There are multiple factors which would lead a dentist to the recommendation for a patient of a dental implant, generally being a combination of function and aesthetics. When a tooth has become so damaged as a result of decay or trauma and has been judged by the dentist as being "not able to be saved,"…
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Dental Veneers
One of the most exciting developments in cosmetic dental technology over the past few decades is the development of dental veneers. While they are primarily used for the cosmetic purpose of improving a patient's smile, there are also functional aspects of dental health which also can be improved through their use, which has made veneers…
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Dental Crown
There are several types of restoration dentistry which can allow a patient to save as much of a natural tooth as possible, one of the most popular being a dental crown. A crown (also sometimes referred to as a cap) is essentially a prosthetic top of a tooth, which is created in a dental lab…
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Tooth Care
Tooth care is one of the most important aspects of life, and yet is misunderstood by many people as to the reasons why it is so important. Most people think that they are brushing, flossing and going to the dentist for two main reasons, those reasons being that they want to keep their smile white…
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Natural Tooth Care
Traditionally, we are taught that fluoride, chemical toothpastes, and mouthwash are the way to care for our teeth. To a degree, that is correct. However, there are natural alternatives to these products that can also keep your teeth and gums healthy without using so many chemicals. Natural tooth care is similar to traditional methods of…
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Children’s Dentistry
Most dental offices will offer a variety of specialties that extend beyond the standard practices that are expected. While most any dentist office will provide the generalized services of checkups, cleanings, xrays and fillings, more specialized areas of practice will involve additional certifications and education. Because specialized dentistry involves these additional aspects of study, not…
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Tooth Extraction Aftercare
Nobody wants to get a tooth pulled, but every day thousands of Americans must face the reality that it is for the best, and the procedure is going to help them have a healthier mouth. While there are other articles that discuss the actual procedure, the time following your tooth removal is also quite important…
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Pediatric Dentist Near Me
Dentistry is an important part of everyone’s oral health, but it is often not recognized that children have special needs. Pediatric dentists have additional training after completing dental school, and are better equipped to treat children. From infancy through their teenage years, each stage of a child’s development requires a different approach. A pediatric dentist…
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Las Vegas Dentist
Las Vegas is a unique city in that it is far more transient than other cities of proportional size. Our residents tend to move around more often than others, and also tend to come and go from the city more like tourists than in other areas of the country where they put down more permanent…
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Toddler Tooth Care
It may be surprising to learn that the most common childhood disease is tooth decay. It is a widely held belief that toddler tooth care isn’t important, because primary (baby) teeth will be lost once the permanent teeth begin to erupt. Most parents aren’t aware of the seriousness of this until a dentist recommends extensive…
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Dentistry
Any new resident to an area will want to find doctors that will provide them ongoing care. It is important to choose these professionals carefully due to the fact that you will be entrusting them with your well being, you will be taking their advice and allowing them to make decisions on your behalf that…
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History of Toothbrushes
While we haven’t always had the fancy electrified gizmos of today, our species has been trying to keep our teeth nice and clean for quite a long time. Evidence shows as far back as 3500-3000 BC the Babylonians and the Egyptians made a brush by fraying the end of a twig. Tombs of the ancient Egyptians…
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