A loose tooth in a child signifies an important milestone. Shedding of the deciduous teeth starts at the age of about six and goes all the way up to about 12 years. While it can be easy to remove a loose tooth, sometimes a loose tooth can be stubborn and not want to fall out.…
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As dental implants continue to become more popular and affordable, more people have come to prefer them over other options like crowns, bridges, and dentures. If you have a broken or a missing tooth or teeth, dental implants may be the best option for you. There are different types of implants, but they all have…
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Oral health is among the vital aspects of your health. However, some people have dentophobia, commonly referred to as the fear of the dentist. The fear of the dentist can cause many problems when it comes to your oral health. Dentophobia can originate from several emotions associated with worries over your oral health or bad…
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Are you unhappy with how your teeth are positioned? If so, dental bonding may be the best answer to your dental problems. Dental bonding involves using a resin material that matches your teeth’s natural color to correct your dental imperfections. During the dental bonding procedure, your dentist applies the resin to your tooth and dries…
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Having a consistent at-home oral hygiene routine of brushing and flossing your teeth is critical in keeping your dental health as good as it can be. But even with an impeccable routine, plaque and tartar can easily accumulate in places where a toothbrush and floss can’t reach. That is why having a multifaceted approach that…
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Even though your tooth enamel is hard, it is also porous. The surface of your teeth has plaque, which produces acid. During demineralization, this acid seeps into the pores of the enamel and damages the internal structure of the tooth. However, learning the benefits of fluoride can help you prevent plaque from becoming a cavity.…
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When most of us think of orthodontic work, we think of teeth-straightening options like dental braces and Invisalign. And it is true that a great deal of the work that a good dentist or orthodontist does involves making teeth straighter. Straight, uncrowded teeth are generally more aesthetically pleasing, but they are also easier to clean…
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When it comes to stains appearing on our teeth, there can be many culprits. Your oral hygiene, medications that you use, whether you smoke, and what you choose to eat or drink can all contribute. With the help of a top-quality family dentist, however, removing stains from your teeth is much less complicated than it…
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Whether you are an adult, a child, or somewhere in between, wearing dental braces can be no fun. Although braces are more comfortable, aesthetically attractive, and easier to maintain than ever before, there is still work associated with having braces. A lot of this work comes down to keeping them clean, which can be difficult.…
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Nearly everyone gets a little bit nervous when they hear the words “root canal.” Root canals are an incredibly important procedure, but they have received something of a bad rap. This is, in many ways, unfair — root canals have become significantly less uncomfortable in the last few decades, and “conventional wisdom” has unfortunately not…
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