The Pros And Cons Of Composite Fillings

Posted on: 19 March 2015

Composite fillings, also called tooth-colored fillings, allow you to repair a decayed tooth or one that is damaged. This is one of many dental filling materials available, and one of the most popular. Before you decide on this type of dental filling, it helps to know more about the benefits and drawbacks. Here are the pros and cons of composite fillings. Pro: They Are Tooth-Colored One of the best benefits of getting composite fillings is that they are tooth-colored.
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Benefits Of Implant Dentures

Posted on: 3 March 2015

Do you think implant dentures are ultimately better than the standard ones? That's one of the questions most denture wearers ask themselves. Try answering the following questions to help you decide. Do your dentures slip when you speak? When you eat, do you get food stuck under your dentures? Are your dentures starting to lose their grip? Are you simply sick of those sore gums? If you answered yes to at least one of the above questions, then you might be interested in learning more about implant dentures.
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Possible Causes Of Burning Mouth Syndrome

Posted on: 19 February 2015

It's normal to occasionally burn your mouth when starting to eat a bowl of soup or sipping on some hot chocolate but if you experience a painful burning sensation in your mouth when you are not even eating anything, there's a good chance you could have something known as burning mouth syndrome (BMS). If you believe you have this problem, you should contact your dentist. Burning mouth syndrome can be caused by a variety of different things.
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Got Braces? Tips For Keeping Your Hardware Spick-And-Span

Posted on: 5 February 2015

Braces — they're the bane of a clean mouth. With all those wires and bands, it's almost impossible to purge your mouth of leftover food particles and bacteria no matter how many times you brush your teeth. And the longer trapped food sits on your teeth, the more likely you are to develop cavities and other problems that can seriously affect your oral health. So what can you do to keep your braces clean, so that when they come off you'll not only have a straight smile, but a sparkling one as well?
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