Are you getting braces and are a bit worried about what it will be like wearing them? Follow these tips on how to make the adjustment.
Regularly Use Mouthwash
There are going to be a lot more places in your mouth that are hard to reach with brushing, so you need all of the protection that you can get. That's why you'll want to start using a mouthwash regularly for added protection.
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Most dental implant operations are successful, and as long as a patient is in good health and cares for their dental implant, a dental implant can last many years. However, occasionally dental implants can suffer from an infection.
Dental implant infections arise for several reasons, which this article will cover.
Poor oral hygiene can cause dental implant infections
Good oral hygiene is imperative to the survival of dental implants post-surgery. Just as good oral hygiene can protect your natural teeth; it can also protect your dental implants too.
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Are you a potential candidate for dental crowns? Dental crowns are tooth-like caps that are fitted over damaged teeth to restore their shape, size, and overall appearance. These caps can also help to strengthen weak teeth.
But what if some of your natural teeth are missing or are so badly damaged that they need to be extracted?
In such circumstances, you'll have to undergo a dental implant procedure before getting your crowns fitted.
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If you're about to begin Invisalign treatment to correct your orthodontic treatment, you're probably already aware that it's unwise to eat while wearing your aligner trays. Although the thermoplastic is extremely durable, eating with the Invisalign aligners still in your mouth can warp the trays, in addition to discoloring them. So why might you be advised to chew on something after putting the trays in your mouth? Read on to learn more.
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Taking a young child to the dentist is a vital part of life, yet parents do not always know what to expect. Dentists do not provide the same type of cleanings to young kids as adults, but they still encourage parents to bring their kids for visits. Here are a few things to know and expect when taking a child to the dentist for a cleaning.
Pediatric Dentists Recommend Starting Around the Age of 1
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