Composite bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures today. It can repair chips in teeth, close gaps, or change the color or shape of a tooth. Composite bonding is possible on any tooth, even the front teeth, and can be performed on multiple teeth simultaneously.
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Dental implants provide a reliable and permanent solution to missing teeth and loose dentures. They will restore your ability to chew and eat effectively, but you may have to wait a few days before eating whatever you want. After all, the better you take care of your implants, the longer they will last.
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Visiting the dentist can be a stressful experience, which is why some people choose to be sedated during their dental procedures. Sedation dentistry includes using moderate sedation to help patients feel calm and relaxed whether they are in the office for a cleaning, filling, or other treatment.
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Did you know dental mouthguards can help prevent concussions and traumatic brain injuries? Mouthguards absorb and disperse energy from impacts to the mouth and jaw. This reduces the force transferred to the brain, thus lowering the likelihood of serious injury.
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If you often experience headaches, jaw soreness, tooth sensitivity, or muscle tension in the face, you may be grinding or clenching your teeth. This condition, known as bruxism, can be mild and temporary, but severe bruxism can lead to damaged teeth and jaw disorders.
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Dry socket affects 5% of patients after standard tooth extractions and 35% of patients after wisdom tooth extractions. Thankfully, though this condition can be painful and annoying, dry socket is only a problem until the mouth has healed effectively.
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Does the thought of having a tooth pulled make you anxious? Tooth extractions involve removing a tooth from its socket because of severe tooth decay or infection, crowded teeth, dental injuries, or gum disease.
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When you visit the dentist, they might ask you to take an X-ray. But did you know there are two different types of dental X-rays? Traditional X-rays have been the go-to for years, but with technological advances, digital X-rays are becoming more common.
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Are you looking for a painless, quick, and safe way to strengthen your teeth and protect them from decay? Dental fluoride treatments are an effective option for people of all ages who want healthy teeth.
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Did you know that even if you brush and floss regularly, you can still get cavities? Luckily, dental treatments such as sealants provide a noninvasive and effective solution to preventing cavities.
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Have you ever taken a swig of ice-cold water and instantly regretted it? If so, you might be prone to experiencing tooth sensitivity. The good news is tooth sensitivity does not always mean something is wrong. It can occur naturally.
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A dental cleaning is an appointment you will most likely attend many times. Despite this, you might still be a little nervous. When you don’t know what to expect, any appointment is nerve-wracking.
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Tooth gemination is an intriguing phenomenon that does not have a sure cause. This phenomenon occurs when two teeth develop from only one tooth bud. Tooth gemination creates one giant tooth that can cause other problems when left unexamined or untreated.
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3D printing, or “Additive Manufacturing,” has opened a world of innovations in dentistry. Using a process that can print a three-dimensional object on an in-office printer cuts costs for both dentist and patient, but is also more carefully customizable than alternatives.
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A dental crown is a small cap that a dentist places over a patient’s tooth to cover a cavity, root canal, implant, fracture, or filling. Three aspects of crowns - longevity, appearance, and cost - influence choosing a type.
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Dental crowns are not designed to be removable restorations, and they should only be removed by a dental professional when they need to be replaced. You should never attempt to remove your dental crown on your own; doing so could potentially damage the tooth underneath.
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Homeopathic dentistry, also known as holistic dentistry, is centered around the idea that a person’s dental health is connected to their overall health, and vice versa.
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Anodontia and hypodontia are types of tooth agenesis, which is the congenital absence of some or all primary or permanent teeth. Hypodontia is the absence of 1 to 5 teeth, and anodontia is the absence of all teeth.
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A talon cusp is a growth on the inner surface of the tooth (facing the tongue). The name comes from their shape, which is similar to a talon or claw.
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You expect your dentist to find cavities or a poor bite during your child’s dental exam. What you don’t expect them to find is an eating disorder. Dentists are often the first specialist to identify signs of an eating disorder because oral health is quickly affected by behaviors of an eating disorder.
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