Escape the Nightly Grind

Posted on: 29 October 2015

Are you experiencing a toothache? If so, there are some things you can do to get yourself some temporary relief. The important thing to remember is that pain is the way the human body signals that something is wrong. This is why you need to ensure that you go to see a dentist as soon as  possible even if the pain is intermittent or appears to go away. The reason you need to go to the dentist is because a serious issue such as an abscess could be the culprit of your pain and left untreated an abscess could result in harmful bacteria entering your bloodstream or the loss of a tooth.
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Posted on: 15 October 2015

If you're missing multiple teeth, you have a few options for replacing them. You could have them all replaced with individual implants -- or you could go for the more modern option of having them replaced by an implant-supported partial denture. This consists of a denture piece that includes crowns to replace the teeth you're missing, as well as several small implants to which the denture attaches. Implant-supported dentures are becoming more popular among those who are missing multiple teeth because they offer the following advantages when compared to having several individual implants placed:
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Posted on: 30 September 2015

If your teeth are stained and discolored, making it unbearable for you to smile and show them off, then you have a couple of different options for solving this problem. You could pay to have your teeth professionally whitened – or you could have them covered with veneers. While professional whitening works out for many people and is a more affordable option, if you can afford veneers, they offer a number of advantages over whitening:  
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Posted on: 9 September 2015

Oftentimes teenagers might think they are invincible, which makes them prime candidates to pick up bad habits. Some of these bad habits and actions can affect your teen's dental health. Here are five things that your teen might be inadvertently doing to harm his or her teeth. 1. Using Teeth as Tools Teenage boys especially might use their teeth to open plastic bags and even bottles. While this might be a cool party trick, it can wear down enamel and lead to chipping.
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