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Types of Filling Options When You Have Cavities Between Two Teeth
When people think of cavities, they usually image a black hole on the top of the tooth. However, that’s only one type of cavity. Another type is called an interproximal cavity. This type of cavity occurs between two teeth. Interproximal cavities are fairly common because the bacteria that cause them can only really be dealt [&hellip
Read MoreWhat You Need to Do Should a Veneer Break
Veneers provide a beautiful look when you smile. When the teeth are cracked, chipped, discolored or have any other issue, then a veneer can work to hide this issue. They are beautiful and can last a long time, but they are prone to breaking. It is important that if it does break, you do call [&hellip
Read MoreWhat Exactly is Dental Conditioning and Why Is It Necessary?
If you’ve been wearing ill-fitting dentures for a while or you’re having oral surgery to remove teeth and then being sent home with Immediate Dentures, then we’re likely going to recommend some tissue conditioning to make your transition a little easier. Tissue Conditioning Your gums and mouth are made up of tissue that can become [&hellip
Read MoreHow to Manage Denture Halitosis
Imagine a situation where you’re visiting with a close friend and sharing a few laughs, suddenly, you realize that you have incredibly bad breath. Mortified by this, you excuse yourself and try to find a quick remedy. Halitosis is dreaded by everyone, even people who wear dentures. The good news is that it can be [&hellip
Read MoreGum Disease Can Ruin Your Dental Implants if Left Untreated
Dental implants are a wonderful alternative to dentures when it comes to replacing one or several of your teeth. The implants are anchored directly into your jawbone much like your natural tooth and help to maintain the integrity and density of your jawbone. Additionally, they help maintain your natural face shape and can last for [&hellip
Read MoreFoods to Avoid While Adjusting to New Dentures
Adjusting to new dentures takes time. Whether you had all of your teeth surgically removed and have dentures right away, or if you’ve had missing teeth for quite some time and are just now getting dentures, it will take time to get used to wearing them. During your healing period and as you are getting [&hellip
Read MoreWhy Dentures Must Always Remain Moist
After getting your dentures, you will have a few new habits to work on. First, of course, you will need to learn how to wear them. Many denture wearers can speak of the experiences they had in learning how to wear dentures. You may have to learn how to speak and chew food while wearing [&hellip
Read MoreWhat to Know to Help Make Caring for a Senior’s Teeth Easier
Seniors have plenty of things to deal with. As they get older, the need to take care of their health grows. They spend more time and money on their health when they were younger. When it comes to oral health, time, money and remembering to do things can create problems for seniors. It is a [&hellip
Read MoreIs Having a Tooth Extracted Really a Big Deal?
If you have heard that you need to have a tooth extracted, you may be very apprehensive about the whole thing. After all, for many people, getting a tooth pulled is something that they fear more than almost anything else. However, the good news is that getting a tooth extracted really is not that big [&hellip
Read MoreDental Bonding Can Help Improve an Imperfect Smile
If you have teeth that are crooked, damaged, or discolored, you probably wonder what you can do about it. Veneers, while highly effective, can be very costly. What’s more, most insurance companies will not pay for veneers because they are considered to be a cosmetic procedure in most cases. Fortunately, you do have another option: [&hellip
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