Scheduled For Dental Work? How To Care For Your New Dental Crowns

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If your dentist has recommended dental crowns, and you've never had them before, they may require some adjustment. There are certain steps you'll need to take to avoid damage to your new dental crowns and to ensure a complete recovery. Here is some information to help you through the process.  Go Slow on the Hot and Cold If you're scheduled to receive dental crowns, you'll need to be prepared for possible tooth sensitivity.

21 September 2021

How Do Dentists Repair Dentures?

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If you have broken your dentures, you might find it difficult to see how they could ever be put back together again. However, there are many things that a dental clinic can do to restore dentures to their original condition. Read on to learn about a few of the different types of denture repairs. 1. Denture Relining Denture relining is one of the most basic types of denture repair. It is also one of the types of repair that denture clinics most frequently carry out.

9 August 2021

Why Are Some Teeth Broken Into Sections for Extraction?

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There are many ways in which a dentist can save a severely damaged tooth. But sometimes a tooth's structure has deteriorated to the point that it can't be saved, and your dental health will be better served by the removal of the tooth, clearing the way for a prosthetic replacement. The extraction process can be simple enough, but this depends on the tooth. What does it mean when your dentist tells you that you require a surgical extraction?

23 June 2021

How Are Dental Cysts Treated?

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The development of any lumps on your gums will require a trip to your dentist. While your dentist will perform a comprehensive assessment of the protrusion, the origins of the growth can often be traced back to the state of your teeth. When there's decay or periodontal disease that has permitted bacteria to invade your dental pulp, this lump can be a dental abscess. This infection is typically painful, and the lump is generally soft, as it's filled with pus.

6 May 2021

Can a Dentist Fix a Broken Tooth in One Day?

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Have you broken a tooth recently? Then you probably want to contact local dental services as soon as possible. Broken teeth are painful and without swift dental intervention, they can soon become infected. Depending on the severity of your tooth break, you may be able to have your broken tooth repaired in a single appointment. Composite bonding can be done in under an hour When a break is minor, composite bonding is suitable and fast.

1 April 2021

What Sets a General Dentist Apart from Other Dentists?

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It is not uncommon to come across general dentistry, endodontist, periodontist, prosthodontist and orthodontist services. These are all dental services, but there is a reason why they might be offered under different specialities. For a dentist to specialise in a particular field of dentistry, it takes several years of undertaking a dental course and training. This means that it might be difficult to find a dental clinic that offers all kinds of dental treatments.

17 February 2021

Helping You Understand Dental Braces

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Many individuals, especially during their teen years, require dental braces to remedy misaligned, overcrowded or overlapping teeth. This does not, however, mean that if you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you won't require braces. If you are one of these individuals, you need to understand a few important things: Why Do Your Misaligned Teeth Need to Be Corrected? Alignment is done to help you chew food better without biting on your cheeks, tongue or gum, retain a lovely/beautiful smile and make your pronunciation and speech better.

6 January 2021