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Ask a Dentist: Can Quitting Smoking Improve the Health of Your Teeth and Gums?
One of the suggestions your dentist will give for maintaining excellent oral health is to quit smoking. Tobacco products are responsible for many conditions affecting the oral cavity. Cigarettes cause more than just bad breath — the Centers for Disease … Continued
Things to Consider Before a Smile Makeover Treatment
In the world of cosmetic dentistry, the term “smile makeover” refers to the process of improving one’s smile. However, the methods for making those improvements vary depending on a patient’s unique issues and wishes. Before a patient decides on the … Continued
Reasons to Have a Tooth Extraction by an Oral Surgeon
There are certain times where an oral surgeon, or a dentist who has the proper oral surgery training, is required to perform a tooth extraction. By understanding when an oral surgeon is needed, rather than a general dentist, you can … Continued
5 Tips When Undergoing Treatment from an Orthodontist
If you are undergoing treatment from an orthodontist then you may want to consider a few tips to ensure that your treatment process goes accordingly. Orthodontists facilitate orthodontic treatment which focuses on straightening the teeth and correcting bite problems. Thankfully, … Continued
Implant Denture Repair
Implant dentures are a fixed version of regular dentures. They are held in place by dental implants that are embedded in the jawbone. This keeps them firmly in place and allows the wearer to use them as comfortably as they … Continued
Dental Implant Treatment to Replace Missing Teeth
Dental implants are one of the options a dentist might recommend when you are looking to replace missing teeth. It is an increasingly popular option due to benefits like: Implants preserve bone tissue Implants keep teeth properly aligned Implants are … Continued
Information about Oral Cancer Screening
The American Dental Association recommends going to the dentist at least twice a year for dental exams, including an oral cancer screening. The exams are recommended because they help improve the patient’s oral health. They also allow their dentist to … Continued
3 FAQs About a Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth is one of the many problems you could face with your oral health and wellness. A minor chip might barely be noticeable. Other chips, however, can be embarrassing and might make you want to hide your smile. … Continued
Daily Dental Hygiene is the Key to Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry simply means taking care of one’s teeth and keeping them healthy. This helps to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Even though taking proper care of one’s teeth does not guarantee that they will not have any oral … Continued
5 Facts About Dentures
In this day and age, dentures are used to replace missing teeth. As unfortunate as it is, people lose their teeth over time which can cause a need for replacement options such as dentures. However, there is a lot to … Continued