It is not uncommon for adults and children alike to fear trips to the dentist. The sound of a dental drill is enough to send many people into a panic. Fortunately, dentistry is an ever-evolving field, and technological advances are continually improving the experience of visiting the dentist. Two of the most promising dental technologies [...]
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A dental bridge is used to bridge the gap between missing teeth that have been lost due to injury, surgery or other means. A dental bridge is literally just what its name implies; using whole teeth as an anchor, replacement false teeth are used to fill the gap between. Many modern bridges are so well [...]
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Oral hygiene plays an important role in your overall health and wellbeing. However, with the help of general dentistry, your dentist will be able to help prevent, diagnose and treat a wide range of dental problems and disorders. These include gum and teeth diseases, jaw disorders and bad breath. In order to maintain your oral [...]
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Dental technology continues to improve, providing safer and more efficient methods for diagnosing and treating patients. Digital radiography is one such example that offers patients a much safer way of having dental x-rays taken, without the high exposure of radiation that conventional x-rays emit. As well as digital x-rays offering an extremely safer method of [...]
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Dental implants are excellent replacements for lost teeth. They look and feel like a person’s own teeth, are as strong or stronger than natural teeth and are not subject to the limitations of other forms of teeth replacement such as dentures. A dental implant consists of three elements: a “root” which is made of titanium [...]
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The teeth serve a variety of crucial functions: they are an important part of eating, digestion, and speaking. They also help in supporting facial structure. Missing teeth can ruin your smile and are known to contribute to poor oral health. One way to replace missing teeth and reverse the damage they may be causing is [...]
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Several different therapies are available to treat pain associated with TMJ disorder. For determining the proper therapy, a dentist who is well experienced in TMJ problems should evaluate the jaw-to-bite relationship and provide the correct therapy. Because TMJ treatment is aimed at conservative therapy to treat pain and other symptoms of this disorder, usual therapies [...]
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Losing teeth is one of the most traumatic medical instances for a dental patient. Avoiding tooth loss is one of the single biggest aims in all of dentistry, making the loss of teeth an incredibly discouraging event. Thankfully the replacement options for teeth have grown over the years. When someone loses teeth now, it’s a [...]
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According to a report by AARP, in 2011, 2.5 million people will turn 65. That averages about 7,000 people per day between January 1 and December 31, 2011. Dr. Cranham notes that this population is underserved when it comes to dental care. ”Baby boomers have a higher dental IQ than previous generations. And they are keeping [...]
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If your teeth are discolored or stained and you want to find a good way to brighten your smile that is reasonably priced, you are a likely candidate for professional teeth whitening. This procedure can remove the discoloration and embarrassing stains caused by beverages, food, medication, tobacco and the aging process. Making the right choice [...]
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