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  • Some of the Benefits of Dental Implants


    Dental implants are false teeth that are permanently attached to the jawbone by a titanium screw. If you have one or more missing teeth, here are some reasons why dental implants may be the right solution for you. Improve bone structure You may think that once you have lost a tooth, that is the end of the story. Unfortunately, if you do not take action, you may suffer further damage to the bone structure of your jaw.
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  • Would You Like Straighter Teeth and an Improved Smile?


    Crooked or misaligned teeth are an extremely common problem, and today there are a variety of solutions available to improve the appearance of your teeth. If you have been thinking about straightening your teeth, then invisible braces like Invisalign could be a good option. Unlike conventional metal braces, which are obvious to everyone, the transparent retainers are barely noticeable. A further advantage of using Invisalign is that the braces are removable and can be taken out for eating and drinking.
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  • Breaking Your Teeth While Breaking a Sweat: Did You Break a Tooth in the Gym?


    If you regularly go to the gym to lift weights, you might find that you sometimes clench your jaw while lifting heavy weights. Unfortunately, while clenching your teeth might seem to help, it does more damage than good. The only thing you are likely to achieve is a broken tooth. If this happens, it is only a matter of time before infection attacks the broken tooth. But doesn't clenching help when lifting weights?
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  • When Your New Partial Denture Clasp Doesn't Want to Grasp


    Whether it's a full set or only a partial set, new dentures are supposed to fit perfectly. As the years go by, some maintenance will be needed so this good fit can continue, and with full dentures, this usually involves adding a wafer-thin layer of resin to the base plate. With partial dentures, it's often the clasps (which secure the dentures in place) that will need to be adjusted or replaced, which is hardly a mammoth task, and it is completely normal when it comes to denture repairs.
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  • Important Things You Should Know About Dental Care


    Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It helps you chew food and communicate. Without your teeth, these processes can be difficult to accomplish. That is why it is crucial to take good care of your teeth and gums. The following discusses some best practices that ensure your gums and teeth remain clean and healthy. First Dental Visit Parents should take their children to the dentist when their first teeth start coming out.
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  • White Wedding Teeth


    Preparing for your wedding day can be a huge stress and every bride will want to look her best. After all, the limelight is on them at all times. Whilst hair and makeup can all be done on the day, what takes a little more time is whitening your teeth. When you pose for the cameras or speak to your guests, you want to know that your smile is lighting up the room in order to allow you to enjoy the day and feel as confident as you possibly can.
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  • The Truth About Living with a Missing Tooth


    Can you live with a missing tooth? Broadly speaking, yes you can, although that isn't the whole truth. While it might be your choice to do nothing about a missing tooth, it doesn't mean that this should be your default course of action. There can be unfortunate consequences to living with a missing tooth, which is why it's not something that you should simply put up with. An Obvious Gap
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  • Is It Serious When You Lose a Tooth from Your Dentures?


    So you've lost a tooth. This is always annoying, but it can arguably be more annoying when the tooth in question is a prosthetic one that has detached from your dentures, which you only got in the first place because you were missing some of your natural teeth. Oh, the irony. Sure, you're going to need to get your dentures repaired with the prosthetic tooth reattached to the denture plate (so be sure to keep it unless it has been swallowed).
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