2015

  • Answering Two Important Questions About Oral Healthcare

    Many people have a less than stellar understanding of dental health topics, and this can make it difficult for them to make smart choices when it comes to caring for their teeth. In particular, it is common for individuals to believe some of the rampant myths that surround dental hygiene and healthcare. Fortunately, you may be able to strengthen your understanding about dental health care by learning the realities behind the following two misconceptions.
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  • Looking For A Quick Transformation Of Your Smile? Try Dental Bonding

    Looking to improve your smile on a budget or in a short time frame? Dental bonding might be just what the dentist ordered. Repairing damaged teeth with dental bonding is a growing alternative to many restorative procedures.   What is Dental Bonding? Dental bonding is a procedure involving an appropriately-colored composite resin applied to the visible portion of a tooth (or teeth) to improve its appearance or protect the tooth. The resin, which is a tough plastic material that can be molded and shaped as needed, is hardened in place using an ultraviolet light or laser.
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  • Cosmetic Dentistry Options For Better Looking Gums

    Cosmetic dentistry often brings to mind teeth whitening or veneers that will make your teeth as straight and white as a movie star's smile. But a cosmetic dentist can also help if your gums seem to sit either too high or too low on your teeth. Gums are there to protect your teeth roots from damage, so you need them to sit at a certain height. But excess gum tissue can make your teeth look too short, or receding gums can make teeth look too long with the roots being at risk of exposure.
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  • What You Should Know About Dental Insurance

    If you have ever been to the dentist for anything more than a cleaning, you already understand how much these procedures can cost. Unfortunately, dental coverage is separate from regular health insurance coverage, so you may need to purchase an additional policy. Here is more information about dental insurance. There Are Different Areas of Coverage One of the biggest questions regarding dental insurance is finding out exactly what will be covered.
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  • Answers To 3 Common Questions About Dry Mouth

    At some point or other, most everyone has suffered the inconvenience of an excessively dry mouth. Yet for certain people who suffer from a chronically dry mouth--a condition also known as xerostomia--more serious problems can ensue. If you suspect you may be suffering from dry mouth, read on. This article will answer three common questions about xerostomia.  What exactly is dry mouth? Though it's name may seem self-explanatory, there's more to dry mouth than meets the eye.
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  • Dental Treatment Options If Your Child Has Cohen Syndrome

    Cohen syndrome is a rare genetic condition with symptoms that affect several regions of the body. Mental impairment, degenerative eye disease, weak muscles, and thick hair are all symptoms of Cohen syndrome. In the mouth region, a shortening of the skin between the nose and mouth and prominent front teeth make the mouth appear permanently open. Dental treatments for your child's prominent teeth are mostly cosmetic, though treatment can also improve the bite.
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  • Why Your Teeth Can Break And How To Protect Them

    Getting a chipped, broken or missing tooth is surprisingly common, and can be influenced by everything from physical activity and your diet to unconscious habits. Your dentist is capable of fixing any tooth-related breakage using a variety of materials depending on what you need. To help reduce the risk of breaking teeth, it's worth looking at your current habits to see if you can make any changes or improvements. Types Of Damage
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  • Why Common Courtesy Is So Important When It Comes To Dentist Appointments

    When you make a dental appointment, you are saying to your dentist and his or her office that you plan on being there at the time and date specified. If you blow off the appointment or forget, and then do not make a phone call to explain, you put your dentist in a tight spot. Some people think very little of calling after the fact, but the point is that your dentist was expecting you and a little common courtesy goes a long way.
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  • What To Do With Sensitive Gag Reflex

    A sensitive gag reflex is one of the most annoying and frustrating things in the world, especially when it comes to receiving any kind of dental procedures. When you have sensitive gag reflexes, your tongue often disowns food that it feels is unsafe for your body. This can be irritating when you're trying to undergo a dental procedure peacefully. Since a sensitive gag reflex often gets in the way of you getting a properly done dental treatment, it's then safe to say that it also gets in the way of you trying to develop a bright, beautiful, and healthy smile.
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  • What Is The Difference Between An Overbite, Underbite, And Crossbite?

    When it comes to jaw alignment issues, you have one of three problems: an overbite, an underbite, or a crossbite. The way your teeth are aligned in conjunction with your jaw will determine which of these you have. All of them can be treated by orthodontic treatment, though the exact treatment you need might vary slightly. Here is more information about these jaw and bite issues: What is an underbite?
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