10
Oct
5 Types of Dental Emergencies and What To Do
Imagine this: you're enjoying a meal containing one of your favorite crunchy foods when all of the sudden, it feels like your tooth is also crunching. Upon closer inspection, you realize that thing you were crunching was actually a part of your tooth that you chipped off...
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10
Oct
What You Can Learn From Teeth
Although the primary function of teeth is to bite and chew on food to make it safe and manageable to swallow, there is much more to teeth. Not only are teeth also a tool for proper speech, but teeth can be used as a research tool as well. This is because an individual's t...
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10
Oct
How Your Chewing Habits Can Affect Dental Implants
Dental implants are considered to be the gold standard of tooth replacement options for a number of reasons. One of these reasons is because of their high success rates. On average, around 95-96% of dental implant procedures are successful. As impressive as this is, there is st...
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10
Oct
The Risks of DIY Dentistry
Nowadays, we live in an era of DIYers who often offer up instructions to others on how to “do it themselves”. While this can be a great option for certain things, it can be quite detrimental for others. For example, learning how to replace a sink drain yourself can...
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10
Oct
How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Oral Health
When most people think of threats to their oral health, they think about tooth decay and gum disease. While these are certainly the most common threat to your oral health, there are other medical conditions that can also affect your oral health. One such condition is sleep apne...
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10
Oct
How Oral Hygiene Can Decrease the Risk of COVID-19 Complications
Since the initial eruption of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a large amount of research has been conducted by scientists, doctors, and researchers all around the world. The aim of this research was to better understand this novel coronavirus, how it affects individuals, and how to effec...
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10
Oct
Teeth Whitening vs. Porcelain Veneers: Which is Best?
Currently, we live in a society where image is everything. Due to this heavy emphasis placed on image and physical appearance, cosmetic dental procedures have become increasingly popular. Out of all the various cosmetic procedures available, the majority of people opt for eithe...
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10
Oct
Should You Be Using Mouthwash?
According to the U. S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS), around 60% of Americans used mouthwash in 2020. If you are part of the remaining 40% who does not use mouthwash, you may be wondering if this is something you should implement in your oral care routi...
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10
Oct
How Long Does it Take for a Cavity to Form?
Your cosmetic dentist is just as concerned about your oral health as they are about the appearance of your smile. Unfortunately, cavities pose a threat to your oral health, while also affecting the way your smile looks. While you have most likely heard about cavities before, ha...
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10
Oct
Things Dental X-Rays Can Find
When it comes to maintaining your oral health, dental x-rays are an important part of detecting potential dental problems. Most dentists recommend their patients get dental x-rays 1-2 times per year during their semi-annual dental exams. Luckily dental x-rays are quick, painles...
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10
Oct
Why Can I See Through my Teeth?
Did you know that it is possible for teeth to become translucent? While you will not be able to partially see through your entire tooth, it is possible that you may be able to see through the edges of your teeth. When this happens, it is known as translucent teeth. As you can p...
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10
Oct
What Tobacco Does to Your Oral Health
Smoking causes 480,000 deaths per year, as well as several cases of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and breathing problems. However, smoking cigarettes is only one form of tobacco use. Unfortunately there are various other forms such as cigars, smokel...
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