3 Things To Know About Tooth Bonding

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If you're not satisfied with the way your teeth look, you may want to see a cosmetic dentist. This type of dentist specializes in improving the appearance of your teeth. To do this, a cosmetic dentist performs a variety of procedures, which include teeth whitening, dental veneers, teeth shaping, and orthodontic treatments. Another procedure cosmetic dentists use is called tooth bonding. If you're interested in this cosmetic dental procedure, here are three things you should know about tooth bonding.

29 April 2021

How To Recover From A Tooth Extraction

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An extraction is a common procedure, especially among adults. When a tooth cannot be saved, your dentist will recommend an extraction. Your dentist will do their best to minimize the amount of pain that you feel during an extraction. Extractions are usually straightforward, but there are some things that you need to do after the procedure to ensure that your gum heals promptly. Follow these steps to ensure proper recovery.  

18 March 2021

Mistakes You Should Avoid When Visiting A Different Family Dental Clinic

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You might have moved to a new area or simply decided that you weren't happy with your old dental practice anymore for some reason, so you might have decided to schedule an appointment with a different family dental clinic. Your first appointment at a different clinic might make you feel a little bit nervous, but if you avoid these mistakes, everything should go just fine. Not Getting to Your Appointment Early

3 February 2021

The Prognosis You Can Expect For Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is a disorder of the muscles in the jaw and the joint. You might experience jaw pain, difficulty moving your jaw, jaw fatigue, or you may even hear your jaw making a popping noise. When this happens, you might be concerned and may wonder what the prognosis for TMJ is. The Prognosis for TMJ TMJ is not considered to be a life-threatening condition. However, it can have a negative impact on your qualify of life if you do not get it under control.

21 December 2020

Dealing With Bruxism? Consider Gold Or PFM Crown Restorations

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If you suffer from bruxism, or teeth grinding, you may have prematurely worn the cusps down on your teeth. If you have any dental restorations, like crowns, these materials can break down more quickly if you grind your teeth. Ideally, you should wear a mouthguard at night to protect your teeth from grinding; but if you need to get a new crown restoration, you should opt for a durable material, like gold or porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM).

13 November 2020

4 Advantages Of Using Invisalign To Correct Your Teeth

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If you have teeth that are not straight and you want to get them fixed, you should talk to your family dentist about using Invisalign braces to fix your teeth. Invisalign braces have been around for decades now and have some distinct advantages over regular braces. Invisalign Trays Are Easy to Take Care Invisalign uses a series of trays to help move your teeth into place. You use each set of trays for a couple of weeks before a new set is made.

5 June 2020

Three Ways To Improve Your Family's Gum Health When They Won'T Floss

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Gum disease is a big problem for many people. It can develop without you realizing it, and before you know it, it's full-blown gingivitis or even periodontitis. If your family refuses to floss or at least won't commit to it on a regular basis, then their gums are at risk of getting this unwanted disease. Thankfully, there are other ways that you can help to improve your family's gum health. Here are three of them.

16 December 2019