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  • Three Ways Your Dental Practice Can Expand to Help the Community

    As a dentist you, know there is an increase in tooth decay, tooth loss, and severe dental issues. One of the contributing factors is the lack of dental care for certain demographics, such as people living below the poverty line and the elderly. You may want to expand your dental practice in order to help these various demographics. If you are just starting your research on ways to expand your dental practice, here are a few ways to consider.
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  • Cracked Tooth? What You Need To Know

    Cracks in your teeth can cause pain, sensitivity to heat, cold and sweetness, and uncomfortable swelling of the gums.  Here are the answers to some common questions you may have about cracked teeth. What causes cracked teeth? Cracks in your teeth can be caused by a number of different factors.  If the fracture is in the tooth root, it could have been caused by long-standing gum disease that has weakened the jaw bone around the tooth root.
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  • Dental Malocclusion: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

    Malocclusion is the improper alignment of teeth which affects dental function and the general visual appeal. This type of condition can cause serious oral discomfort as well as other dental complications when left untreated.  If you have mild or severe malocclusion, you should understand basic aspects of the condition. Here is a short description of the causes, symptoms and potential treatment procedures: Causes of Malocclusion Malocclusion is an inherited condition or trait which means that it is usually passed down along the generation line.
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  • Avoid Denture Drama: Which Foods Do You Need to Be Mindful of When Wearing Dentures?

    It can feel slightly odd when you put dentures in your mouth for the first time. You're certainly aware of the fact that they're there, but this feeling passes very quickly. You also become aware that you're able to eat foods that were previously off-limits, and this is a wonderful feeling. Dentistry has evolved to the point where you quickly forget that you're actually wearing dentures, and you might only think of them when it's time to take them out at night.
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  • How to Introduce Young Children to the Dentist

    A fear of visiting the dentist is common in children. This is unsurprising, since many adults feel the same way! However, while an adult knows it is a necessity and can grin and bear it, a reluctant child can turn a trip to the dentist into a nightmare of tantrums and refusals. To prevent your child becoming a dentist-dreading terror, try some of these techniques for making your dentist a friend not a foe.
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  • 3 Ways You Can Make Your Teeth Whiter

    Your teeth come in various natural shades of white. This white color may darken over time due to exposure to agents that stain your teeth. One of the biggest components responsible for tooth discoloration is exposure to excessive amounts of fluoride. Other causes could be your diet, drinks such as coffee and tea can darken your teeth, smoking, tooth decay and other dental diseases. White teeth create a beautiful and bright smile, and since it enhances your appearance, it improves your confidence.
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  • From Bad Breath To Pneumonia: Four Reasons Proper Denture Care Is Essential

    Dentures allow you to maintain oral comfort and chewing ability, regardless of lost teeth. However, dentures require you to remove and clean them every evening. Without proper denture care, denture wearers may suffer from a range of health problems. Here are just a few of the health-based reasons taking care of your dentures is essential: 1. Bacteria-filled dentures can cause bad breath Unfortunately, if you do not brush your dentures regularly, bacteria can build up on them, just as it builds up on your teeth, gums and tongue.
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  • Dental Check-ups: What You May Not Know

    Dental check-ups are important and should never be missed or delayed. This is the only time when the dentist gets to evaluate your teeth, gums and mouth to see if there are any oral health concerns. Among other things, the dentist will check for plaque, damaged teeth, teeth wear, signs of tooth decay or gum disease and if there are any pits that need filling. However, there's more to dental check-ups than you may know.
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  • Why DIY Teeth Whitening Is Not The Best Option

    Every celebrity these days seems to have a perfectly even, brilliant white smile.  If you have around $600 to spare, you can have one too.  That's roughly what a professional dental whitening treatment will set you back, and many people think it's worth the expense to 'get the look'.  However, if you don't have that sort of money to play with, you could always go down the home teeth whitening route.
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