While parents of toddlers understand that they need to brush their child’s teeth, sometimes it’s necessary to do so even for older kids. Make sure the brush is angled properly at the gum line, especially since brushing someone else’s teeth is different than brushing your own.
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The numbing effects of novocaine typically wear off after 30 to 60 minutes, although several other factors play a role in how long the drug’s effects last.
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To clear up common misconceptions, we wanted to devote this blog post to what some consider the wicked stepchildren of the dental world…dentures!
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Pierre Fauchard, now known as the Father of Modern Dentistry, gained notoriety during Louis’ reign because he was more than a dedicated teeth puller, like most of his dental peers.
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Dr. Wong and his staff will take an impression of your teeth, to make a specialized mouth guard or stent, which will hold bleaching solution against your teeth.
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Much like a cabinet door; a veneer is front-facing, covering the entire front surface of the tooth.
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“People with diabetes face an increased risk for serious gum disease because they are generally more susceptible to bacterial infection, and have a decreased ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums.” The report goes on to say that since good oral health is integral to general health, diabetic patients should be careful to brush and floss properly and see the dentist regularly.”
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The bone used in a bone graft can come from the patient’s body or a donor. Or it can be entirely synthetic. The graft can provide a framework where new, living bone can grow if it’s accepted by the body.
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We all know should brush and floss our teeth daily. Failure to do so leads to food particles remaining between our teeth – allowing bacteria to flourish. Bad dental hygiene also leads to cavities, which are another cause of bad breath.
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A good dental checkup and teeth cleaning should be done every six months. A dental cleaning (aka prophylaxis) will effectively remove all plaque.
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