2017

  • 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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  • 3 Ways You Are Unknowingly Setting Your Baby Up for Tooth Decay

    Many parents don't pay much attention to their babies' oral health because they just assume that the baby's milk teeth will fall out, and then they can begin to worry. However, childhood dental practices set the ball rolling for lifelong dental health, considering that the child's milk teeth serve as guides for the growth of permanent teeth. This article discusses a few things that parents of babies and toddlers do which can actually set them up for childhood tooth decay.
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  • Cosmetic Dentistry Options for a Child's Broken Tooth

    A lot of cosmetic dentistry treatments involve either correcting the alignment of teeth or improving their colour. As such, they're almost always carried out on adults. The alignment of children's teeth is normally corrected through the use of orthodontic braces, which are most effective as the jaw is still developing, so you can get excellent results when they're used with children. Other treatments for tooth alignment, like veneers, would be likely to shift out of place as the child grows.
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  • Titanium vs Zirconia Implants: What Are the Strengths of Each Option?

    Dental implants represent a more stable, comfortable, and permanent solution to the traditional denture, and studies estimate a success rate of up to 95% over a 10-year period, with pre-existing health conditions and bone quality proving the most important factors. That said, there are certain decisions that you should make before an implant is fitted, and one of the most important is what type of material is used. Most implants are still made using titanium, but zirconia, a ceramic material, is starting to become steadily more popular.
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  • When Your Molars Are Missing: 7 Reasons to Replace Your Missing Molars with Dental Implants

    If you have recently lost one or more molars, then you probably noticed an immediate change in your ability to chew food. Your molars are designed for mastication, which means to crush and grind your food, and without them meals will become more of a chore than an enjoyment. Here are 7 reasons why you should consider replacing your missing molars with dental implants as soon as possible. Your Facial Structure Will Change
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