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Dental scaling is a routine procedure that is used to help those with an excessive plaque or gum disease. It is a form of cleaning that goes much deeper than regular cleaning. It can be an uncomfortable procedure, so if your dentist has suggested it for your teeth, read on so you know what to expect. Scaling […]
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With over 4 million American kids and teens currently receiving some form of orthodontic treatment, there are chances that your kid is one of them. It is estimated that nearly 75% of kids and teens have tooth spacing or alignment problems that require treatment with braces and retainer. So what’s the difference between them? Why […]
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Periodontitis, periodontal disease, and gum disease all refer to the same thing, a bacterial infection of the mouth which leads to gum damage and eventual loss of teeth if not properly treated. Periodontitis vs Gingivitis Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums and usually proceeds periodontitis. A buildup of bacteria in the plaque on your […]
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If you’ve ever wondered what is stomatitis, we are here to help you understand this condition better. Stomatitis is a catch-all term for any inflammation and soreness in the mouth. It can appear anywhere in the mouth and may make it difficult for the sufferer to eat, talk, and can even disturb your sleep if […]
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Si le parece que su boca últimamente está un poco más seca de lo común, lo más probable es que usted ha sufrido la xerostomía. Se trata de la sensación de sequedad constante dentro de cavidad bucal, que aparece debido a una disminución de saliva o algunos cambios bioquímicos en su composición. Normalmente afecta las […]
Vivimos en un tiempo donde el esteticismo se considera un elemento muy importante de nuestra apariencia, por lo cual la gente a menudo suele someterse a diferentes tratamientos embellecedores y todo eso con el objetivo de seguir las tendencias y estar de moda. Uno de estos fenómenos es el piercing; un adorno popular que normalmente […]
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The phrase “dental bone graft surgery” might sound pretty terrifying, but it is actually a fairly common procedure that is minimally invasive and doesn’t take that long to recover from. What is Dental Bone Graft Surgery? If you lose a tooth either through an accident or because of decay but are otherwise healthy, your dentist […]
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Your teeth are made up of pulp, which contains nerve endings, surrounded by a wall of dentin, and all coated with enamel. This enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and one of the hardest in the natural world. Unfortunately, it isn’t indestructible and can be damaged and chipped. What Causes Teeth to […]
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If you’ve ever had a dental x-ray, you’ll know it’s not the most relaxing of procedures (‘and what dental procedure is relaxing?’, I hear you ask). It’s not just the pads, or the lead apron, or placing your head in a contraption that looks like some science fiction torture/mind-reading device. What really worries most people […]
No matter what they say, nobody likes going to the dentist. And this is perfectly normal because at best it’s an uncomfortable experience, sitting motionless while somebody probes around in your mouth. It’s not really something anyone would look forward to. But for some, this apprehension goes beyond normal and develops into fear or phobia. […]
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