2020
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3 Dental Treatments for Patients Who Have Recently Recovered From Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa can severely damage teeth over a period of months or years. Because bulimia nervosa sufferers routinely induce vomiting after eating, they expose their teeth to powerful stomach acids. These acids are so potent that they steadily break down the protective enamel coating of teeth, weakening them and leaving them susceptible to tooth decay. Fortunately, dentists can restore teeth damaged by bulimia nervosa in various ways. 1. Composite fillings
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Dental Implant Procedure Guide
A dental implant procedure is a treatment option for missing teeth. It is popular for its impeccable results and low maintenance, as maintaining the artificial teeth is not as involved as dentures. Here's what you need to know about the procedure: Examinations and Tests Before a dental implant procedure, expect the dentist to carry out a physical examination and conduct different tests. This is important in making sure that you are a good candidate for dental implants.
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Enamel Erosion and Tooth Whitening
The term "tooth whitening" can be just a tiny bit misleading. It sounds as though you're changing the colour of the entire tooth, whereas you're actually just whitening its enamel coating. This is the only portion of your tooth that will be responsive to the active ingredients in the whitening process, and the remainder of the tooth will be unaltered by the whitening. This is perfectly fine since whitening is generally just for aesthetic purposes, and as long as your enamel is intact, you should be an ideal candidate for tooth whitening.
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A Couple Of Reasons To Steer Clear Of At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits
Dazzling white teeth is an aesthetic that more and more people are striving to. This interest in sparkling white smiles can be attributed to the virtual lifestyles that many people are leading on their social media platforms. No to mention the rise of the influencer, which has made some individuals think that as long as they are on social media, everybody will want to keep up with their life. But the increased interest in white smiles has also brought about an increased interest in at-home whitening kits.
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