Dental implants are one of the best ways to restore a missing tooth and they are the closest thing that dentistry can offer a patient to their natural teeth. The process of getting a dental implant happens in two stages. The first stage is implanting a titanium “root” into the jaw. After several months this
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If a tooth is damaged because of decay or trauma, your dentist will do everything he can to save it. In some cases however, it becomes necessary to have a tooth extraction. Tooth extraction is a routine dental procedure and there are many methods that your dentist can use to restore the look of your
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Dental bridges are a common solution for people who have multiple adjacent missing teeth. Like the name suggests, the purpose of a dental bridge is to bridge the gap between the missing teeth. Most bridges consist of two dental crowns or implants (abutment teeth) on either side of the gap and one or more prosthetic
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Hearing from your dentist that you need a root canal treatment can sound scary and intimidating. But the truth is that this is a fairly common procedure, and if you need a root canal it is better to get one sooner rather than later because it is a treatment that can save your tooth. What
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Everybody has things that they would like to change about their appearance, and for some of us one of the things we would like to change is the whiteness of our smiles. Mind you, human teeth are not supposed to be perfectly white, but even a couple of shades can make a big difference to
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The temporomandibular joint and the surrounding muscles are what connects your jaw to the rest of your skull. This important joint makes it possible for you to chew and talk, and when problems develop with this joint, they are typically referred to as TMJ disorders. TMJ disorders can range in severity from mild discomfort to
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Full mouth restoration is often referred to as if it is one single dental treatment, when it reality it consists of multiple dental treatments. The exact combination of dental treatments will depend on the patient and the condition of their mouth, but it can involve anything from therapeutic treatments such as deep cleanings, root canals,
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Broken, damaged or missing teeth can have a negative impact not only on your self-esteem, but sometimes on your overall health as well. One treatment that is commonly recommended by dentists in these situations are dental crowns – and for good reason. Dental crowns have many benefits which we will discuss in this article. Dental
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You probably know that brushing your teeth is a really important part of keeping your mouth healthy. But did you know that brushing your tongue is also important? Brushing your tongue (or using a tongue scraping) not only helps prevent bad breath, but it also helps to get rid of plaque and bacteria that can
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Most of us experience it at some point in our lives. We drink something hot or cold and BAM, we are hit with a pain in our teeth. Or perhaps it’s more subtle. Perhaps it’s a dull ache that we get when we brush or floss. And although tooth sensitivity is a very common problem,
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