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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For years the dental industry relied heavily on amalgam (mercury) fillings as their best option to repair and restore teeth that had cavities. And in fact, mercury fillings are still used fairly often today despite growing concerns that this may lead to other health problems later on. Today however there is another option as more
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Has your dentist recommended that you get a dental inlay or perhaps a dental onlay? And are you wondering what the heck he is talking about? If you have had cavities or other damage to your teeth in the past, you may be more familiar with dental fillings or crowns – but sometimes inlays or
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If you are dissatisfied with the look of your smile because you have misshapen or gapped teeth, then dental bonding could be the ideal treatment to help you transform the look of your teeth and give you a confident smile. Dental bonding is a pain-free and minimally invasive procedure that can help give you the
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