Take The Ouch Out Of Your Dental Visit: Pain Relievers That Are Safe To Take In Advance

Posted on: 16 November 2016
When you are faced with your semi-annual dental cleaning, do you wince at the thought? If so, you might be tempted to skip it. That would definitely make your gums and teeth more painful in the long run, but how do you address the pain without doing or taking something you should not? The following pain relievers are safe to take a half hour before your dental cleaning, which may make the whole process far less painful.
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Haven't Been to the Dentist in a Very Long Time? Problems This Can Cause

Posted on: 27 October 2016
If you have not been to the dentist in a very long time, your teeth are likely damaged. If not, they are probably on their way. Below are some problems not taking care of your teeth can cause and how they can be treated. Plaque and Tartar Buildup Plaque has been building up on your teeth over the years and it will take the dental hygienist a much longer time to get all the plaque off.
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How You Can Cement a Broken Crown Back onto Your Tooth During a Holiday Party

Posted on: 10 October 2016
The holiday season is fast approaching, and soon it will be time for eating a lot of hard candy, nuts, and other foods that can cause a crown to break off of a tooth. If a crown you are wearing on a tooth breaks off, you should quickly examine the crown and your mouth to see whether you can quickly fix the problem. You want to check for two things: one, that the crown is still in good shape and that there isn't any bone or tissue stuck inside of it (you'll need a dentist if you find bone or tissue), and that there is either a dental post or a broken tooth still in your mouth that you can use to reattach the crown.
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The Many Consequences Of Magnesium Deficiency

Posted on: 23 September 2016
So many people these days are deficient in magnesium. This is is thought to be due, in part, to a lack of magnesium in the soils in which food is grown. Many Americans simply don't eat enough foods ā€“ like leafy greens and nuts ā€“ that contain high levels of magnesium. A magnesium deficiency can go undetected or many years, but it can also have serious consequences long-term. Here's a look at some of the more common negative effects.
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