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A simple guide to restore a missing front tooth: Losing a front tooth can be a seriously traumatic event! Luckily, there are ways to make your smile whole again. Every smile is different–there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. Here is an easy guide to understanding what options are best for you! Dental Implants An implant … Continued
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There is nothing as embarrassing as bad breath. People who suffer from this condition, otherwise known as halitosis, have difficult social lives. It is so disheartening to go for a date, only for it to turn sour thanks to bad breath. Talking to people while suffering from this condition can result in much agony, … Continued
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A great smile is the most striking feature that people will notice about you. However, teeth are fragile and your great smile can easily be disrupted. Among the worst is when your molars are the victim. In the event that your molar(s) are detached entirely from the gums, gaping holes will be left behind. These … Continued
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In our selfie obsessed generation, one piece of information many people seek to understand is, what are tooth-staining food and drinks? Keeping them from that perfect, pearly white smile. Let’s shed some light on this topic by discovering what is mythical and what is factual. Myths Smokeless Tobacco is Not Bad for Your … Continued
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“Root canal” refers to a cavity in the root of a tooth, containing dental pulp. Dental pulp consists of connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerve fibers, which provide support, nutrition, and sensation to the tooth. The pulp is necessary when a tooth is developing because it provides essential nutrition. However, after full development, the pulp’s … Continued
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In the past few years, a protein called Gluten has become a star. It is all over the news and has become a common household word. Gluten-free cereals, snacks, and bread substitutes pepper the shelves of grocery stores. You almost can’t go out to eat without seeing “Gluten-free” options on the menu. People are talking … Continued
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Brush 2 times a day and “only floss the teeth you want to keep”. These are things we all know. We know the importance of mouthwash and the detriment of sugar. We work hard to keep our teeth fresh and clean, but do we know where they get their names? Milk teeth, wisdom teeth, … Continued
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So you have a canker sore. You’re probably curious whether it is contagious. Can you spread it by sharing food, utensils, and cups? Can you spread it to your significant other? The good news is that canker sores are not contagious. But what is the deal with these mysterious mouth sores? What causes them, how … Continued
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Not quite. Dental tourism, or crossing oceans to save money on dental care, has been on the rise since 2011. Patients Beyond Borders, a medical publication, states that Americans who are willing to travel can save up to 70% on dental procedures such as root canals and crowns. But is it worth it to … Continued
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In July, 17-year-old Ashik spent 7 hours in a Mumbai dentist’s chair. Talk about being afraid of the dentist, a routine cleaning has nothing on a 7-hour procedure! Not only was it a 7-hour procedure, but it was a procedure void of the modern comforts like office TVs and plush dental chairs that Americans are … Continued