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Why Start Dental Care Early

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Parents or guardians should start dental hygiene and care for their infants as early as possible. You should not wait until the child gets their teeth to give them oral care. Below are critical reasons for such early dental care. To Identify Congenital Dental Problems Some babies have congenital problems, such as anodontia or hypodontia, where teeth don't form or only partially form. You might not notice such problems if you are not a dental professional.

6 February 2023

Things To Know Before Getting Full-Mouth Dental Implants

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If you are missing all of your teeth or need to have all of your teeth removed, then your dentist may recommend full-mouth dental implants as a tooth replacement option. Full-mouth dental implants are a lot more aesthetically pleasing than traditional dentures. They look, act, and feel more like natural teeth. Here are a few important things to know as you consider this option and begin making plans with your dentist.

6 February 2023

Can You Lengthen Your Teeth?

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If you feel as if you are showing too much of your gums when you smile, you could be right. Gummy smiles happen when too much gum tissue covers your teeth. Some people also have teeth that are a bit shorter than normal. Both of those issues tend to be inherited. Read on and find out what can be done to make your gums less visible. Lengthen Your Crown  The crown is the visible part of your teeth.

29 December 2022

3 Reasons Why It Is Time To Bid Your Wisdom Teeth Goodbye

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Did you know that since wisdom teeth are the last to form in the mouth, not everyone has ample space to accommodate them? This means that many people suffer from impacted wisdom teeth, where these teeth are unable to attain a healthy state. As such, it is wise to seek the expertise of an emergency dental practitioner for removal services. Here are clear indications that it is time to have your wisdom teeth removed: 

17 November 2022

What Can A Periodontist Do For Advanced Gum Disease?

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Mild gum disease is usually fairly easy to treat at home. You start brushing your teeth more often, and perhaps you use an antibacterial mouthwash for a few weeks. When your gum disease progresses past this early stage, however, you generally need to pursue professional treatment. Your general dentist may refer you to a periodontist, who is a dentist who specializes in issues affecting the gums and ligaments of the mouth.

14 October 2022

Having A Root Canal Done To Your Damaged Tooth

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For a dental patient that has suffered substantial tooth damage or that has a significant tooth infection, a root canal can be a vital procedure for preventing the tooth from being lost due to these issues. You May Need A Day Or Two To Acclimate To Having The Crown On The Teeth That Underwent Root Canals As part of the root canal process, a patient will have a crown applied to the top of their tooth.

19 September 2022

Correcting The Dental Alignment Issues You May Have Developed

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There are few dental procedures that will have a larger impact on your appearance than orthodontic treatments. These procedures can correct alignment and spacing issues with your teeth so that your smile will be as attractive as possible while also alleviating the functional issues that these alignment problems can create. Traditional Metal Braces Are Not The Only Orthodontic Treatment Option It can be understandable for individuals to assume that metal braces are the only orthodontic treatments that they will be able to use to alleviate their issues.

12 August 2022

3 Reasons Your Kids Should Visit A Dentist Regularly

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Your child's teeth develop rapidly during the first few years of life. During this stage, they may experience issues such as cracked or broken teeth, receding gums, cavities, and loose teeth. So, it is important to help your kid maintain good teeth health by having them visit a dentist frequently. Read on to understand why frequent dental checkups are essential for your child. 1. Instill Appropriate Oral Hygiene in Their Early Age

8 July 2022

Signs Of Dental Implant Failure

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Dental implants are a popular cosmetic solution for replacing missing teeth. During this treatment, your dentist will permanently fix false teeth customized to match the color of your teeth and your smile.  Although dental implants have a high success rate, sometimes this treatment may fail because of certain medical conditions, complications of the surgery, and infection at the implant site. Look out for these signs of dental implant failure. Implants Feeling Loose

31 May 2022

Steps For Invisible Braces And Treatment

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Having crooked teeth, overbites, or related dental issues used to mean it was time to get braces. The braces were generally made of metal and your options were fairly limited. There have been many advancements in dental health and treatments to expand what options are available when braces are needed. One of these options is to use invisible braces and their treatment plans. Here are some of the steps to this process and what you should consider before getting them.

19 April 2022