Six Tips For Finding A Family Dentist In A New City

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Moving to a new city can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding a new family dentist. You want to ensure that you find a dentist who provides high-quality care and makes you and your family feel comfortable. This article explores tips and advice for finding a family dentist in a new city. 1. Ask for Referrals  One of the best ways to find a new family dentist is to ask for referrals from friends, family, and coworkers who live in the area.

5 May 2023

Why Healthy Gums Are Essential for a Natural-Looking Dental Implant

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What's the best thing about dental implants? Is it that they have the same strength and function as a natural tooth (and are the only artificial tooth replacement that can boast this)? Is it that the implant's ceramic false tooth looks indistinguishable from the natural tooth it replaced? As it happens, the design, construction, and placement of your false tooth only partially creates the natural look of the finished product. Dental implants look most natural with some help from your gums.

30 March 2023

5 Signs That You Need A Root Canal

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Are you experiencing issues with one of your teeth and not sure what is going on? It's worth visiting a dentist to have the tooth inspected because it's possible that you may need a root canal. Here are a few signs that can help indicate that the problem you have may require a root canal to fix. Persistent Pain One of the key signs that you need a root canal is if the pain and discomfort are persistent.

21 February 2023

Why You Shouldn't Ignore Your Sleep Apnea

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Sleep apnea is more widely known now than it has ever been. However, many people fail to understand why it is such a serious concern. Sleep apnea is more than just a sleep-disrupting condition. In fact, it is a respiratory and cardiovascular problem as well. Those affected by sleep apnea not only struggle with disrupted sleep and overwhelming fatigue, but there are long-term side effects that can be a concern if you don't seek treatment.

12 January 2023

Know These Serious Consequences Of Not Getting A Recommended Root Canal Treatment

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The words "root canal" evoke fear in some individuals who are told that they need to have the procedure performed. Root canal treatments are among the most common procedures dentists recommend and complete. The fear that some individuals feel is referred to as dental anxiety, and it often comes from them assuming that the procedure will cause them pain. Dentists have a variety of anesthesia options available to ensure patient comfort during the procedure and post-treatment.

6 December 2022

What To Do When Your Child Has A Tooth Knocked Out

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Parents always have a concern for the safety of their child, but accidents can happen. One potential injury they can have involves a tooth getting knocked out, which can be quite traumatic when everyone needs to act quickly. Here are a few tips for what you should do when this problem happens.  Locate The Tooth Immediately The first thing that you should do is have everyone stop what they are doing and locate the missing tooth.

31 October 2022

How Smoking Makes Dental Implant Surgery Far More Complicated

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Dental implants are not compatible with smoking. There's no way around this, and no real form of compromise. If you're a smoker who needs to have a tooth replaced with a dental implant, you have two options. Firstly, you can quit entirely—perhaps using the cold turkey method or progressively reducing your smoking level until you've stopped. Secondly, you can totally abstain from smoking while your implant is healing, although this option is not recommended as it still creates a risk to the health of your dental implant (not to mention your overall health).

29 September 2022