10
Oct
Things Dental X-Rays Can Find
When it comes to maintaining your oral health, dental x-rays are an important part of detecting potential dental problems. Most dentists recommend their patients get dental x-rays 1-2 times per year during their semi-annual dental exams. Luckily dental x-rays are quick, painles...
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10
Oct
Why Can I See Through my Teeth?
Did you know that it is possible for teeth to become translucent? While you will not be able to partially see through your entire tooth, it is possible that you may be able to see through the edges of your teeth. When this happens, it is known as translucent teeth. As you...
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10
Oct
What Tobacco Does to Your Oral Health
Smoking causes 480,000 deaths per year, as well as several cases of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and breathing problems. However, smoking cigarettes is only one form of tobacco use. Unfortunately there are various other forms such as cigars...
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10
Oct
Why You Should Replace Metal Fillings
Metal fillings, more formally known as amalgam fillings, became the dental restorative material of choice back in the 1800s because they were easy to apply, strong, durable, and didn’t cost much. Since that time, they continued to be a popular choice until composite filli...
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10
Oct
Transitioning from Dentures to Dental Implants
While dentures can be used by your dentist to replace an entire arch or mouthful of missing teeth, they are not always the best option. Unfortunately, many people elect to get dentures without realizing this. Fast forward to the point where their dentures no longer fit properly...
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10
Oct
7 Reasons Why Invisalign is the Best Orthodontic Treatment
Did you know that since Invisalign was developed in 1999 by Align Technology, it has helped to straighten over 2.4 million smiles? In case you have not heard about Invisalign, it is an alternative to orthodontic treatment with traditional metal braces. Instead, Invisalign...
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10
Oct
5 Ways to Keep Your Teeth White
The color of your teeth makes a big impact on the overall look of your smile. For example, bright white teeth can make you appear younger and give your face a more vibrant look, while stained teeth can make you look older and less attractive. Nowadays, there are a variety...
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10
Oct
Types of Dental X-Rays
Dental X-Rays are a central part of your dentist’s toolkit for taking care of your oral health. If you’ve maintained a steady oral health care routine that involves visits to your dentist, you’ve likely had dozens of them in your lifetime. While critical in pediatric dent...
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10
Oct
Cosmetic Dental Treatments for Enamel Erosion
According to a 2006 Q & A article in the New York Times, it is estimated that chewing exerts a force of about 70 pounds per square inch on the molars and tapers off some towards the front of the mouth. However, more force than this can be exerted on the teeth during p...
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10
Oct
Got Allergies? Tell Your Dentist
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year. Are you one of these 50 million Americans affected by allergies? If so, have you told your dentist? Although you may think that your seasonal aller...
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