Tooth decay can happen to anyone, but some people are at an increased risk. This can be due to health conditions, age, genetics, and a number of other reasons. Tooth decay is simply damage to a tooth’s enamel and later dentin. This occurs when acid created by bacteria in your mouth damages a tooth’s surface. […]
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Do you ever wish that you had a smile that you could confidently show off? That you never had to worry about what you looked like or whether or not anyone is staring at your teeth? With a lost or chipped tooth or two, the fix is relatively easy. You just talk to your dentist
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Orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery, a variety of both minor and major dental and skeletal irregularities. These surgical corrections can include misalignments of the jaw and teeth. By having this surgery, a patient can see an improvement in breathing, chewing, and speaking. All of these things are crucial for a full, healthy life. This
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Have you noticed that your teeth are misaligned? Maybe when you smile you have noticed that your teeth don’t fit together properly. While this may be an issue for you cosmetically, an unbalanced bite can cause a number of other issues. This misalignment can cause enamel wear, ringing in the ears, TMJ pain, and other
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Do you have a gap in your teeth that you wish you could close? Gaps in your teeth, also referred to as diastema, aren’t an issue for children, but as an adult you may want to consider seeking treatment for gaps in your teeth. Children’s teeth fall out and are replaced by their adult teeth,
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Technology is being developed at lightning speeds across all parts of medicine. The development of newer, faster machines and techniques aided by computers and robots allows doctors to treat more patients, faster, and with better results. These advances even stretch into the dental industry. Robust development of new X-ray machines, virtual technologies, and more are
Dental implants have become the most common and effective way to replace a missing teeth. Typically, implants are made out of titanium and are fused and integrated into the jawbone. Because of this, the spcecialist performing the implant surgery has to be precise and careful to ensure that the implants look natural and do not
With age, and as a result of other factors such as diet, genetics, lack of dental care, teeth can age and wear. This causes them to fall out, chip, turn yellow, and other unsightly consequences. Most of the time, the obvious solution to the problem is dentures. But dentures require further damage to the existing
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The consequences and dangers of gum disease are enormous. Everything from deterioration in your jaw to infections that spread to other parts of your body can result from not taking proper care of your gums. Managing your gum health is as simple as going to your dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings, brushing and flossing
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The opioid crisis has affected the dental industry, just as it has other medical professions. This growing, dangerous addiction to pain-pills is widespread throughout the country. The problem isn’t limited to the patients receiving the prescription. Patients have to worry about their family members, especially teenagers, taking their pain killers and becoming addicted or engaging
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