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Healthy gums are coral pink, firm, and form sharp points against the side of the tooth. They fit securely against the side of the tooth with no space in between. Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation of the gum tissue due to buildup of plaque, tartar, and bacteria. Left untreated
April 11, 2015
by jasonsteel
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dental cleanings only involve scraping off plaque and polishing the teeth. If you have gingivitis (the first stage of gum disease), the hygienist wants to do everything possible to remove the infection, foster healthy gum re-attachment and stop the infection from evolving into periodontitis (the second
April 09, 2015
by dentalmaryland
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The nature of your smile can say a lot about yourself before you say a word, so it's imperative for you take care of it and keep it shiny and healthy. Our expert tips will help you keep your teeth and gums fit as a fiddle with these seven simple pointers. 1. Regular Brushing We all know we're
April 11, 2015
by jasonsteel
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have a history of periodontal disease, your dentist may not allow you to get an implant. The Benefits of Dental Implants If you have a healthy jawbone and gums, you are eligible for getting dental implants. Here are the various advantages that you can get if you undergo this procedure
April 11, 2015
by jasonsteel
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their teeth and gums, simply because they don't know where to begin. Here are some tips about how you can practice good dental hygiene. It’s a Daily Effort Make no mistake about it, keeping up with your teeth and gums is something that is going to require daily effort. The main thing
April 11, 2015
by jasonsteel
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of the patients health can be comforting. It is necessary to meet with a dental professional at least twice a year to keep teeth clean and healthy.. Oral examination A dental professional will examine all aspects of oral health including the gums, jaw, tongue and teeth to see if there are any signs
April 07, 2015
by GrayMoore
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Teeth whitening is a huge industry in dental medicine because everyone wants whiter teeth. Whiter teeth means a more attractive smile, and when you can smile attractively, it boosts your confidence and self-esteem. What’s more, whiteness is taken as a sign that teeth are healthy and strong
April 27, 2015
by jasonsteel
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will be left healthy and functional. A dental restoration can make a tooth look like new even after a root canal surgery. It will prevent the spread of infection. An infected pulp can easily spread the bacteria into the gums, alveolar bone, and bloodstream. By removing the infection
April 13, 2015
by GrayMoore
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. These three in particular are natural toothbrushes, and strawberries have teeth whitening properties. Crunchy vegetables such as celery and carrots help clean teeth and stimulate gums. Broccoli and brussel sprouts have good doses of calcium and iron. Both these nutrients are crucial for healthy teeth
April 11, 2015
by jasonsteel
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teeth useless. Is this still true? Are wisdom teeth simply unnecessary molars that grow in and lead to other problems? Or is there still some usefulness left in them? Many dentists continue to simply extract wisdom teeth because they are prone to only partly breaking through the gums. These impacted
April 12, 2015
by azaleadental
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army of knights that disarm the germs that cause cavities. Physically speaking, it helps our teeth stay strong by increasing healthy saliva that’s rich in calcium and phosphate proteins, the building blocks of our castle walls. Studies at the CDC on dental disease have stated that daily
April 03, 2015
by Karoline Biami
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severely damaged but was not completely unrooted can be salvaged esthetically by a crown. Replace a lost tooth. If you lost a tooth, you can get a crown to replace it. However, this also requires a dental implant which is a titanium bolt buried into the gums. A titanium abutment
April 07, 2015
by GrayMoore
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is to oral health. In addition to fluoridated water, drinking either tap water or bottled water flushes food particles, sugars, and sticky food substances away from your teeth and gums. If left on your teeth, sugars, sticky food, and acids left behind can demineralize tooth enamel, leaving it more
April 11, 2015
by jasonsteel
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extraction, dental implantation and severe gum disease treatment are all considered surgeries. Good dentists are always prepared for emergency treatments, which means their clinics carry the complete set of oral surgery equipment. here are the essentials that you must have in your clinic when
April 26, 2015
by jasonsteel
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or plastic moldings and cover decaying or unpleasant teeth. ?Have bonding done to fill in chips or cracks in your teeth. ?Crowns to help with structure and stabilizing a certain tooth or more than one. ?Gum surgery to fix your gums if you have been affected by periodontal disease
April 29, 2015
by jasonsteel
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chair side! So keep the occlusion light, but still making contact. POLISH: Polish, polish, polish your temporaries! A rough temporary will collect bacteria and you will find bleeding, inflamed gum tissue which will make seating your bonded restoration a nightmare! Provide your patients
April 22, 2015
by Dr Mike Dolby
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’ll floss every day, they’ll save you big time in the long run in the form of fewer cavities and a much lowered chance of coming down with gum disease such as gingivitis (the mild form) or periodontal disease (the much more serious form of gum disease). 5. Children often don’t
April 02, 2015
by Brent Cornelius
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saw eighty-five New Patients. A healthy number. But what wasn’t so healthy was the fact that over that same period, twenty-eight patients called and cancelled appointments without re-booking. And that’s a bad number. In simple terms, what this meant was that one third of the new patients
April 12, 2015
by Dr David Moffet
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teeth whitening products. We’ve already mentioned mixing it with baking soda above. As with baking soda, be extra cautious when using hydrogen peroxide because it can irritate your gums and make your teeth sensitive if you use it too often or brush too soon after using it. 5. Lemon also has
April 11, 2015
by jasonsteel
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to cause some level of discomfort. Some of the procedures that generally require local anesthesia include: drilling out cavities, filling cavities, trimming tooth enamel, trimming the gums, deep cleaning and most dental surgical treatments like root canal therapy and tooth extraction. Some Notes
April 09, 2015
by dentalmaryland
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oral health care is a must, which includes brushing the teeth twice daily, flossing and consuming healthy food. Encourage your children to take care of their teeth in order to avoid any expensive dental issues in the future.
April 11, 2015
by jasonsteel
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to stimulate the area. In response, the bone begins to shrink. Keep Natural Tooth Structure With dental bridges the dentist must cut down neighboring teeth and top them with crowns to support a false tooth. However, sometimes this means the dentist could compromise otherwise healthy teeth
April 09, 2015
by dentalmaryland
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to find a place in the perception of their parents where their uniqueness makes them stand out so that they can be noticed. This is an unconscious biological tendency toward survival and it is healthy. When we choose careers, much of this choice is really beyond our conscious choice. The same can
April 03, 2015
by Dr Frank Carter
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