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  • How to restore your worn tooth enamel

    Your teeth have to last a lifetime, and they are vital to your ability to eat, as well as things like self-confidence and making a good first impression. This is why dental care is so important, specifically when it comes to tooth enamel. What is enamel and why is it important? Believe it or not, tooth enamel is the strongest material in the human body. This is the hard, outer layer of the teeth that everyone can see.
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  • Crowning Glory: What Material Should You Choose For Your Next Dental Crown?

    Having a dental crown fitted to a badly damaged tooth can be a great way to save your smile and preserve as much natural tooth as possible, without going to the trouble, effort and expense of having the tooth extracted and replaced with an implant or fixed denture. However, no two crowns are ever the same, and they differ as much in the materials used to make them as the shapes they take.
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  • Why It Is Best to Complete Your Root Canal Before Going Diving

    In general, an endodontist will fully complete a root canal treatment in 1-3 appointments. Badly infected teeth may require at least two appointments. This is to ensure that the tooth is completely free of infection. In addition, some teeth, such as the upper molars, are more difficult to treat because they may have up to 5 canals, each of which may contain infected tissue. If your diving holiday happens to be scheduled between these stages, you may be considering going for your final appointment after your holiday.
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  • Brace, Brace, Brace: 3 Easy Ways Every Orthodontic Patient Can Ensure Best Results

    Wearing braces is very common these days, both for teenagers and for adults.  While the type of brace and individual procedures may vary, there are a few things common to every patient.  First, your treatment will last for approximately one to two years—although some rare cases can fall outside that range.  Second, and perhaps most importantly, you can't leave it all to the device itself.  You will need to take an active part in taking care of your teeth and your brace in order to make sure your smile looks the very best that it can once the brace is removed.
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  • Dental Cosmetics: Smile without fear!

    Although appearances should not be a differential factor, first impressions continue to carry much weight in today's society. A good image together with a good smile can open many doors, a reason not to disregard it. Image is important; read on to discover more about the importance of dental cosmetics. The benefits of dental cosmetics A smile is one of the most fixating features to many. This can either be good or bad; and although people with good genetics of a perfect smile this benefits them greatly, not everyone is lucky to have a smile worthy of Hollywood.
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  • Taking Care of Yourself After Wisdom Tooth Removal

    When it comes to tooth extraction in general and removing wisdom teeth in particular, many people shiver and tremble. They associate the process with excessive amounts of pain and discomfort during and after the procedure. While it is true that the removal and recovery process of wisdom teeth may involve pain, it doesn't have to be as much of a traumatic experience as people make it seem. Nowadays, anesthetic procedures at the dental office make tooth extraction much less painful, and adhering to proper practices after the procedure can make your recovery process much smoother.
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  • Want To Look Your Best On Your Big Day? Consider Dental Bonding

    If you are getting married soon, undoubtedly you would want to look your absolute best. With all the pictures that will be taken during your big day, a bright and shiny smile would be the perfect accessory for the day. However, some dental treatments take a considerable amount of time to correct teeth imperfections and may not be a feasible option. Fortunately, some procedures such as dental bonding would be right up your alley.
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  • Think Your Teeth Are Too Long? You'll Want to Read This

    There is no universally correct length of tooth that should be displayed when you smile. Having said that, have you ever thought that your teeth are too long? The prominence of your teeth might be something that you're sensitive about, and yet chances are that you've learned to live with it. While changing the length of your teeth might sound like a major procedure, it's a relatively straightforward matter for a dentist to correct.
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  • Choosing Implant-Supported Dentures Can Promote Your Oral Health

    Extensive loss of teeth can occur due to disease, mechanical impact and extraction. If this is your case, you should consider looking into implant-supported dentures as your replacement option. As implied, implant-supported dentures are prosthetic teeth which are supported by metallic posts inserted into the jawbone. These products are unlike the traditional alternatives which rest directly on the gum. If you are uncertain whether this is the right choice for you, here are the potential benefits you can attain after installation.
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  • A Brush with Decay: Why You Don't Have Cavities Despite not Brushing Your Teeth

    It is important to brush your teeth twice a day because although you may not see it, there is a lot going on in your mouth that you aren't aware of. If you, like one in three South Australians, don't brush your teeth morning and night, you are putting your oral health at risk. However, some people rarely ever brush their teeth but don't seem to get cavities. Why is this?
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