Sedate Your Way to Fearless Dentist Visits

Posted on: 30 September 2019

A thorough dental examination is an important part of every dental care plan. While most dental patients expect their dentist to use this type of appointment to check for gum diseases and look for indications that a cavity may be forming, many may not realize that their dentist may also be watching for signs of serious physical health problems that go far beyond their mouth.  If you are wondering what surprising things a dentist might learn about your overall physical health during your next dental exam, this information can help to enlighten you.
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Posted on: 2 September 2019

If you finally decided to get a set of dentures, you will reap a lot of great benefits. Dentures offer a great smile, less embarrassment, and the ability to eat and talk again. In fact, getting dentures may even help you smile a lot more. The downside to dentures is that it can take some adjustment to get used to wearing them, eating with them, and talking with them. If you are preparing to get dentures, it is important to understand that it will take time to get used to them, and here are some tips to help you with this.
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Posted on: 7 August 2019

If you are experiencing any problems at all with your teeth, mouth, or jaw, you should talk to your dentist about these things. If you are not sure what to discuss with your dentist, here are some potential questions you may want to ask if you are struggling with any of these issues. Why do you see bleeding when you brush or floss? When you see blood coming from your gums when you brush or floss, you should ask the dentist why this is happening.
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Posted on: 9 July 2019

A dental implant is one of the most versatile devices in tooth replacement. The implant is a rod or screw that is positioned in the bone of the jaw to replace the roots of a missing tooth. The implant is made of titanium, which is a biocompatible metal. Thus, the body is unlikely to view it as a foreign substance that should generate an immunological response. Within a few months of an implant's placement, the device becomes secure in the mouth.
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