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  • What You Need To Know About Getting An Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removed

     While an impacted wisdom tooth may cause no discomfort to some people, generally you will notice the following symptoms with an impacted wisdom tooth: Swelling Tenderness Pain Prolonged jaw ache or headache Bad taste and bad breath in mouth Unfortunately, an impacted wisdom tooth is often more difficult to deal with, as the tooth by its very nature cannot erupt (rise above the gum line). This tooth will stay under the gum line instead, and will often displace erupted teeth and cause swelling and pain.
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  • How to Whiten Your Teeth

    Yellow teeth are unattractive and can effect your overall mood or appearance. You smile less when you have yellow teeth and smiling has a direct impact on mood and general well being. A whiter smile will help improve self-esteem and increase your happiness. Here is a simple list of ways that you can whiten your teeth with simple products you can find at home or buy over-the-counter. Lemon Juice Combined with Baking Soda 
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  • 3 Common Invisalign Struggles And How To Fix Them

    It sounds like a dream come true: correcting your bite and straightening your teeth without that metal mouth look you get from braces. Invisalign promises you just that, doing the job of traditional braces but using clear appliances that are much more difficult to see at a casual glance. While Invisalign does offer a more aesthetic option, there are still battles wearers will combat as they correct their teeth. Read on for three common struggles and ways to overcome them.
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  • How Wisdom Teeth And Your Immune System Are Related

    Many patients are not aware that a wisdom tooth extraction can have an effect on the patient's immune system, and a weakened immune system is one of the primary causes of an infection after having a wisdom tooth pulled. Still Consider Getting an Extraction Even though you have a weakened immune system, it might be a good idea to go through with the extraction. In some cases, wisdom teeth can contribute to a weakened immune system.
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