Straight Teeth in Less Time
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The Health Impacts Of Oral Piercings
There is a close connection between your oral health and your overall health. This is something that you should keep in mind when you are thinking about getting oral piercings. If you do not take good care of oral health then you could more problems than a simple infection. Read further to learn about what could possibly happen if you decide to have an oral piercing. What Can the Jewelry Do to Your Mouth?
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Due Date Dental Concerns
Your teeth could use some extra attention during your pregnancy. After all, dental health goes hand-in-hand with your general state of well-being, which is likely garnering some increased attention due to your condition. If you ignore your dental issues until after your give birth, it could make matters even worse, so read on for more information about taking care of your teeth while you are pregnant. Blame it on the hormones.
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2 Replacement Options For A Lost Tooth
If you are thinking of having a tooth replaced, there are multiple options from which to choose. Here are two of them: Dental Implants Dental implants are prosthetic dental roots that are made of metal. They are surgically implanted into the patient's jawbone and fuse with the bone over time through a process called osseointegration. The metal used in a dental implant is typically titanium. This metal is preferred because it is biocompatible, which means that it is unlikely to cause a negative immunological response or allergic reaction.
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Three Potential Home Remedies For Temporary Tooth Pain Relief
If you've developed a toothache at a time of day or night that is outside regular business hours for most dentists, the idea of trying to sleep and wait until the next business day to get the tooth looked at might seem impossible. In an attempt to dull the pain without having to take too many pain killers, you might turn to home remedies for toothaches. These are, for the most part, fairly harmless, though some of them do come with warnings and caveats.
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Helpful Tips For Cleaning Your Invisalign Clear Aligner
One thing that many people dread when it comes to braces is keeping their teeth and braces clean. Standard metal braces can make proper dental hygiene difficult, but this isn't as much of a problem with Invisalign. This is especially true if you follow these tips for cleaning your clear aligner. Remove It When Cleaning One of the best things about Invisalign -- when compared to other orthodontic treatments -- is the fact that you can remove your clear aligner for cleaning.
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.