Category: Dental Health
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8 Reasons Why Children Should Regularly See a Dentist for Cleanings
As a parent, your child’s oral health should be a top priority from a young age. Don’t wait until your young ones are old enough to see a dentist. Immediately your child’s baby teeth start appearing, schedule recurring visits to a dentist for cleanings. In fact, the ADA recommends regular cleaning of children’s teeth every […]
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How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Unfortunately, bruxism or teeth grinding is an incredibly common condition that occurs in adults. It is a condition that can be incredibly uncomfortable, and the constant, subconscious clenching of the jaw and grinding of the teeth can cause muscle pain, joint pain or both. Teeth grinding may occur during the daytime; however, it is a […]
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How to Choose The Best Fort Worth Dental Implants
Gone are the days when losing a tooth meant you had to stay like that for the rest of your life. Nowadays, there are implants that provide a great alternative and can be used in such cases. This is made possible by cosmetic dentistry. It is a broad field that mainly deals with the appearance […]
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Dry Mouth
Saliva plays a vital role in our lives. Contrary to popular opinion, saliva is responsible for our sense of taste, eliminating bacteria, and keeping the mouth lubricated. But what happens when our salivary glands are unable to produce enough saliva to perform these functions effectively? In that case, a condition known as dry mouth sets […]
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What Causes Dental Implants to Fail
Dental implants have become increasingly common. It’s a perfect solution for patients with missing teeth for whom partial dentures seem like too much of a hassle. But while the success rate of dental implants is high, an estimated 5% to 10% of implants still fail. Dental implant failure happens for a variety of reasons. And, […]
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Cost of Dental Implants
“Dental implants are used in many cases to help replace a missing tooth from whatever causes it to be lost- such as trauma, infection or decay. They are also used to replace multiple teeth on one of the jaws after trauma or other oral surgery. The cost of dental implants varies depending on many factors […]
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Most Common Dental Problems in Adults
Dental health is an important part of overall health, yet many adults struggle with common dental problems. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, about 92% of adults have at least one cavity or tooth decay. Nonetheless, by knowing what the most common dental problems are, you can be proactive in seeking treatment and […]
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How to Find a Good Emergency Dentist
Do you have a good emergency dentist on hand? Most people don’t think about emergency dentistry until a situation occurs where it is needed. If you or your child has a dental emergency, such as a knocked out or broken tooth, you don’t want to be frantically searching for an emergency dentist at that time. […]
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How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Boost Your Self Confidence
Are you unhappy with your smile? Maybe you look at your smile in pictures or in the mirror and think of all the ways you would change it. The good news is that with cosmetic dentistry, you can change the things you don’t like about your smile and boost your self-confidence while you’re at it. […]
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Top Reasons to Use Consulting Services for Your Dental Office
As a dental clinic expands, dentists and other office managers will need more insight and data to make the best decisions possible. It’s not uncommon for dentists and their office managers to get overburdened as they try to handle the day-to-day operations of their dental offices. This includes patient care, marketing, operational management, and bookkeeping. […]