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Gum disease: the silent assassin
Signs of gum disease should never be ignored. A growing body of evidence suggests that left untreated, it can negatively impact your health. Key takeaways: – Bacterial inflammation due to gum disease can weaken the immune system. – Gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular conditions, diabetes and premature births. – Signs of gum disease
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Same-Day Implants: Your Solution to a Beautiful Smile
Same-day implants can represent viable alternatives if you are looking to quickly replace a missing tooth (or teeth). A dentist will install an implant and a crown within a single visit. What are some of the facts that you should know? – In order to qualify for same-day implants, you will need to have a
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Healthy Eating for a Healthy Smile
Good oral care is essential for healthy teeth but diet also plays a significant role in our dental well-being. If an apple a day keeps the doctor away then perhaps fruit and vegetables might keep your dentist at arm’s length. An article lifts the lid on what foods and drinks we should be consuming to
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Your child’s dental health
Having a smile to be proud of can boost your child’s self-confidence leading to a happy and fulfilling future. Key takeaways: – Stained teeth or a crooked smile can reduce your child’s self-esteem. – Establishing a regular oral care routine in childhood is important to set the foundation for healthy teeth for life; this can
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Dental Implants General Information
For many years dentures were the accepted way of replacing damaged or missing teeth. Nowadays, dental implants are the preferred option for many and with good reason. – Long Lasting. Implants last a lifetime although the crown may have to be replaced every ten or fifteen years. – Natural Looking. Dental implants look, feel and
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Care for Baby Teeth in Children
The full set of baby teeth will be in place before attaining the age of six years. Care for baby teeth is absolutely important even though they will later fall off. Key takeaways: – Help the child learn healthy oral care habits. – Baby teeth are placeholders for adult teeth – You will be ensuring
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Bad habits that accelerate TMJ disorder
If you have Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, you might be experiencing pain, soreness and muscle tension. Also known as TMJ, the disorder affects the joint where your skull and jaws attach. These factors will worsen TMJ pain: – Using your teeth inappropriately to chew ice, pens, and fingernails. – Grinding teeth when stressed or anxious. –
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Some Reasons Why Your Gums May Bleed
Bleeding gums are cause for concern, although they are not always or exclusively a symptom of gum disease. Key takeaways: – Brushing your teeth too hard or with a hard bristle toothbrush – Flossing for the first time or starting to floss after not doing it for a while – Medications or habits (such as
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