Going to the Dentist - No More Tears or Fears!

Posted on: 17 September 2015
If you grind your teeth, you probably understand that you can eventually damage your teeth, but you may not have a complete understanding of just how bad the damage can be. The information in this article will educate you on the different ways grinding your teeth can be hurting you. Understanding what happens when you grind your teeth When you fall asleep, your jaw will clench tightly and your teeth will forcefully move back and forth over one another.
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Posted on: 1 September 2015
When a child has dental problems, going to the dentist is often a scary experience. It is not uncommon for children to be put in a twilight form of sleep to have dental procedures performed due to the fear of feeling pain. Fortunately, many dental treatments can now be done by laser dentistry. Laser dentistry gives the dentist a more precise and effective way of performing dental procedures that are much more comfortable for the patient.
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Posted on: 19 August 2015
If you've heard all kinds of horror stories about root canals, you were probably less than thrilled when your dentist told you that you needed one. Root canal therapy is a common procedure, however. More than 15 million root canals are done in the United States each year, according to the American Association of Endodontics. Separating the facts from the fiction about root canals can help you feel less stressed about your upcoming appointment.
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Posted on: 31 July 2015
Partial dentures are a great way to replace several missing teeth spaced out around healthy teeth. As with traditional dentures, a partial denture features artificial teeth sitting on a base plate. The partial plate hooks into place around the natural teeth on each end to hold it in place while also allowing easy removal for cleaning. Partial dentures tend to come in one of two types of bases: rigid metal or flexible plastic.
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