General and Cosmetic Dentistry Tips and News

Beautiful Holiday Smile
18Dec, 2017

How to get a beautiful holiday smile

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Holiday celebrations arrive with plenty of temptations, lots of candy, chocolate and rich foods.  However, if you want to keep a beautiful, white smile you can follow these 7 steps to a great smile: Call the Dentist before a problem can’t be fixed If you crack or chip a tooth over the holiday season, make sure you get to your dentist as soon as possible. You don’t want the situation to worsen over a few weeks and then be in pain when you can’t reach a dentist. A good preventative […]
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Dental Implants Care
29Nov, 2017

Implants and Imperative Dental Care

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Having great oral hygiene is a good idea in general, but even more so when you have dental implants. There are various methods that you have to perform in order to reduce the amount of bacteria and plaque every day. When you don’t brush properly, or even floss regularly, you’ll be more susceptible to this bacterium, which may promote infection within your mouth. First and foremost, you must clean the interdental spaces within your teeth, and maybe even invest in something called an interdental brush to further promote this action […]
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23Oct, 2017

What Do I Do, if I Chipped or Cracked my Tooth?

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Chipping or cracking your tooth can not only be terrifying, but painful. Whether you think it’s bad enough to see a dentist or not, you must schedule an appointment with a local dentist as soon as you can. Even if it doesn’t hurt and isn’t deterring you from eating, any cracked tooth left untreated can cause extreme complications from pain to infection , and more. The Types of Teeth Injuries When “chipped” or “cracked” are the words used, it doesn’t mean just two types of splits or holes in the […]
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dental implants missing teeth solution
4Jul, 2017

Dental Implants: The Importance of Replacing Teeth

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A dental implant is a very strong screw ,which is used to ,firmly and almost permanently, connect to the jaw bone. Dental implant is made from commercially pure titanium or titanium alloy. The body doesn’t reject the titanium screw which is drilled into the jawbone and over a period of time ,it integrates (attaches) into the bone of the jaw. This implant(artificial root) can be restored by a crown which is actually screwed into it.In fact the difference between a dental implant and a real tooth is indiscernible. Not only […]
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implant denture stabilization
6Jun, 2017

Do You Know What Implant Denture Stabilization is?

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Are you tired of your dentures slipping around while you eat? Have you ever had to stop eating during a meal out with friends or family because of your loose dentures? Do you have to put more and more adhesive on your dentures because they fall out when you eat? Loose dentures can be painful and make you self-conscious, worried they may slip or even fall out when you talk. One of the most common complaints of denture wearers is the pain when chewing from their loose dentures. It is […]
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dental implants improve appearance
3Mar, 2017

Improve your Appearance and Health with Dental Implants

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If you have missing teeth you understand the effects on your daily life. From being self conscious about your appearance to difficulty eating, and even speaking, gaps in your teeth can make life less enjoyable. But did you know that missing teeth can also affect your health? Overtime tooth loss can cause the jaw bone to begin to degenerate causing bone loss which can affect your ability to eat possibly resulting in malnutrition. In addition, bone loss in the jaw will cause your face to have a sunken appearance. Dental […]
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dental implants post treatment care
26Jan, 2017

Post Treatment Care for Dental Implants

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You have finally completed the process to get dental implants. Do you know how to care for your new implant? Beginning with the first day, if you care for your implant it can last many years. The following instructions will help to keep your implant from getting infected and help reduce any pain you may experience. After the procedure it is normal to experience some swelling of the face or jaw and even light bleeding. This is nothing to be concerned about and should subside in a couple of days. […]
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11Dec, 2016

Dental Bonding Composite laminate veneers vs. Dental Porcelain laminate Veneers: Which is Right for You?

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In addition to keeping your mouth healthy, your dentist can also improve your self confidence by helping you achieve a beautiful smile. Cosmetic dental procedures such as dental bonding composite laminate veneers and dental porcelain laminate veneers are two ways to improve the appearance of your teeth and smile. Both procedures can fix chipped, spaced and broken teeth. What are Dental Bonding Composite Veneers? It is a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of a tooth or teeth. The procedure uses a composite resin to repair cracked, chipped teeth or […]
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professional teeth whitening
29Oct, 2016

Should I get my Teeth Professionally Whitened?

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Teeth will lose their whiteness and sparkle over time and age, this is a fact of life. Even with regular brushing and flossing food, drinks, and medications can cause teeth to become yellow or discolored. If you’ve noticed that your teeth aren’t as white as they used to be, you may be wondering what actions you can take. How well do the over-the-counter products produce the results you desire or should you get your teeth professionally whitened? To get an answer to this question consult with your dentist and let […]
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dental bonding
15Jul, 2016

Dental Bonding What is It and do I need It

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Dental bonding is a tooth colored composite resin used in cosmetic dental procedures to repair a chipped, discolored, or fractured tooth it is also used to alter the shape of a tooth or as an alternative to amalgam fillings in the front teeth. A simple and relatively painless procedure, dental bonding usually does not require an anesthetic. The exception would be for fillings where anesthesia might be required. For cosmetic tooth repairs the dentist will use an etching material to roughen the surface of the tooth to enable the bonding […]
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