2016

  • Don't Let An Oral Health Concern Effect Your Child's School Performance


    In many parts of the country the countdown to the start of the new school year has already begun. If you're the parent of a school-age child, it goes without saying that you're probably getting uniforms, school supplies and other things your child will need for school. Don't forget about their oral health. Did you know that your child's oral health can have an effect on their experience at school? Children with poor oral health often suffer a number of negative consequences at school.
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  • 3 Tooth Replacement Options That Employ Dental Implants


     The dental implant has become a popular method of restoring one or more lost teeth. A tooth  may require extraction due to trauma, such as a crack through the root of the tooth or dental decay that is beyond repair. Once a permanent tooth has been lost, there is no way for the body to regenerate it. However, the tooth can be replaced using a dental implant. The dental implant does not simply rest at the gum line.
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  • 2 Orthodontic Options That You Will Barely Notice


    If your teeth are not perfectly straight and you are concerned about how braces may affect your appearance, you may be surprised to learn that there are multiple alignment options that are barely noticeable on the teeth. Here are a few of them: Clear Plastic Aligners Clear plastic aligners are transparent mouthpieces that helped shift the teeth into proper position. The rigid plastic of the aligners gradually forces the teeth into alignment.
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  • Five Foods And Beverages That Are Surprisingly Good For Your Teeth And Gums


    When you think of foods that are good for your teeth, what comes to mind? Cheese? Yogurt? Maybe some crunchy celery? While all of these foods are certainly promoters of good dental health, there are plenty of other good things to chomp on when you're trying to keep your smile in top shape. Here's a look at five other foods that are surprisingly good for dental health. Eggs Eggs yolks in particular are high in vitamin D, a nutrient that interacts with calcium in order to build healthy tooth enamel.
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  • 2 Oral Rinses To Help Reduce Sensitive Gums During Pregnancy


    Sensitive gums are often the sign of a bacteria infection like gingivitis or periodontal disease. However, during pregnancy, your hormonal levels can cause your gums to swell up. The swelling causes your gums to feel sensitive to food, brushing, and any small aggravation. This type of gum sensitivity will usually subside once your hormones get under control. However, you will usually have to endure this problem for months. Fortunately, there are a few oral rinses that you can use to help reduce some of your gum sensitivity until it goes away on its own.
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  • Achieving A White Smile


    If you would like to achieve a whiter smile, then you may be able to get that smile by going to a dentist for a tooth whitening treatment. It's advisable to go to the dentist instead of using over the counter products because the dentist can tailor the treatment to your specific needs and they use better products. If you have discolored teeth for other reasons than regular staining, like genetic issues, medications or thin enamel, then you may need to go with other treatments, such as the ones suggested in this article.
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  • 3 Ways To Soothe A Toothache


    Few types of discomfort can be as aggravating as a toothache. Sometimes, the pain associated with the teeth can seem to come and go until proper professional treatment is received. Still, even after you have made your dental appointment, It can be difficult to endure the pain until you make it to the dental office. Here are a few home remedies and that can help lessen the pain of a toothache until appropriate dental care is received:
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  • Orthodontic Treatments Aren't Just For Teens: Younger Children May Benefit More


    When the average person thinks about orthodontic treatment, they typically think about an older, teenage child wearing braces. What about younger children? Orthodontic treatments like braces and a palatal expander, can be just as effective for children of younger ages. In fact, having these types of treatments performed at a younger age comes along with a number of additional benefits. Shorter Treatment Children begin developing their permanent teeth as early as 6 years old.
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  • Everything You Need To Know About Root Canals


    If you need to get a root canal, then you might rest a little easier at night if you knew exactly what the procedure entailed. Root canals may seem pretty scary, but they are fairly short and won't be too much of an inconvenience. To help you out, here is a general idea of how the process is going to work: The Root Canal Firstly, you are going to get the actual root canal.
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  • Your Jawbone And Dental Implants: 3 Ways That Getting Implants Will Affect Your Bone Growth


    You may not know it, but your jawbone changes throughout your life via a process called bone remodeling. In this process, mature bone tissue is removed to make way for new bone tissue. This process never stops, no matter how old you get. However, there are some conditions that can affect the process. For example, tooth loss, periodontal disease and trauma can all result in the loss of bone tissue, making it difficult to place implants properly.
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