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2016

Quit Smoking? 3 Tips For Getting Your White Teeth Back

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Quitting smoking is a huge accomplishment. Even if you know that it’s a bad habit that’s bad for your health, it’s hard to give up something so addictive. If you’ve managed to kick the tobacco habit, you’ll notice that the health benefits of giving up tobacco start right away – you’ll notice an improvement in your ability to breathe or a reduction in how often you cough soon after becoming smoke-free.…

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The Cosmetic Dentist, Porcelain Veneers And At-Home Care

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Your cosmetic dentist–someone like Davis R Troup DDS PA–just brightened your smile with a set of porcelain veneers. Now what? The veneers might take your teeth from not-so-nice to gleamingly white, but that doesn’t mean they’ll always look that way. After the initial procedure, at-home care becomes essential if you want to maintain your new stellar smile. Check out these simple steps that will help you to keep your porcelain veneers looking like new for years to come.…

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Answering Questions About Correcting Your Child's Misaligned Teeth

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The quality of your child’s smile is one of the most important features of their face. Not surprisingly, the smile is one of the first facial features that people will notice, and it is important to make a good first impression. Unfortunately, your child may need to undergo orthodontic treatments, and you may not be very informed about these procedures. To help you be an informed parent, it might be wise to learn the answers to the following few questions.…

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3 Dental Procedures That Can Treat Problems With The Tooth Root Apexes

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The roots of your teeth have small openings at the bottoms buried within your gums and jawbone. Those openings, called apexes, allow important blood cells, tissue, and nerves to travel from your bone and soft tissue into the tooth’s root canal – and then back again. Problems with the apexes can cut off this vital supply root and impact the health and potentially the life of the affected tooth. How can your general or family dentistry office help treat apex problems?…

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Have Chipped Teeth? Why Dental Crowns Are The Way To Go

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If you have chipped teeth, you may be looking into your options for making them appear whole again.  You might have considered having your teeth shaved down, but this could leave the affected teeth shorter than the surrounding ones, which would take away from the uniformity that you desire.  That’s why it’s such a good idea to get dental crowns instead.  Use this information to learn more about why dental crowns are the perfect solution for chipped teeth.…

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A Dental Implant Restoration: What To Expect

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If you are planning to have a dental implant installed to replace a lost tooth, you may not know what to expect from the procedure. Here are a few details about the installation to prepare you for the process: Before the Installation Before your dental implant is placed, your dentist will ask about your medical history and use X-rays to confirm the density of your jawbone. If you smoke or have diabetes with poorly controlled blood sugar, your dentist may wait a period until you have stopped smoking or your blood sugar is under control before attempting a dental implant restoration.…

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3 Ways A Pediatric Dentist May Treat Your Child's Cavity

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If your child has developed a cavity, he or she may be concerned about how the decay will be treated at the dentist’s office. Sometimes, a child’s fears can be alleviated by explaining the process that will happen. Here are a few ways that your child’s dentist may treat a cavity: Dental Bonding Material If the cavity is extremely small and has not invaded the layers of the tooth that lie beyond the tooth enamel, the dentist may simply be able to clean the area thoroughly and apply a bit of dental bonding material.…

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Special Needs Children And Dental Care

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Around 16% of all children in the US have special needs. The term special needs encompasses a variety of physical, developmental, or behavioral issues that can affect a child’s everyday life. Just like any other child, special needs children require regular health checkups and dental care. Dental care while young is especially important since it can prevent long-term oral health issues. However, with special needs children there are a few things that should be considered when going in for a dental checkup.…

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How To Help Your Child Break Their Thumb-Sucking Habit

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Although sucking one’s thumb can be a natural habit, eventually your child needs to start to outgrow this habit. If your child continues to suck their thumb for too long, it could have consequences on their dental health. Consequences Of Prolonged Thumb Sucking It is okay for your child to suck their thumb when they are a baby. A baby sucks their thumb as a way to soothe themselves and it gives them a sense of security.…

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The Top Foods To Avoid To Protect Your Teeth

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Not all food is made equal, especially when it comes to how food affects your teeth. Here are the top foods that cause damage to your teeth. #1 Ice The only thing that ice should be used for is keeping your drinks cool. You should not chew or suck on ice. Ice is a really tough and strong material, and when you chew on it, it can cause real damage to your teeth.…

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