About Marcel and the Dentist

Posted on: 27 June 2023

Dental care is an essential part of your overall health. However, with other financial obligations, you may find it difficult to afford some services. Some people avoid going to the dentist because they fear the potential costs of dental treatments and procedures. However, neglecting your oral health can lead to more serious problems in the future, such as tooth decay, gum disease, infections, and even tooth loss. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to keep your dental care affordable.
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Posted on: 15 May 2023

If you have lost your natural teeth as a result of severe dental decay or otherwise poor oral health, then a dental implant consultation may be recommended. Dental implants not only help restore your smile, but they can also provide you with a host of other dental and health benefits. Here are some reasons to consider dental implants if you have lost your natural teeth.  Malocclusion Prevention    After you lose your teeth, their empty spaces will be left which can negatively affect your dental health.
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Posted on: 5 April 2023

Abscesses can become dangerous and life-threatening if they are treated as soon as possible. You should also take care of the issue that led to the abscess to avoid them in the future. To find out more about abscesses and why they are dental emergencies, read on.  Know How to Spot an Abscess Not everyone experiences pain with an abscess and that makes them doubly dangerous. An abscessed tooth is a dental condition that occurs when a bacterial infection develops in the root of a tooth, causing a pocket of pus to form around the infected area.
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Posted on: 6 March 2023

Even though you may brush your teeth regularly at home, it is important to receive regular professional cleanings. When your dentist performs a dental cleaning, they use a scaler to scrape tartar accumulations from the dental surfaces. Tartar, which is a yellow, porous material, is actually a plaque that has hardened in place. When plaque, which is made up of particles of food, bacteria, and biofilm, is allowed to remain undisturbed, it calcifies, forming tartar.
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