2015

Plan To Get Pregnant In The Future? Treat Your Gum Disease And Tooth Loss Now

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If you lost teeth to gum disease and plan to get pregnant in the future, it's a good idea that you treat your dental problems now. Gum disease can become worse during pregnancy and endanger the health and safety of your baby. A dentist can treat your gum disease with deep cleanings and replace your missing teeth with single dental implants. Both treatments not only improve your oral health, they can also protect you during and after pregnancy.

30 December 2015

Tooth Cracks And Breaks - Two Signs That You Need To See An Emergency Dentist

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Dental emergencies can happen at any time, and a chipped tooth may be one of these emergencies. Teeth chip due to falls, sports injuries, and biting down too hard. A chip or break may also occur if you allow a cavity to grow large and deep within the tooth. While a simple chip can likely be fixed during normal dental hours with the assistance of a resin filling, some breaks require attention right away.

28 December 2015

Preventing And Treating Gum Disease

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Gum disease is not exactly uncommon in the United States. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 47.2 percent of adults aged 30 or older suffer from this oral health issue. If gum disease is not treated properly, it can put you at risk of tooth loss, stroke and coronary artery disease. To reduce your chances of developing this condition, you must take proper care of your teeth and gums.

22 December 2015

Should You Have Your Child's Teeth Bonded?

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If your child is at the age where he or she seems to be losing teeth by the week, you may notice that his or her new teeth aren't as white or straight as the baby teeth recently lost. While most minor dental imperfections will correct themselves once your child has grown into his or her new teeth, if your child's permanent teeth appear chipped, cracked, or discolored (particularly yellowish or grey), you may need to take preventive action to prevent long-term damage.

9 December 2015

3 Supplements To Help Improve Your Child's Oral Health

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The quality of your child's dental health while they are young can affect the health of their teeth and gums as they grow into adulthood. As their parent, it is your responsibility to teach them good oral habits with brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups. It is also beneficial to teach them the right supplements they can take and use on their teeth to further promote their oral health. Here are three supplements you can use on your child to help improve their oral health.

9 December 2015

How You Can Make Tooth Brushing A Happy Time For Your Child

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If you have a child who resists brushing their teeth or consistently makes half-hearted attempts to do so, then it is probably time to utilize some new strategies as a parent. Below are a few ideas to help make tooth brushing a fun, welcome event in your family: Allow your child to choose their own brush (with careful guidance) One of the first, and most important, things you can do is give your child the opportunity to make a decision about their own toothbrush.

30 November 2015

4 Benefits Of Dental Implants

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If you have missing teeth, dentures are probably one of the first options you have considered for replacing them. However, there are many advantages that dental implants have over dentures and other tooth replacement options that makes them a strong choice to consider. Here are four of the biggest benefits of dental implants. Virtually Identical to Natural Teeth While dentures are getting closer to emulating the appearance of natural teeth, they still have a long way to go before they are unnoticeable.

20 November 2015

How Can You Arrange Dental Care Or Treatment For A Homebound Relative?

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If you regularly perform caregiving duties for a relative who has great difficulty leaving his or her home, you've likely already developed a number of "hacks" and shortcuts to help bring the services of the outside world to your relative. From in-home nursing care to speedy delivery of groceries or prescription medication, you may be able to provide a fairly comfortable lifestyle to your relative despite his or her mobility issues.

20 November 2015

What Does The American Dental Association Seal Actually Mean?

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When you're choosing dental products at the supermarket for you and your family, it's often difficult to know which brands to choose from. The large pharmaceutical companies spend vast sums on advertising for their products, but you want the assurance that you are buying something that's good for your dental health. Many people look for the American Dental Association (ADA) seal for this reassurance. Find out what this seal means, and learn more about the conclusions you can draw about products that bear this logo.

20 November 2015

3 Reasons Your Child Needs A Dental Crown Even Though The Damaged Tooth Will Fall Out Anyway

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Does your toddler have excessive tooth decay? Has their dentist recommended one or more dental crowns be placed on their teeth? With the cost of dental crowns being quite steep and many insurance companies not covering the procedure, it makes sense to wonder whether or not dental crown placement is really necessary for your child. They haven't complained of any pain (cavities usually don't hurt) and they've still got their primary teeth -- can't you just wait for the affected tooth to fall out on its own?

20 November 2015