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The Meaning of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a field of dentistry that is growing popular among regular patients, celebrities and more. People refer to the field as being cosmetic because the procedures that patients receive are not necessary for their health or wellness. Most patients obtain such procedures to improve the way that they appear to other people. The…
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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants
For those who are interested in implants, which are also referred to as dental fixtures, it is important to know about the procedure. There are millions of individuals in the United States who suffer from tooth loss from gum disease and tooth decay. When individuals have missing teeth, it can cause an array of problems,…
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Find out More About Dental Implants
A dental implant is a non-natural tooth root that is positioned on a patient’s jaw so as to be able to hold a replacement tooth. These implants are an important consideration for those people who may have lost their teeth as a result of a disease, injury, or another reasons. Types of implantsDifferent types of…
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102 Year Old Woman Spits Her Dentures Out Onto Her Birthday Cake
Connecticut woman Louise Bonito recently celebrated her 102th birthday — and not without incident. The upbeat elderly woman chose to forego applying glue to her dentures that morning; it was her birthday after all. Unfortunately, that decision came back to haunt her. Bonito’s daughter bought her a cake with a three candles, reading one, zero,…
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Down With Dentures Why Today’s Dentures Are Better Than Ever Before
Your body is similar to a car in many ways. It requires fuel in the form of food to continue functioning and requires preventative maintenance in the form of regular check ups and a healthy lifestyle. And just like cars, your body may need a replacement part like dentures, every now and then. Even if…
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Top Three Questions About Cosmetic Dentures
If you’re trying to figure out whether or not cosmetic dentures are the best choice for your dental problems, you’re probably feeling a bit hesitant because in the past, dentures weren’t too aesthetically pleasing nor were they too comfortable. Luckily dentures today are lightyears ahead of what cosmetic dentures used to look and feel like…
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Why There’s No Reason To Fear Cosmetic Dentures
Consider this statistic: According to a recent survey, about 12% of Canadians avoided certain foods because they were having problems with a tooth (or multiple teeth) and eating those particular foods was simply too painful. In most cases, these problems were related to missing teeth or decaying teeth, and people often abstained from foods that…
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The Real Importance of Healthy Teeth
Maintaining a routine that ensures good oral hygiene is something that most of us learn to do at a very young age, but despite those constant visits to the dentist’s office and maybe even a set of braces for a few years, it’s easy to forget about the importance of your dental health. But why…
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Four Things To Know Before You Get Your First Dentures
Whether you’re missing just a couple teeth or you need a complete set of replacement teeth, it’s absolutely essential to your health that you get replacement teeth put in place. While more people are being drawn to dental implants (a more permanent solution to tooth loss, and one that can get a bit pricey and…
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Three Common Mistakes That Lead To Poor Oral Hygiene
Maintaining good dental health is something that sounds pretty simple: be conscious of your brushing and flossing habits, stay away from sugar-packed candies, and visit the dentist for regular cleanings and oral health exams. But as most people already know, actually maintaining good oral hygiene isn’t always so simple. In fact, there are many ways…