Let’s start out with the obvious: what are dental implants? Simply put, they are metal posts (or frames) inserted into your jawbone surgically. The procedure is done so that replacement teeth can be inserted. These implants fuse with your jawbone and make a great foundation for artificial teeth. This might not seem important until you
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When considering your health, many families forget about their mouths. Even if you schedule regular dental checkups, you may not be aware that the health of your gums is equally as important as your teeth. What’s more, oral health, or lack thereof, is directly related to the rest of your body. Keeping your gums healthy
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You may have heard that there’s a link between oral health and overall health. Although it’s unclear where the causality lies in some cases, study after study has shown that the two go hand-in- hand. It’s true that what you choose to eat can affect both your mouth and your body. If, for example, you
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Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience, not only from the standpoint of physical pain, but also because of the change in appearance and the decreased function of the mouth that result. It’s only natural that patients who lose a tooth to accident, injury, or illness, for example, want to correct the issue immediately
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There’s no better way to quickly and drastically improve your appearance than by fixing cosmetic dentistry issues with porcelain veneers. While you could treat crowding, gaps, and other misalignment issues with orthodontic braces, you’d be stuck wearing them for up to two years, dealing with the hassle and embarrassment day in and day out. Veneers
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Some people are proud of the gaps in their teeth. Iconic pop artist Madonna is famous for hers, and there’s a whole segment of the modeling market these days featuring models with prominent gaps between their two front teeth. That said, some people deal with more severe gap issues that can impact not only their
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Losing a tooth can be fairly traumatic, whether it’s related to an accident or injury, it’s the result of poor oral hygiene and tooth decay, or you’re dealing with a hereditary or medical condition, for example. Regardless of the reason for tooth loss, it can affect the physical function of your mouth and erode your
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