2016

  • Sensitive Teeth: 3 Treatment Options


    Enamel is the substance which forms the outer layer of your teeth. It has a very high mineral content which makes it very tough and helps it to protect the softer more vulnerable internal parts of the teeth. Because enamel doesn't contain any nerves or blood vessels, it isn't sensitive to changes in temperature or pain. However, enamel can be worn down and eroded. When this occurs it causes your teeth to become sensitive.
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  • How Should You Store Spare Dentures?


    Keeping a spare set of dentures gives you some peace of mind in case anything happens to your main set of false teeth. At the very least, this means that you won't have to be toothless if you break or lose your current pair and have to wait for a repair or a new set to be made. However, for this to work, you need to make sure that you store your spare dentures correctly.
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  • Got a Toothache? Here's What You Need to Do


    When you have a toothache, it's tempting to ignore it and hope it goes away. However, this approach often makes toothaches worse. Rather than ignoring your toothache or trying alternative remedies that can be dangerous or ineffective, follow this step-by-step guide to relieve your toothache and address the underlying problem. 1. Book a Dental Appointment Before you do anything else, book an appointment with an emergency dentist. You need to find out what is causing your toothache and get advice about treatment.
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  • 3 Steps to Dental Implant Success


    Dental implants are a very popular form of cosmetic dentistry, as they permanently replace missing teeth to restore the beauty of a smile. Dental implants have a very high success rate of over 96 percent, but occasionally they can fail to integrate with the jaw. Here are three things you can do to maximize the chance of your dental implants succeeding. 1. Quit Smoking There's a huge difference between dental implant success rates in smokers and non-smokers.
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  • How To Make Orthodontic Appointments More Bearable For Your Child With Sensory Processing Disorder


    A trip to get braces fitted at the orthodontist and subsequent trips to get braces tightened can be painful and uncomfortable experiences for any child or teen. However, when coupled with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and oral defensiveness, these trips can lead to a minefield of unpleasantness. If you have a child or teen that has irregularities in his or her teeth and it's been decided that braces are required, here are some things you can do to make sure your child's visit to the orthodontist goes as smoothly as possible
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  • Don't Like Your Gummy Smile? The Answer Might Be Found in a Laser


    Healthy gums are vital for healthy teeth, and yet when you smile you probably want your teeth to take pride of place. Prominent gums are not really a problem in terms of the health of your teeth, but it can be a matter of aesthetics. If you have a particularly gummy smile, you have probably learned to live with it. If it's something you wish to change, this is where laser dentistry can help.
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  • Care Tips for Veneers


    Having an imperfect smile can negatively impact many aspects of your life.  Having a chipped tooth or a tooth that is stained can be corrected through the use of veneers. A veneer is essentially a thin layer of porcelain that can be attached directly to your natural teeth. It is designed to alter the appearance of your teeth and can cover imperfections ranging from chips to misshapen teeth. Everything about the veneer can be custom made to fit your mouth.
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  • Frustrating Tooth Filling Problems and How to Deal with Them


    The experience of undergoing tooth pains after getting a filling can be really irritating. That feeling of not being able to chew your food properly or having a mouth-wide laughter is quite annoying. This begs the question, how can you deal with such irritations? Below are a few of the tooth problems you can experience after getting a tooth filing and some ways of dealing with them. Pain around Filled Tooth
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  • Getting a wisdom tooth removed? 3 Things to Know First


    Wisdom teeth are third molars that you might have erupt through the gums. Since these teeth are not necessary and often cause issues like infections and disruption of your other teeth, your dentist might recommend having them extracted. The following things are important to understand about this type of dental surgery. You Can't Brush the First Day While keeping your mouth clean is going to be an integral part of your wisdom tooth extraction, you need to be extra careful the first day.
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  • Should You Use Lemon Juice to Whiten Your Teeth?


    If you're looking for natural ways to whiten your teeth, you may have come across home remedies that use lemon juice as a bleaching agent. While lemon juice does have some ability to make your teeth whiter, these methods may also have downsides to the long-term health of your teeth. How does lemon juice affect your teeth, and is it better to use a diluted solution as a whitener? The Effects of Lemon Juice on Teeth
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