2015

  • You Want Healthy Chompers: 4 Things That Could Be Harming Your Teeth

    You brush your teeth twice a day and floss after every meal. You even see your dentist twice a year. That means you're doing everything you need to keep your teeth healthy and strong. Right? Wrong. You could still be putting your teeth in jeopardy. Some of the things you consume everyday could be harming your teeth. Here are four things that could be putting your dental health in jeopardy.
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  • Three Reasons Why You May Want To Visit A Dental Office That Has An In-House Orthodontist

    It is not rare for an orthodontist to share office space with a dentist. It could be that the two are business partners or that they are married and business partners. Regardless of how the two are in the same office together, it makes for good business. Here are three reasons why you may want to visit a dental office that has an in-house orthodontist and become their patient indefinitely. 1. You Can Get an Orthodontic Consult While Your Dentist Works on Your Teeth
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  • 4 Ways To Improve Your Smile

    The smile you share with the world should be one that you're proud of having. However, you may not like your teeth, but there are effective dental procedures to help alter your existing smile. It's ideal to know the dental procedures that can assist in giving you the teeth you want rather than the ones you have. Dental Bonding Filling any gaps in your teeth is an effective way to significantly alter your smile.
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  • Smile More Often With Dental Contouring

    Do you have any worries or concerns about how you look when you smile? Perhaps you feel that your teeth are not as appealing or attractive as they should be. If this is the case, then you need to look into a dental technique known as contouring. The following article examines this intriguing aspect of cosmetic dentistry in more detail.   The Process   Dental contouring is a technique that reshapes teeth to make them more attractive. It is a purely aesthetic procedure that is not intended to repair unhealthy teeth.
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  • How To Maintain Your Brightness Level After A Teeth Whitening Procedure

    People often seek cosmetic dentists for tooth whitening procedures. However, these same people often fail to maintain their brightness level after the procedures. Remember that teeth whitening isn't a one-and-done process, and the results aren't permanent. You have to actively maintain your brightness level. Here are a few ways how. The Same Rules Apply Just remember that all the rules of good dental hygiene still apply. For example, you still need to brush and floss regularly.
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  • Considering Adult Braces? 4 Things You Should Know

    If your parents decided not to get you braces as a child, you could be finding yourself wanting to finally get them as an adult to fix your crooked teeth. Thankfully, braces are not just for teenagers. Before you decide to look into braces later in life, you should be aware of these 4 things about them. You Might Not Be Able To Get Invisalign Part of the appeal of getting adult braces may be that you want the kind that are unnoticeable to others.
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  • The Pros And Cons Of Dental Veneers

    Porcelain veneers are an option for repairing broken teeth, discoloration, and other cosmetic issues. If you are considering veneers, it is important to know the benefits and disadvantages of having them installed.  Pros  One of the main advantages of porcelain veneers is that they can correct a range of cosmetic issues, including uneven or misaligned teeth. If you have a gap in your teeth, it can also be used to correct this.
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  • 4 Practices to Keep Your Gums Healthy

    Your gums are important supportive tissues in your mouth. If they become damaged or infected, tooth loss can result. Nevertheless, maintaining good dental hygiene can affect the health of your gums. Here are a few things you can do to keep your gums in good shape: Rinse your mouth with fluoridated water after eating. After you eat a meal, if you don't have a toothbrush or floss handy, rinse your mouth with fluoridated water.
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  • 3 Dental Replacements Improved With Ridge Modification

    The teeth and gums are supported by upper and lower jawbones, which peak at the ridge that holds the teeth. Gum disease and trauma can cause the bone in that ridge to erode or otherwise weaken. Strong jawbones are important for general dental health to keep the natural teeth stabile. But jawbone deterioration is an especially large problem when considering certain types of dental replacements. Your dentist can perform a ridge modification to help strengthen weak areas of bone.
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  • What Type Of Dentist Do You Need?

    If you need dental work done, there are many types of dentists that you might need to visit. Read on to find out which type of dentist can help you.  Pediatric Dentist If the patient is a child, you might consider seeing a pediatric dentist first. Especially for young children, a pediatric dentist can be helpful in establishing early dental routines. Some of the initial visits to the pediatric dentist will involve helping the child get comfortable at a dentist's office.
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