Brushing Too Hard Can Have Serious Consequences

Posted on: 23 August 2017
Sometimes the pain from a toothache becomes so unbearable there's no question in your mind it's a dental emergency. Maybe it's some other dental issue plaguing you. However, the dentist's office still schedules you for weeks out, rather than immediately. Is the dentist being unnecessarily cruel? Or, is there some other reason he or she cannot help you immediately? It's Probably Not an Emergency Many dental problems aren't actually emergencies. They can seem that way, but often, what you think of as an emergency is a common problem.
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Posted on: 27 July 2017
A dental bridge can be supported by natural teeth or by dental implants. The bridge is designed to replace lost teeth by filling the gap left by the missing structures. However, in order for the bridge to function naturally, without moving about, the bridge must be fixed in the mouth for stabilization. As a result, dental bridges usually include dental crowns on each end of the device. The bridge crowns fit over natural teeth or dental implants to secure the bridge into position.
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Posted on: 12 July 2017
Your dentist can do everything from cleaning your teeth to performing an emergency root canal, as well as several things in-between. One important thing that they can do for you is whitening your teeth. This is something that most dentists do regularly, and they often do an incredible job. This article will discuss why you should have your teeth whitened at the dentist. The Process Is Quick When you purchase a teeth whitening kit at your local drugstore, it is likely going to take at least one week to begin to see the results of the whitening agent.
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Posted on: 6 June 2017
One of the most important tasks accomplished during a routine dental cleaning is the removal of plaque and tartar from the enamel of the teeth. This task has traditionally been accomplished using what are known as hand-held scalers. Fortunately, this tedious and often uncomfortable process can now be accomplished much more easily using a so-called power scaler. If you would like to improve your understanding of this useful tool, read on.
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