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visits, even if you wear dentures. Getting your teeth and gums checked is very important. ? Be sure to brush twice a day and use a toothpaste that contains fluoride. ? Floss once a day to keep gums clean and healthy ? Monitor sugar intake brush shortly after snacking to prevent decay ? Don
August 03, 2015
by Spirit Dental
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ever experience these symptoms, make sure to contact a dentist immediately to get a professional check-up. Different methods for to make sure your smile stays not only happy but also healthy. Visiting a dentist is crucial to preventing the spread of gum disease before it harms the mouth even more
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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or two to swish some over their pearlies. Doing this helps coat teeth and gums with a little extra fluoride protection, and who doesn’t like to start their day with a mouth feeling minty fresh? If they would have had fun flavors like bubble gum, grape and berry blast when I was growing up I
August 07, 2015
by DentInsStore
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. Impacted Teeth Impacted teeth may be a more common reason for oral surgery. Most people remember when their wisdom teeth had to be removed and most likely, they had to be removed because they were impacted. This means that as they emerge from under the gums, they are not aligned properly
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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If you have a real sweet tooth, you may be concerned about the effect this is having on your teeth! Any dentist will tell you that sugar is bad for your teeth, and you should limit how much you eat. But what about sugar substitutes? The good news is there are other, tooth-healthy options
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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Toothaches are often spontaneous, but they do not simply happen. When you have a toothache, whether it’s constant or sporadic, it is usually because something is wrong deep in your teeth and gums. Finding out what causes the pain is something that needs to be done by a professional
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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part of helping patients stay healthy. If a dentist tells a patient he or she needs a procedure, the patient shouldn’t question the dentist’s assessment of the situation. Important to keep patients coming back We've all experienced bad customer service, and rude staff members that don't
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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or realign teeth that are crooked to provide a healthy and straight smile. They help many parents smile when braces are removed from teeth of their kids. Moreover, this treatment is also rendered to adults to ensure that they are not embarrassed and can smile confidently. A bad bite or malocclusion
August 01, 2015
by GrayMoore
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You may not be too concerned about . You may think that if you have tooth decay or gum disease, these are problems that only affect your mouth and problems that can be fixed by a visit to your dentist. However, recent research has shown that problems, such as gum disease can do damage to the rest
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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, you’re 20-years-old, but because of shrinkage of your jawbone resulting from tooth loss, you look closer to 40-years-old. What Are Dentures, and How Will They Help? Dentures are false teeth as well as gum tissues, which help to stop the premature aging process. They are based on the wearer
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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will find some of the frequently asked questions regarding dental implants. If you are considering having a dental implant done, ensure that you do your research into dentists that provide the best implants in Novi. How Do I Know if I Need a Dental Implant? If an accident, root canal failure, or gum
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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shift over time and affect your bite, which can lead to painful jaw problems. They are also more susceptible to problems, such as tooth decay. Another serious problem that can arise after the loss of a tooth is gum recession. Why do gums recede after tooth loss? When you lose one or more teeth
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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August 01, 2015
by dentalcaredubai
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Dr. Chad Boers graciously agreed to write a blog about how he manages to stay healthy and the benefits of exercise on his practice. Many thanks to him to take time out of his busy schedule to provide some insight and share his experience on this important topic that he is so passionate about
August 27, 2015
by Dr Juanita Benedict
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, however, dentures aren’t really “procedures” -- rather, they’re prosthetics that fit over the gum that resemble ordinary teeth. Thus, pain is usually not a problem when it comes to dentures. That being said, some irritation around the gum areas is to be expected while your
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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to replace teeth should get What are dental implants? Dental implants are pieces of metal that are shaped like screws and topped with a false porcelain tooth. They are screwed into the gums using a dental drill and can be made replicate the appearance of teeth. Dental implants are used to replace
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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with your toothbrush and have a greater risk of decay and gum disease because of it. Infection. If wisdom teeth only partially break through the gums the area because a breeding ground for bacteria. Eventually what starts out as a small infection could lead to serious periodontal
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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Clinic. Other specialized databases will surely follow suit, and for good reason: As the importance of dentistry to long-term health has become better known—including, how gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease and cancer—more patients are seeking both authoritative sources
August 04, 2015
by Reza Izadi DDS
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. Your lips, gums and eyes are protected and covered from the UV light which activates the hydrogen peroxide. Between each session, a fresh, new layer of whitening gel is used after the old gel can be removed from the surface of your teeth. It’s best to have a general cleaning of your teeth done
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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. One of the latest things in dentistry is something called Pulpdent, a replacement tooth structure that releases and exchanges phosphate, calcium, and fluoride ions with adjacent natural teeth. This is important for getting the damaged tooth healthy again, and for helping other teeth to remain healthy
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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There’s something about having a beautiful, healthy smile that makes us shine our brightest. Regardless of whether you are a child or adult, one thing's for certain, healthy teeth are important to us all. One of the problems with oral health begins in childhood and that is tooth decay. While
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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, for instance). Veneers take a relatively small amount of your time to get them compared to other orthodontic treatments -- as few as two or three appointments (they are also a lot less painful than other orthodontic treatments). And, veneers are generally well tolerated by gum tissue. You'll
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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to choose from. One company is TePe, a Swedish company that produces 9 different sizes of proximal brushes. Of course, the Butler GUM proximal cleaners have been around for years. (I have no financial interest in TePe or Butler Dental.) I cannot tell you what products are best to use. But, I can tell you that none of them work when they stay in the medicine cabinet!
August 31, 2015
by RickPascoe
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aggregate (MTA)- and other promising products such as bioactive calcium silicate-based sealers and bioceramics. We marvel at new conservative and regenerative approaches in Endodontics. Vital pulp therapy is now very predictable in young permanent teeth: we are able to retain healthy tissues within
August 05, 2015
by Reza Izadi DDS
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it, or it might cause more discomfort. Rinse with hydrogen peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is apt at killing off bacteria, so if the cause of the discomfort is tooth decay or gum disease this procedure can help to relieve discomfort. Rinse with a 3 percent solution of hydrogen peroxide for about 30
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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anesthetic gel, spray or rinse to numb the gums before performing an injection. Consider using a product like The Wand to slow down injection speed. Why? This also reduces pain, and will help put a scared patient’s mind at ease. 2. Create a spa-like experience. When most patients think of going
August 11, 2015
by JGardner
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a crown. After examining your tooth, your dentist will begin the process of making your crown. First, he will numb the tooth and the surrounding gum tissue. Then, he will file down the tooth along the top and sides to make room for the crown or, if a crown is needed because you are missing a large part
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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conduct heat and cold, which means teeth may become more sensitive. With composite fillings, you won't have to worry about discoloration of the gum tissue around the tooth with the filling in it, which can happen with amalgam fillings. However, there are some disadvantages. Composite fillings can cost
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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Debate is healthy. It clarifies issues and it allows us to look at situations critically and with differing perspectives. In endodontics, as with the entire dental profession, debate has been present since its inception. Gutta percha vs. silver cones vs. paste fillers. Fill to the apex, ½
August 05, 2015
by Dr Barry H Korzen
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speaks of special gods called Tlan qui ce mil, “those who tighten teeth in one day.” These little gods were assistants to the great god, Quetzeacoatl, and came to the relief of suffering human beings. Evidently, for those suffering from pyorrhea (gum disease), the little gods would close
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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cavities and catching gum disease early, not only means better overall health, but also equates more money for college, home improvements, and recreation. The more you create value through education and personable care, the more they will love dentistry, and YOU! If you established these messages
August 04, 2015
by Reza Izadi DDS
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will lead to a longer and healthier life. When this message is embraced by the team, practice profitability will grow organically and: patients will say “YES” to treatment refer their friends and family plus much more! Dental Practice Solutions will create
August 27, 2015
by Debbie Seidel Bittke
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expensive procedure in the future! You may be wondering why your dentist doesn't just use a crown to repair your damaged tooth. The answer is that crowns can require a lot of filing or reshaping of the tooth, which means removing healthy tooth structure -- something dentists try to avoid. Inlays and onlays are considered a minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry procedure. If you have a tooth that is damaged and needs repair, you can trust the to help!
August 04, 2015
by Charles Crawford
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of purchases, and leveraging each interaction for maximum profitability. Do this exercise for your practice: How much revenue do we recognize on the initial visit? How much revenue do we recognize on each future visit? What is the frequency of future visits (healthy patient/perio patient
August 27, 2015
by wmjankowski
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to be accurate. They are pretty reliable and if I were asked if I would recommend them for doing implants, for each implant case, it’s probably good to get started out and I know Gordon Christensen recommends not doing them for healthy patients, single tooth implants and that’s fine. Of course
August 19, 2015
by howard
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