If you are not sure whether to use or not to use dental veneers, just consult your dentist.

30 July 2018

3 Benefits Of Utilizing Professional Teeth Whitening Services

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Yellow teeth can really take a toll on your confidence. This is a pretty common cosmetic issue, but it doesn't have to be permanent if you rely on professional teeth whitening. This procedure offers many benefits as opposed to different whitening treatments.  1. Thorough Whitening When you try to whiten your teeth at home with kits or home solutions, the results are often mixed. Some teeth may whiten better than others, causing you a lot of frustration.

2 July 2018

Choosing A Dental Implant Material: Titanium Vs Zirconia

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When you lose one of your teeth, you have the option of getting a dental implant. Nowadays, you have a choice in what type of material you can choose. Titanium has been the gold standard when it comes to implants, but non-metal zirconia is now available for those whom titanium wasn't an ideal option. However, each option has its advantages and disadvantages depending on your needs. Composition of dental implants

10 June 2018

3 Ways Oranges Can Affect Your Mouth

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If you love oranges, you will be happy to know that they are rich in vitamin C, an immune-boosting nutrient that is thought to play an important role in disease prevention. While vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, may help lower your risk for viruses and bacterial infections, they may also have a few negative adverse reactions when it comes to your oral health. Here are three ways oranges can affect your mouth and what you can do about them:

9 May 2018

3 Tooth-Whitening Options

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It's becoming more and more important to have a healthy, white smile, which is why tooth whitening is a popular cosmetic option. If you have stains or discolored teeth, you may wonder what you can do to make your teeth look whiter. Check out these three tooth-whitening options to consider. Over-the-Counter Products Over-the-counter products include whitening toothpaste and gels/strips/trays you can buy at most pharmacies and grocery stores. Whitening toothpaste is the least effective because it doesn't actually contain any bleaching agent.

9 April 2018

How To Easily Maintain White And Healthy-Looking Teeth As You Age

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If you're like most people who care about taking care of their teeth, you are likely facing stains and imperfections that seem to continue developing as you age, no matter how often you brush and floss. Here are a few things you can do to easily maintain a white and healthy smile as time goes on: Be Mindful of Your Food and Drink Choices One of the easiest ways to maintain a healthy and white smile is to be mindful of the foods and drinks you decide to indulge in throughout any given day.

14 March 2018

3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Healthy When You Are Sick

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While it is important to maintain a good daily regimen of oral care after getting your dental implants crowns, it it especially important to maintain good dental hygiene when you are sick. Although brushing and flossing when you're sick will make you psychologically feel better, it may also lower your risk for developing oral problems with your new implants. Here are three ways you can keep your implant crowns in good shape when you are feeling under the weather.

12 February 2018

The Truth On Tartar: Why You Need To Have It Removed

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If you've skipped your dental cleaning for many years, the plaque that develops between the teeth may have hardened. If it's now hard, you may have tried to remove it with floss and your toothbrush, but it won't budge. Once the plaque hardens, it turns into something known as tartar. Tartar can lead to a lot of different problems for you and it's nearly impossible for you to remove at home without proper dental tools, which is one of many reasons you need to have your teeth cleaned at the dental office.

17 January 2018

Three Ways To Make Dental Visits Easier For Avoidant Personality Sufferers

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Those who have avoidant personality disorder find themselves avoiding most social situations. Due to the fear of being shamed, humiliated or not accepted, many sufferers of this disorder choose to stay introverted rather than engage socially on a regular basis. One of the ways that most avoidant personalities have to socialize is by going to the doctor. If you are going to the dentist and you have avoidant personality disorder, you may be dreading the visit.

14 December 2017