Posted on: 2 October 2018
Do you have wisdom teeth coming in, but they are growing under the gum line? If so, you may be wondering why these teeth need to be removed. One of the major problems that can happen with wisdom teeth is dental impaction, where the teeth grow and force their way against other teeth in your mouth. Here are some reasons why you should have your wisdom teeth removed when they are impacted.
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Posted on: 4 September 2018
It is important to see the dentist twice a year to get a dental cleaning and a thorough examination of your teeth and gums. If you are afraid of the dentist, you may not get the proper treatment you need. To help with this, you can choose oral sedation dentistry. Oral sedation is offering you a type of medication that can make you very sleepy and help you feel relaxed. This will help you feel much better during any type of dental treatment, such as getting a dental filling, root canal, and more.
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Posted on: 17 August 2018
Dental health is a problem that many studies have taken a look at over the last few decades. What they have found about shared or genetic oral health issues is astonishing. For example, it has now become obvious that parents can pass bad dental health problems on to their children.
These issues can be hard to manage without the help of a high-quality family dentist. That's because so many of them are genetic and will only get worse as your children age.
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Posted on: 11 July 2018
Today, patients have many restorative options when it comes to replacing missing teeth. While dentures and bridges are very effective, there's no denying that dental implants are the superior option. Other dental prostheses sit on top of the gum tissue. Dental implants are actually inserted into the jawbone and are permanent.
Besides being a permanent solution, implants act very similarly to tooth roots. When a tooth is missing, the bone density actually decreases since there is no tooth root to stimulate the bone.
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