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3 Ways To Wear Dentures With Confidence
Dentures are something that you may need if you have lost a number of teeth to decay or gum disease. Whatever the case, dentures are a great way to replace your teeth and have a beautiful smile once again. However, getting used to the dentures can be challenging and it may be difficult to feel confident while wearing dentures. Here are three ways to wear your new dentures with confidence:
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2 Tips To Prevent Bone Atrophy While Wearing Dentures
Bone atrophy occurs when your jaw bone begins to shrink in size. Your jaw bone can easily begin to erode because of any added stress. Your jaw bone will also quickly shrink if it is constantly experiencing any extreme force. This process is common in denture wearers because the dentures add an added layer of stress to the bone in the mouth. Therefore, if it is not caught and prevented early on, this can lead to a number of dental problems down the line.
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Lost A Tooth? Here's Why It's Important To Replace It Soon
If you've lost a tooth or had to have one pulled, it's important to have it replaced – and soon. Here's a look at why prompt replacement is so important, and what your options include. Why must you replace a tooth quickly? The roots of your tooth nestle within your jaw bone. Their presence stimulates blood flow to the jaw bone, essentially keeping that bone alive. When the tooth is removed and there is no nerve to stimulate the bone, the bone tends to break down and dissolve over time.
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Helpful Information About Dealing With Molar Cavities & An Abscess
Do you avoid chewing on one side of your mouth because your molars are sensitive and there is a lump on your gums? It is a good idea to see a dentist as soon as you are able to make an appointment in case you have a cavity and abscess. In this article, learn what kind of dental treatment you might need if you have a cavity and abscess. Why is Prompt Dental Treatment Needed for a Cavities & an Abscess?
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3 Precautions To Keep Your Child's Teeth In Great Shape
As a parent, it can be difficult to protect your little one's teeth from decay. However, there are precautions that you can take to help keep your child's teeth in great shape. Here are a few: No Sodas Carbonated beverages are acidic. In fact, the pH of Coke is around 2.5. Generally, pH values range between 0 and 14. The most acidic substances have the lowest pH, and the most alkaline liquids have a pH closer to 14.
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What To Expect When You Get Veneers To Fix Your Uneven Teeth
If you're unhappy with your smile because you have a few front teeth that are crooked, veneers may be the answer. Veneers are thin porcelain covers that fit over your teeth. They can change the shape of your teeth to make them appear straight and even with your other teeth. You can pick the shade of white for your veneers, so you can have a whiter smile too. Veneers are a fast way to improve the appearance of your teeth.
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Dental Implant Care: Tips To Keep Your Implant Safe
If your dentist has suggested that you get a dental implant to replace a lost tooth, its important that you understand what having an implant means for your future care. Since dental implants involve inserting a post into your jawbone, it is in your best interest to take the best possible care of it to avoid having to inflict further trauma to the area. Here are some tips you should know about taking care of dental implants to get the longest possible life from them.
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Three Reasons To Start Dental Care Before Teeth Appear
As soon as your baby starts teething, dentists recommend that you start implementing good dental hygiene practices. Because your baby is much too young to do any dental cleaning alone, these practices will fall to you as the parent, meaning that you'll need to clean your infant's mouth several times a day. You may feel like this is a waste of time because your child hasn't even grown any teeth yet, but the dentists have good reasons to recommend this practice.
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Your Child Chipped A Tooth: Now What?
When your child chips a tooth or has one knocked out, you may feel at a loss as to what to do. You don't want your child to get made fun of at school or look different than their friends when they smile, so you may be wondering what kinds of dental procedures exist to help fix their issues. So your child has chipped a tooth; here are the suggestions your dentist may make to help your child's smile appear more natural.
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Three Reasons To Make Sure Your Dentist Is Experienced With Veneers
Restoring discolored, chipped or pitted teeth with veneers is growing in popularity as an effective way to correct many teeth at once. Patients can walk away with a new, natural looking smile that lasts for years. However, creating and placing veneers is a technical as well as an artistic process. Here is why you want to make sure your dentist has already placed a significant number of successful veneers before they do yours.
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