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Solutions for When You're Not a Candidate for Traditional Dental Implants

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Dental implants can offer a permanent solution to the loss of a tooth, whether through decay or accident. In cases of extreme decay that has gone unchecked for a prolonged period of time, you might not necessarily be a candidate for standard dental implants. The overall state of your gums and jaw bone might mean that dental implants are unlikely to be successful, meaning that your dentist will not recommend them.…

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Are You a Candidate For Invisible Teeth Straighteners? Take This Quick 3 Question Quiz to Find Out!

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If your teeth are crooked or otherwise misaligned, you may have thought about metal braces as a way to perfect your smile. However, the “metal mouth” aspect might be what’s holding you back from getting the teeth straightening you want. If that’s the case, you might want to consider an invisible teeth straightening device like Invisalign or ClearCorrect. The only problem is that not everyone is a good candidate for this type of teeth straightening.…

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An Overview of Dental Sedation Treatment

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Dental anxiety is an intense and unreasonable fear of dental treatment. This fear can prevent you from seeking treatment for dental conditions you are facing, such as gum infections, cavities or broken teeth.  The anxiety often causes a patient to be constantly unsettled and fearful during their dental appointment. They may also have exaggerated concerns about the procedure that they are seeking. For such patients, sedation treatment may be a good option when seeking oral treatment.…

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Want to Keep Your New Dental Veneers in Tip-Top Shape? Here Are the Two Top Tips!

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You probably got veneers because you wanted to conceal an issue like a crack, a chip or discolouration—or maybe you just wanted to create an even more beautiful smile. Whilst veneers are easy to maintain—you can generally care for veneers in much the same way that you care for your natural teeth—there are a couple of after-veneers tips that you might not know about. Below, you’ll learn the two top veneers care tips that you should practise straight away.…

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Take These Four Steps to Prevent Peri-Implantitis

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Dental implants are made of titanium and porcelain, so they aren’t going to decay. They might be mostly invulnerable to damage, but the surrounding gum and bone still needs to be protected. One of the most common issues associated with implants is peri-implantitis. It’s an inflammatory disease similar to periodontal diseases. The difference is that infection occurs around an implant instead of around a natural tooth. If left unchecked, peri-implantisis can lead to significant bone loss and potential implant failure.…

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A Wedding Day Worthy Smile: How Fast Braces Can Straighten Teeth in Just One Year

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According to statistics from the US, the average length of time that couples are engaged is from 12 to 18 months. Although one year is quite a long time, brides and grooms to be will no doubt be putting extra time in at the gym and doing all they can to look their best on the big day. Teeth are also important, especially where the beaming bride and groom are concerned.…

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Ceramic Magic: The Advantages Of Choosing Porcelain Fillings For Your Damaged Teeth

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A damaged or decaying tooth is never a fun affliction to deal with, and having your damaged tooth or teeth repaired with fillings as promptly as possible is vital to the continued health of the damaged tooth, as well as your oral health as a whole. In years gone by, this meant having your tooth filled with durable but unsightly metal-based amalgams, but modern dental techniques offer the dental patient a range of materials with which to repair their damaged teeth.…

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Don't Rush That Baby Tooth! Why You Shouldn't Always Pull Out Your Child's Baby Teeth

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When it comes to your baby’s teeth, you seldom, if ever, need to intervene in order to speed up the growing process. Your baby’s first set of teeth should come through, and later fall out, in their own time. Once they have fallen out, the permanent teeth erupt within a few weeks to replace them. While not every single case is without one or two hiccups along the way, by and large, no matter how enthusiastic a parent understandably is, they should refrain from attempting to speed up the process.…

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From Dental to Nasal: How a Tooth Can Cause a Sinus Infection

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Sinus infections are generally caused by colds or allergic reactions. Once breathed in, a cold virus or a hint of secondhand smoke from a nearby cigarette causes one or more of the sinus cavities to become inflamed. Shortly after, the headaches, congestion and toothaches begin. However, while it is well known that teeth can also ache during a bout of sinusitis, few people are aware that teeth themselves can also cause sinusitis.…

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Mind the Gap: Quick Corrections with Crowns

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Even small dental problems can cause serious discomfort, so having a missing or broken tooth, particularly if a nerve is exposed, can be extremely painful. However, that pain isn’t the only reason to have these issues addressed quickly. In fact, leaving your tooth broken without dental assistance can really exacerbate the problem. When the interior of a tooth is exposed to decay and bacteria, its condition can worsen much more quickly than if the problem were merely on the surface of your tooth.…

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