There are many benefits to dental implants. They look and feel just like real teeth, and replacing a lost tooth helps you to be more confident when smiling and also makes it easier to eat and speak. But there is another important benefit to getting dental implants – it is good for your jawbone health! What are […]
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If you’ve noticed that you’ve been having headaches and an aching jaw lately, it may be because of temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as “TMJ.” It can be caused by different things, but thankfully you also have some different options for treatment. There are also some things you can avoid to keep your pain from getting
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Custom porcelain veneers can be utilized in many ways to create beautiful smiles. Many cases can be completed with no tooth grinding or minimal tooth preparation veneers. This case involves a young lady who completed braces and had concerns of: Peg laterals Small teeth Gummy Smile Narrow smile Shade of her teeth The photos
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You may not realize that medication you take can affect your oral health – and this applies to oral contraceptives as well. In order to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as they can be, you should be aware of some of the possible side effects of birth control pills. Your oral health while taking
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There are numerous reasons why patients develop Overbites, Underbites, and often have underdeveloped jaws, sleep apnea, and TMJ pain. When one understands the causes of sleep apnea and the associated jaw development issues that occur, treatment dynamics change. Sleep apnea is not just from being overweight as was once thought. 3D scan of overbite patient
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You probably aren’t really planning on celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month with a party or a parade or anything – but it is a good reminder to take a look at your oral health care routine to make sure you and your family are doing all you can to take care of your teeth. Here
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When you were a kid, you were probably told to drink your milk for strong bones and healthy, beautiful teeth. As we get a bit older, though, many of us don’t even keep it in the house – when was the last time you had a glass of milk? However, you should know that milk and
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Are you missing a tooth? Are you putting off that trip to the dentist because you are worried that if you get an implant it will hurt? It might not be as bad as you imagine – read on for more information about dental implants! What is a dental implant? There are different options you have
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Porcelain veneers are fairly well known in the cosmetic dentistry arena today. Advertisements for porcelain veneers are quite common. However, are all veneers and cosmetic dentists the same? There is a huge gap among dentists when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. When consulting or choosing a cosmetic dentist, in addition checking out their training and
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You’ve probably seen your favorite athlete wearing a mouth guard as they play, a device to protect their teeth and jaw from any damage during the game. But there are also devices that are similar to mouth guards that you can benefit from, even if you’re not an athlete in a high-contact sport! What is
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