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What To Expect During A Smile Makeover Consultation
Making the decision to visit a cosmetic dentist to finally fix the problems you have with your smile is a great idea that could change your life. Your smile is important for your self-esteem, and your self-esteem is important for success in life. As you are preparing for this appointment, you may wonder what it will be like. Here are several different things that you should expect from your smile makeover consultation. [Read More]
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Teeth Grinding: 4 Cosmetic Treatments To Help Repair Your Smile
Stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders are just a few of the reasons that people may grind their teeth at night. Grinding teeth puts a lot of pressure on the mouth and can result in worn down or damaged teeth. If the grinding continues over several weeks, the changes in your mouth can become visible and obvious. Along with fitting you for a mouth guard to help prevent grinding in the future, a cosmetic dentist can perform multiple procedures to help restore your smile and get it back to the place that it once was. [Read More]
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3 Factors To Consider If You Are Considering Professional Teeth-Whitening Services
Getting whiter teeth can make your smile look so much better, and you can accomplish this by visiting a cosmetic dentist for teeth-whitening services. Professional teeth-whitening services offer the best results for teeth; however, there are three factors you should consider before you do this. Are There Other Problems That Need To Be Fixed? The first factor is whether or not all of your teeth will become whiter through teeth-whitening services. [Read More]
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Health Effects Of Gum Disease And How To Prevent The Disease
Gum disease is a common oral health problem in the United States. In fact, one out of two American adults aged 30 or more are diagnosed with this oral health disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It occurs when plaque builds up underneath your gums and results in red, swollen and bleeding gums. If gum disease isn't treated correctly, it can lead to other health problems. Here are some of the health effects caused by gum disease: [Read More]
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4 Vitamins and Minerals That Are Essential for Oral Health
Most people know that your diet has a big impact on the health of your teeth and gums. However, you may not know exactly what roles certain vitamins and minerals play in keeping your mouth healthy. Here are four vitamins and minerals that are essential to your oral health, as well as a few foods that are rich in each vitamin or mineral. Calcium Calcium is one of the main structural elements of your tooth enamel, so it stands to reason that adequate calcium intake is necessary to maintain your tooth health. [Read More]
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Perplexed By Periodontitis: Understanding And Treating This Serious Form Of Gum Disease
The underlying health of your mouth, teeth, and gums is important, so you may already understand the need for proper brushing and flossing. However, routine checkups by your dentist are also important to prevent or diagnose more involved dental issues. While the beginning stage of gum disease, or gingivitis, causes light bleeding during brushing, tender gums, and a foul taste in the mouth, you may not pay attention to these early signs. [Read More]
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3 Reasons Why You Should Remove Your Dentures At Night: Advice For Seniors
Experts estimate that around 178 million people in the United States have at least one tooth missing, and around 90 percent of these people wear dentures. For older patients, dentures are often an effective way to deal with missing teeth, but seniors are often less able to properly clean and look after these vital dental appliances. Find out why you need to remove your dentures overnight, and learn more about three serious health problems that may occur if you don't take out your false teeth before you go to sleep. [Read More]
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Dental Implants And The DVA Health Care System: Advice For Veterans
Under the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) health care system, veterans may receive help with a wide range of medical costs. The DVA offers support through a network of facilities across the United States, with aid given to more than 8 million veterans every year. However, it's not always clear if you can get help for certain treatments. Find out if the DVA program offers help with dental implants, and learn more about the complications you may face when claiming for support. [Read More]
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5 Ways To Strengthen Your Teeth
You might often think about your diet and exercise in regards to having a strong, healthy body, but one thing that you might not often think about is caring for your teeth so that they stay strong and problem free. Strengthening your teeth doesn't involve exercise, but there are a number of simple things that you can do daily to ensure that your teeth stay strong. Ensure You Are Getting Fluoride [Read More]
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5 Facts You Should Know About Dental Bridges
Having missing teeth can affect your self-esteem and make eating difficult. Dental bridges are one option if you have a few missing teeth. If you are sick of your missing teeth and ready for a glamorous smile, check out these five important facts about dental bridges. Dental Bridges Can Be Made From a Variety of Materials Dental bridges can be made from many different materials, but the most common are metal and porcelain. [Read More]