Tag: <span>dental care</span>

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Treatments For Bruxism

Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding. It can be caused by stress, anxiety, an abnormal bite, a sleeping disorder or missing teeth. Additionally, tobacco and alcohol use can intensify Bruxism. The side effects of this condition include a sore jaw, fractured or lost teeth, and dull headaches.  Dangers of Bruxism It is important...

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How Mouthguards Protect Your Teeth

A mouthguard is often the first line of defense to protect against dental trauma. Mouthguards can be used for more than just sports; they also prevent teeth grinding, enhance teeth whitening and improve general dental health. There are many benefits to wearing a mouthguard that can benefit more than just athletes;  Prevent Trauma Many sports...

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The History Of The Toothbrush

The toothbrush is one of your best tools when it comes to maintaining your oral health. Nowadays, the toothbrush is a common household item, but the toothbrush we know today has greatly changed over time. Where did the toothbrush originate? Let’s explore its’ history;  Before the toothbrush we know today, there were chew sticks. Chew...

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Advantages of a dental implants

Maintaining healthy teeth is very important. While we need strong teeth to chew our food, we also want a straight, white set of teeth to give us an attractive smile that we can feel good about. Missing teeth can inhibit our ability to eat and can be embarrassing. Fortunately for those with damaged or missing...

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Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Many people around the world suffer from missing teeth. Previously, the only treatment options for tooth loss were dentures and bridges. Bridges and dentures come with a variety of problems and side effects. For example, they can slip shift in the mouth making them uncomfortable and distracting. Furthermore, they needed to be a bound to...

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What To Expect During Your First Dental Visit

When you have your first dental visit at our office, you might wonder what the process is like. First, the office staff will collect your insurance information along with the names of previous dentists so that your dental records are available. Any previous dental facilities that you visited will fax over your medical images and...

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Do I Need a Crown?

When You Should Consider Getting A Crown You know it’s time to do something about that tooth of yours. Maybe it’s damaged and on the verge of breaking, or maybe it’s already cracked. Either way, you want to get it fixed so nothing worse happens to it, and to keep your natural tooth intact. Crowns...

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A Look At Some Popular Teeth Whitening Myths

Everyone wants a beautiful smile. One of the signs of a great smile is healthy, white teeth. Many people constantly search for ways to make their teeth whiter. However, when it comes to teeth whitening, there are a lot of myths that continue to circulate. With that being said, here is a look at some...

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Benefits of One-Visit Crowns

Getting a Dental Crown When it comes to tooth restoration, dental crowns are amongst the most popular treatment option. This procedure is ideal for restoring discolored, chipped, or cracked teeth. Unfortunately, the process of installing a traditional crown usually requires multiple dental visits, comprised of getting dental impressions, temporary crowns and then fitting the permanent...

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How Long Does it Take for Teeth Whitening to Work?

We all want to have pearly-white teeth to show off, but, unfortunately, there are also many causes of teeth staining that affect our smiles. That’s where teeth whitening comes in to help. Some of us have yellow teeth or stains on our teeth from our lifestyle or diet. With all the stains and discoloration, you...