The Power of Restorative Dentistry

Posted on: 11 April 2016
If your teen child has an overbite and is congenitally missing a lower molar, an orthodontist might be able to fix these issues and straighten the child's teeth with braces and temporary anchorage devices (TADs). Here are several things you should realize about braces and these specific issues. How braces correct an overbite When a child has an overbite, it means that the child's upper jaw is positioned too far forward.
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Posted on: 16 March 2016
If you ask most people how to prevent gum disease, they'll tell you to brush your teeth. They're not wrong. However, they're not really telling you the whole story, either. Especially if you've been prone to gum disease in the past, simply brushing your teeth won't be enough to keep gum disease at bay. Here are some additional strategies you should be implementing. Cleaning your tongue. If you brush your teeth but don't brush your tongue, you're leaving a lot of oral bacteria behind in your mouth.
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Posted on: 23 February 2016
Enamel can become weak for a number of reasons included regular consumption of acidic foods, poor dental habits, and sickness. Once the enamel becomes weak, the dentin will begin to show through your teeth. This causes your teeth to have a yellow hue and can lead to increased sensitivity. Weak enamel may not be as responsive to bleaching treatments as healthier enamel typically is. Therefore, if you want to whiten your teeth, restorative methods may be more effective and safer for your teeth.
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Posted on: 4 February 2016
Stained teeth might not have a negative impact on your oral health, but they can make you self-conscious about your appearance. If your teeth are on the yellowish side, you may embarrassed to smile all the time. Making some lifestyle changes, however, can make your pearly whites brighter. Here are five habits that can make your teeth whiter: 1. Cleaning Your Tongue Cleaning your tongue every day is more important than you think.
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