Straight Teeth in Less Time
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Is Your Smile In The Spotlight But You Have A Cavity? Get A Natural Colored Filling
If you are in an industry where appearance is a large part of your job, the news that you have a cavity may be upsetting. If you are worried that the filling is going to be an eye sore and that people are going to notice it when you smile, you want to get a white colored filling. The white colored filling is more formally known and referred to by dentists as a resin composite filling, and it isn't going to be noticeable like a gold or aluminum filling.
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Mistakes To Avoid When Preparing Your Child For A Dentist Visit
If your child is like many, he or she may be a little scared or nervous about going to the dentist. Whether you've brought your child in for his or her first dental cleaning or not, there are some steps you can take to help your child quell those fears, such as bringing your child into your family dental care office for an "orientation" of sorts before his or her appointment.
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Demystifying The Main Causes Of Bad Breath
If you always switch to panic mode whenever you run out of chewing gum or mint, you should read on to find out the reason why you have bad breath and how you can get yourself out of the predicament once and for all. Common Causes of Bad Breath 1. Poor Dental Hygiene This is the number one cause of halitosis. Failure to brush and floss your teeth after every meal will ultimately lead to bad breath.
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Sleeping With Your Dentures In – Is It Safe?
Is it safe to sleep with your dentures in? This question is commonly asked and has conflicting answers. Here, you will learn the pros and cons of wearing your dentures while you sleep. Pros of Sleeping With Dentures Emotional Benefits – Your spouse or children may never have seen you without your teeth. Allowing your loved ones to see you without your teeth in can be one of the most difficult aspects of wearing dentures.
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6 Reasons To Choose Dental Implants
If you have missing teeth, it's important to get these replaced as soon as you can. Your overall dental health may be affected by teeth that have been lost for whatever reason. This is because the remaining teeth will begin to shift to fill in the gap. You can rely on dental implants to replace missing teeth and knowing the reasons to do so may motivate you to get started on this task sooner rather than later.
I had braces when I was a kid. Back then, you had to wear those metal wires and rubber bands for what seemed like forever. When I saw that my child’s teeth were going to be crooked like mine, I was dreading the years of braces and orthodontist appointments and limited diets that I saw stretching ahead of us. I was pleased to find out that braces today are very different from braces when I was a kid. They don’t need to be worn for nearly as long, and they aren’t as intrusive, either. My daughter got braces that can barely be seen, and she can remove them when she eats, so she doesn’t have to give up her favorite foods. I was so impressed that I started a blog to talk about modern day tooth straightening techniques. Braces have come a long way.