Stopping Tooth Decay Before It Ruins Lives

Posted on: 2 November 2016

When your child's adult teeth erupt, vital pulp material containing cells, tissue, and nerves travel back and forth between the roots of the tooth and the surrounding tissue and bone. This transport system keeps the tooth alive and thriving and ensures that the tooth continues to develop properly. One vital part of this transport system are the tooth apexes, which are the openings at the tips of the tooth roots that allow the material to pass back and forth.
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Posted on: 14 October 2016

If you have a child on the autism spectrum who gets upset when it comes time for dental work, your dentist may suggest dental sedation. Dentists often use sedating medications to help calm a child during a dental procedure without putting the child to sleep. Although the sedation process is generally safe, before agreeing to sedating your child, find out what factors influence a dentist's decision to use sedation. Talk to a pediatric dentist like A Wild Smile to get more information about the different levels of sedation and methods of administration a dentist may use.
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Posted on: 28 September 2016

If your otherwise relaxing Friday evening has been interrupted by a cut in your gums from a sharp piece of hard candy, then you will be pleased to learn that you can treat your pain with items you very likely already have in your home. To this end, follow these suggestions to quell your dental pain: Stop the Bleeding If your gums are bleeding, you can stop it by applying direct pressure on the area using a sterile gauze pad.
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Posted on: 9 September 2016

If you have the unfortunate experience of having lost one of your teeth, it is important for you to have an accurate understanding about the various options that you will have to correct this problem. While dental implants can be an extremely effective solution for this type of dental issue, there are some fairly common myths about this type of treatment. By having the following few myths refuted, the decision about whether dental implants are right for your smile's needs will be easier to make.
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