2017
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Are Porcelain Veneers the Best Option for You? Find Out Now
If you have paid attention to the media or Hollywood, you might have noticed that more and more people are showing off their perfect teeth. Is everyone now genetically inclined to have perfect teeth? Of course not, but many more people are now opting for porcelain veneers. To help you understand if this is something that you might want to have for yourself, you will want to check out the following information.
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A Few Reasons To Get Dental Veneers Instead Of Crowns
If you have yellow, chipped, or slightly crooked teeth, you should talk to your dentist about getting porcelain veneers. These are thin pieces of porcelain that are colored to match your teeth and glued to the front of them. While some problems may be repaired by having a crown placed over the teeth, veneers are often the better choice. Here are just a few reasons why. Less Filing of Your Natural Teeth
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What To Do With Dental Emergencies On Vacation
If you have decided to take a vacation and you end up dealing with a dental emergency while you are far away from home, then you want to make sure you act in the absolute best interest of your teeth so you can avoid future problems. Here is a guide to dealing with a dental emergency while you are far away from where you live: Provide yourself with immediate first aid
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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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