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How To Cope When You're Falling Behind On Dental Work
The low limits of dental insurance, coupled with the high cost of paying out of pocket for certain dental treatments, may lead to many adults falling behind on their dental work. If that's you, you might be looking for a plan to get caught up in a way that fits within your budget. Speaking with your dentist, try and come up with a plan that looks something like this: Prioritize the Most Important Stuff
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Do Molars Need To Be Taken Out?
Molars, specifically the third molar or wisdom tooth, are frequent subjects of debate. Do they need to be taken out or not? In fact, even the experts themselves cannot seem to settle the issue. Decades ago, The National Institutes of Health identified valid reasons for molar removal. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) agrees. However, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) challenged them and stated that there was no reliable research and practice-based evidence to prove the health benefits of wisdom teeth removal.
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The Four Things You Should Look For In Toothpaste
When it comes to brushing your teeth, not only is it important that you are doing it every morning and night, but it's also important that you are using the right tools to get the job done. One of these "tools" include toothpaste. You don't want to use just any toothpaste. Instead, you want to use the right kind that is not going to damage your teeth because there are plenty of toothpaste brands that are definitely not the best for the health of your smile.
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Considering Dental Braces As An Adult? Here's What You Need To Know!
While most people who get dental braces tend to get them during their teenage years, the truth is that more and more adults are beginning to get them later in life. There are many potential reasons for this; for example, some families may not have had the means to get their children braces earlier in life. Now that braces are more affordable than ever, this is leading many adults to consider this cosmetic dentistry solution.
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What Does It Mean If You Have A Loose Tooth?
It can be exciting for kids to notice that one of their baby teeth is wiggling, but it can fill an adult with dread to experience the same thing with an adult tooth. If you think that one of your teeth seems to be loose, read this guide to learn why your tooth might have some wiggle to it and what you need to do about it. Dead Root The teeth are made up of several parts, including the root that lies beneath the surface of your gums.
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Improve Your Smile Through Careful Practice — Maintaining Your Braces
Going through life with damage to your smile can be a real challenge to your self confidence. Many people think about braces and orthodontic treatments in the context of children and adolescents, but as an adult, they can still have a huge impact on your day to day life. In order to maximize that impact, you need to make sure you take good care of them. Below, you'll find a guide to some steps for maintaining your braces during orthodontic treatment.
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3 Daily Habits To Develop For Healthier Teeth
Almost everyone knows that brushing and flossing teeth are important steps to take each day to keep teeth healthy, but there are other habits you can develop that may also help you keep your teeth healthier and stronger. Here are three daily habits you might want to start using in your lifestyle to help your teeth stay healthier. Drink more water Water is essential for your body and health, but did you realize that it is also good for your teeth?
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2 Teeth Replacement Options That Use Dental Implants
If you need to have a large number of teeth replaced, there are multiple dental options available to restore your mouth. Many of these options include the use of a dental implant. A dental implant is a specialized dental device that is surgically positioned in your jawbone to take the place of a natural tooth root. The implant is stabilized in the bone through osseointegration, a healing process that results in the fusing of the jawbone with the implant.
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New Dental Pains | 3 Reasons Teeth Become Increasingly Sensitive to Cold Food and Drinks
Sensitive teeth are a real pain. If you've recently started suffering from tooth sensitivity, you may just attribute it to getting older. But you should never ignore increasingly sensitive teeth, which are oftentimes a sign of an underlying problem that needs to be treated sooner rather than later. Listed below are three reasons teeth suddenly become sensitive to cold food and drinks. 1. The Daily Grind When thinking about the daily grind, you likely think about fast-paced, stressful activities at work and while running errands.
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Fixed Crowns And Bridges: A Guide To Your Use Of Both At The Same Time
If you are missing one or more of your natural teeth, modern dentistry has several ways that you can replace them subtly so that no one would know about your dental challenges simply by looking at you. However, some of them can be very expensive and can take months to complete, so that rules them out for many individuals. Fortunately, crowns and bridges tend to be more affordable and both procedures can be completed in a relatively brief period of time.
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