2016

  • Questions To Ask Before Choosing A Dentist

    Have you recently moved and so need to find a new dentist? Have you always used the same dentist as your parents, so you're not sure how to choose one? Finding a good dentist isn't a complicated matter. However, finding a dentist that is right for you and your situation can be more difficult. To help you pick out the best dentist for you, there are some questions to ask before you even set foot in the office.
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  • Child With Dental Anxiety? 2 Steps To Helping Them Overcome It Based On New Studies

    Of course, many children don't love the idea of visiting the dentist, but many suffer from such an intense fear of drills and that "white coat" that every trip to the dentist becomes a huge event where they battle their parents and try every "trick" they can to get out of going. If your child fears the dentist, then you may try to reason with them and remind them that the dentist is just a nice man or woman who wants to help them keep their teeth healthy and still have no luck reducing their "
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  • Things That Can Be Used To Help Prevent Tooth Decay

    If you are looking for ways to protect your teeth from damage, there are multiple effective options from which to choose. Some can be performed in your dentist's office, and others can be applied at home. Here are a few things that can be used to lessen your chance of tooth decay: Fluoride Treatments Fluoride treatments are usually performed at a family dentist office. Although fluoride is present in toothpaste and most tap water, the concentration is usually not high enough to have the same impact as a professional fluoride treatment from your dentist.
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  • What You Need To Know About Broken Dentures

    Dentures are, by their very nature, highly durable prosthetics that are built to withstand intense daily stresses. Yet, strong as they are, the time will eventually come when a pair of dentures fails. If you are a denture wearer who would like to educate yourself about the risk of broken dentures, read on. This article will provide a helpful introduction to this common problem. How Dentures Break There are two principal reasons why dentures break.
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  • 5 Reasons Hybrid Dentures Might Be Right For You

    Hybrid dentures offer an alternative option to two different healthy mouth options. You need new teeth, but you want something more permanent. So you decided on implants. Hold on. There is another option. Hybridge dentures provide benefits that might fit your current needs. How can this type of hybrid option solve your issues? Fast Action A traditional implant system can take months to put into your mouth. You may have to go tooth by tooth (or a few teeth at a time) to have the work done.
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  • Three Tips for Avoiding Dental Problems As You Age

    The aging process can cause substantial changes to your body. However, it is a reality that many individuals will fail to appreciate the way that the aging process impacts their dental-health needs. To help you care for your smile as you age, you will want to keep the following basic but essential dental-care tips in mind. Prevent Dry Mouth Dry mouth can be a fairly unpleasant problem for you to develop.
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  • Glistening Grins: Getting The Smile You've Longed For

    Cosmetic dentistry can get you the smile you've been looking for your entire life. From fixing broken teeth to whitening your chompers, there are a number of techniques for brightening your smile. Here are three common cosmetic procedures that could help you. Veneers The first cosmetic procedure you might consider is getting veneers. Veneers are a quick solution for a bright, perfect smile. They are thin pieces of porcelain overlaid on your teeth.
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  • 3 Tips To Improve The Look Of Your Smile Before Your Wedding Day

    As your wedding day approaches, there is one thing that you might not have thought about before but that you might be worried about now -- the appearance of your teeth. After all, you will surely be flashing your pearly whites in all of your wedding photos and at all of your guests on your big day. You do not want to feel self-conscious about the way that your smile looks on what is going to be one of the most important days of your life, so consider these three tips to improve the look of your smile before your wedding.
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  • Keep Your Teeth: 3 Tips To Help You Avoid Premature Tooth Loss

    If you haven't been taking proper care of your teeth, it's time to start. Inadequate dental hygiene can lead to premature tooth loss. If premature tooth loss runs in your family, you already have an increased risk of suffering the same fate. However, with proper care, you can increase your odds of retaining your natural teeth. Here are three steps you can take to help keep your natural teeth strong and healthy.
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  • Two Reasons Why You Should Have Your Gum Disease Treated With Lasers

    If you've recently been diagnosed with gum disease, the next step is to determine which type of treatment you should seek out.  Traditionally, gum disease is treated with scaling, a process that involves opening the gums and using dental tools to remove the diseased portions.  However, there is another option that may be even better:  Laser therapy.  Learning more about the benefits of treating gum disease with lasers can help you see why it is the right choice for you.
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