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What to if your child is injured in the mouth while playing a sport

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If your child is injured in any way, it may be your usual response to take them to the emergency room at the closest hospital. If it is an injury that constitutes a dental emergency, though, it is usually best to call your family dentist before seeking other treatment. Playing sport can hold the threat of an injury to your child’s mouth If your child is involved in a full contact sport like rugby, or boxing, you will be aware that injury to the mouth may be a threat, due to a blow to the face.…

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As a secondary school teacher, help your students who wear braces to embrace the moment

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Most children who wear braces will be in secondary school, at which age they are facing a number of life changes and wearing braces may be an obstacle for them. As a secondary school teacher, you can help to make the experience of wearing braces easier for your students. If you wear braces yourself, you can provide even greater support and assistance for these learners. Teach your students about dealing with differences…

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What Is Enamel Erosion and How Can It Be Treated

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Tooth enamel refers to the hardened substance that acts as a protective coating to your tooth. Enamel is essential for your teeth as it keeps the sensitive dentine unexposed. If this dentine starts being exposed, you are likely to suffer from enhanced tooth sensitivity as well as chronic pain. However, not many people know that they are suffering from enamel erosion. Some of the symptoms to look out for include the following:…

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Cosmetic dentistry | Top 3 options to fix small teeth

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Having a large, powerful smile is something that everyone desires. Unfortunately, this dream is put on hold when you’ve got small teeth. In some cases, the teeth may be so small that only the gum is visible when you smile. Having small teeth also has other consequences. It may either give you an older look or make your face appear childish. But not to worry—this modern age has come up with incredible solutions for that kind of problem.…

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Recontouring: How to Quickly and Easily Fix Dental Imperfections

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Many forms of cosmetic dentistry are surprisingly non-invasive. It’s not all about whitening your teeth with lasers or implanting a metal bolt into your jaw in order to hold a false tooth. Dental recontouring is when minor imperfections in the shape and surface appearance of the tooth are rectified with light buffing. It’s highly effective for a variety of conditions and the results are immediate. So what conditions can recontouring help with, and what, exactly, is involved in the process?…

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What You Might Be Wondering About Cosmetic Dentistry

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Cosmetic dentistry, or dentistry that is done for the sake of appearance rather than for the overall health of your teeth and mouth, is more common today than ever before. The procedures used for cosmetic dentistry are typically more affordable than ever, and many of these procedures can be done in one visit, without anesthesia and with little discomfort. If you’re thinking about a cosmetic dental procedures, note a few questions you might have and then discuss these with your dentist.…

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Does Bad Breath Mean That You Have Gum Disease?

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Most people suffer from bad breath at some point in their lives. For example, it’s not uncommon for your mouth to smell a bit bad first thing in the morning before you have had a chance to brush your teeth. A heavy garlicky meal the night before may even leave you with morning breath that could stun a frog at 20 paces. While regular bad breath isn’t usually anything to worry about, a change in the smell of your mouth may point to more serious oral health issues such as gum disease.…

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3 Essential Tips for Avoiding a Fallen-Out Filling

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If you’ve just had your first filling, or you’ve lost fillings in the past, you may be worried about this one falling out. A fallen-out filling means more time in the dentist’s chair and could cause further damage to your teeth. While no filling lasts forever, there are ways to preserve their lifespan. Take note of these 3 tips to avoid filling loss, and make sure you visit your dentist immediately if your filling comes loose.…

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Weekend Dental Appointment Vs. Overseas Appointment

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There is often an endless list of things to do and places to go when one is overseas. For an increasingly large number of travelers, having a problematic wisdom tooth extracted or having dental implants installed mid-way through the holiday experience is a welcome idea. This is because the cost of dental treatment in some foreign countries is significantly lower than the cost of such treatment in Australia. There are several factors to consider when evaluating the significantly lower cost of an overseas dental appointment.…

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Little Known Health Benefits of Brushing Your Tongue

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A common reason people brush their tongue is to eliminate bad breath, but tongue brushing can have many other health benefits (oral and otherwise) that you may not be familiar with. Take a look at some of the lesser-known health benefits that come with brushing your tongue.       Improves sense of taste  You may have noticed that your tongue has a thick white coating from time to time - this white film is essentially a toxic buildup of any food you may have sampled throughout the day and is the reason your taste buds can appear dulled.…

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