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  • 4 Alternatives to Root Canal Treatment


    A root canal procedure can save a badly infected tooth, and it can save you from having to go through a lot of pain and suffering. Once completed, a successful root canal ensures that you can continue to use the affected tooth. However, if this dental treatment doesn't appeal to you for some reason, there are other alternatives. It's important that you understand the differences between them. Are you unsure of whether a root canal is the way to go?
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  • 5 Ways That Teeth Whitening Can Attract the Opposite Sex


    When it comes to attracting the opposite sex, your teeth are an important asset. In fact, they could be your most important asset in the early stages of flirtation, according to a study of 5,500 single adults. So, by spending just 90 minutes at your local dentist to get your teeth whitened, you could improve your chances of landing a date exponentially. If you aren't sure how teeth whitening will help your chances with the opposite sex, check out the following benefits.
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  • What Happens to a Tooth After a Root Canal is Performed?


    When bacteria infect a tooth and kill the nerve inside it, the only way to remove the infection is via root canal therapy. A dentist drills a tiny hole in the tooth and then uses tiny files to remove the infected tissue from within. Unfortunately, once the nerve has died, a tooth is essentially dead. That doesn't mean the tooth needs to be removed. However, the tooth will never be the same again.
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  • How a Lack of Sleep Can Damage Your Dental Health


    Are you getting enough sleep? Although each person differs when it comes to how much sleep they need, in general, you can tell if you are getting enough sleep. For instance, the easiest way to tell is by how sleepy you feel throughout the day. However, there is another way. The general state of your oral health is also an indication of whether you are getting enough sleep. The more sleep you get, and the better the quality of sleep, the better your oral health will be.
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  • Why Smoking and Dental Implants Are a Bad Combination


    Smoking is bad for your health, which is hardly a shock. It affects your overall body, but it can also directly affect the point of entry, namely where it's inhaled (which is your mouth). This is very bad news when you need to maintain the most hospitable condition inside your mouth to ensure the best chance of success for a dental implant. Smoking and dental implants simply don't go well together.
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  • Types of Dentists


    When you think of dentistry, you think of the medical professional who cleans your teeth, performs routine exams, etc. However, there are over six dental specialists, and they include: 1.    General dentists A general dentist handles preventive services, restorative services, cosmetic procedures and general oral health. General dentists are the primary providers of dental care services. They begin by examining your mouth to check for the presence of cavities, tooth decay, gum diseases and overall dental health.
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  • Can a Split Tooth Be Saved?


    When you attempt to tear a piece of paper, sometimes it comes away in a straight, neat line, almost as though you used scissors. Sometimes it just rips in a messy, unexpected way. Sometimes the same thing can happen when you break a tooth. A split tooth occurs when the damage results in a vertical line running along the length of the tooth, effectively creating two or more segments. Obviously this warrants a trip to the emergency dentist, but can a split tooth actually be saved?
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  • New Dentures and Difficulty Swallowing: Is There a Link?


    Just think of all the food you'll be able to eat with your dentures—or at least, be able to eat without difficulty. Your dentures will open up a new culinary world, although it can take a bit of time to get used to chewing food with them. But eating food is a two-step process. You chew, and then you swallow. What if you begin to experience difficulty swallowing that food once you start eating with your dentures?
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  • 3 Reasons To Schedule Regular Dental Cleaning Appointments


    If you're someone who only books a dental appointment when you know you have a problem, such as a toothache or jaw pain, you're missing out on the many benefits that come with having regular dental cleaning appointments. During a dental cleaning, your dentist will remove plaque and surface stains from your teeth, which will enhance the appearance of your smile, but cleaning your teeth also gives the dentist the opportunity to thoroughly examine your mouth.
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  • Scaling and Root Planing: An Effective Way of Removing Tartar From Your Gums


    Your gums are exposed to many different materials on a daily basis. From the sugars in your diet to dirt and debris, foreign items can settle on your teeth and gums to form a clear layer called plaque. Plaque eventually hardens into a solid material called tartar, which accumulates at the base of your teeth and causes them to gradually detach from your gum tissue. Tartar is a leading cause of tooth loss and other types of infections in the body.
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