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What Happens If You Skip Your Hygiene Appointments?

February 18, 2018

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patient speaking to dentistA dental hygiene appointment is also known as a hygiene appointment. A dental cleaning or cleaning is the most common term, however. Dental hygiene appointments involve more than just cleaning the teeth. While teeth cleaning is a major part, other aspects are present.

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Play Sports Safely With A Custom-Made Sports Guard

February 13, 2018

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football player with mouthguardWhile playing sports is a great way to keep active, sports safety should be kept in mind. In addition to wearing protective gear to protect your body and head, you should also use a sports guard. A custom-made sports guard or mouth guard is necessary to ensure that you have complete protection.

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Why Jawbone Preservation Matters

February 6, 2018

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3D rendering of jaw boneJawbone preservation uses treatment and prevention to help preserve bone structure in the mouth.

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Can Activated Charcoal Whiten Teeth?

February 2, 2018

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spoon with activated charcoalActivated charcoal is also referred to as activated carbon. It can be made of coconut shells or other sources such as coal, wood, etc. It is produced with high temperatures and an activating agent such as various types of gases.

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The Importance Of Baby Teeth

January 29, 2018

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child showing teethBaby teeth are also referred to as primary teeth by dental professionals. For most babies, the baby teeth begin to come in or erupt into the mouth at around six years of age. A total of twenty primary teeth are present in the mouth by thirty-three months of age. The eruption times may vary by a few months, but that is still considered within normal limits. Shedding of primary teeth begins around the ages of six or seven years old. For most people, all of their baby teeth will have completely shed by age twelve.

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Dental Exam For Non-Dental Issues

January 22, 2018

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Patient reclined in dental chairThe main thing that people think of when they think of a dental exam is to look for cavities. However, dental exams are useful for many more things, some of which are not even dental related. A dental exam can last a few minutes or last from 20 minutes to an hour. Most people are used to a dental check-up which occurs a couple or a few times a year. A complete oral exam or comprehensive exam, on the other hand, takes much longer and is done every three to five years.

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What Is A Bone Graft?

January 15, 2018

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stitches in teethA bone graft is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone in order to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly. In this case, we’re speaking about bones located in the mouth.

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Tooth Cleaning Aids

January 9, 2018

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Brushing TeethTooth cleaning aids are items that are used to help maintain oral health. These tools can be used to clean your teeth, gums and tongue to prevent gum disease, dental decay and bad breath. Most of us know about the common cleaning aids such as dental floss, toothbrushes and floss piks. However, there are other tools that are needed for certain dental conditions.

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Bad Breath Treatment

January 2, 2018

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woman covering mouth due to bad breathChances are, most of us have felt that our breath is not the freshest that it could be. This may be especially true as the day goes on, and we eat various foods. Halitosis is another term for bad breath. If you have ever been around someone with unpleasant breath, you know the importance of keeping your breath as fresh as it can be!

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Tooth Replacement Options

June 20, 2017

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replacement teethAsk any dental professional, and they will tell you the importance of replacing a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. Tooth replacement options exist to enable anyone to replace missing teeth regardless of budget or needs. However, most people do not understand how ignoring a missing tooth affects their smile.

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