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Laser Dentistry: Creating a Better Smile With the Technology of Today

September 22, 2010 in Dental

In the past, oral surgery was an ordeal that would last a day with a long recovery period. Drills had to be used to drill away areas of decay in the mouth, and later they were replaced with air abrasion tools that would blast away the decay. Now, oral surgery can be done using lasers. [...]

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What Are Canker Sores in the Mouth?

September 21, 2010 in Dental

One of the most unpleasant experiences is waking up and finding that you have a canker sore. A canker sore may be just a minor issue, but it can make a big impact on your day and even your week. When you have a canker sore everything else seems to irritate you as well. The [...]

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Details of Sedation Dentistry

September 7, 2010 in Dental

Sedation dentistry means a person will be sedated in order to perform some dental procedure such as a cavity filling or a more complex procedure. In fact, this sedation is considered in varying levels depending on the problem and individual’s health condition. Generally a doctor will perform light sedation or high sedation depending on the [...]

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Dental Bridges Explained

August 10, 2010 in Dental

The loss of baby teeth in children is normal. In adults, however, loosing teeth is a big problem. Tooth loss may result from gum disorders, tooth decay and inadequate oral hygiene. It may also have been due to accidents or contact sports that may cause direct trauma to the tooth. If you live in the [...]

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Remedies for Bad Breath

August 9, 2010 in Dental

Are you embarrassed by your bad breath? About 90 million Americans are in the same boat as you as halitosis is a very common problem. A number of people use breath mints, gum, mouthwash, breath spray, and other things that help to mask the smell of the bad breath, but what they may not realize [...]

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Mini Dental Implants: Fixing Teeth Now Instead of Later

July 27, 2010 in Dental

The chore of obtaining implants is usually compounded by the duration it takes to get them.  Mini dental implants are a much faster process and while the cost is different, you are not left with such a long wait.  Traditional implants require a nesting period, because the titanium rod has to fuse with the bone [...]

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Taking Care of Cavities

July 5, 2010 in Dental

Dental cavities are small holes, or structural damage, in the teeth.  These small holes may seem innocent enough, but they are in fact quite infectious and can be extremely painful. They are also difficult to avoid for most people.  Cavities are one of the most common disorders, second only to the common cold.  They are [...]

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Dental Crowns

July 5, 2010 in Dental

When Leonardo Di Vinci’s painting The Last Supper was discovered, it was decided that a very delicate restoration process was required to bring back the work’s beauty. After a few careful years restoring the fragile fresco elements, vibrant colors and unseen details were brought to life to the eyes of hundreds of thousands of people. [...]

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Dental Bonding: Putting the Smile Back on Your Face

June 22, 2010 in Dental

Smiling can often be difficult if there are structural problems with your teeth. The good news is that new advances in dentistry and orthodontics are making it so more and more people no longer have to stress over their smile. It is now relatively easy to fill in the gaps between incisors or lengthen short [...]

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