When my dentist decided to retire, I got busy finding someone new to take care of my teeth. Fortunately, there were plenty of choices, even in my small town. Within a couple of weeks, I found a dental professional who has provided me with great care for the last six years. There's an art to choosing a new general dentist. I focused on local professionals who had established practices and solid reputations. The problem ended up not being finding a dentist, but choosing one of several excellent candidates. If you need to find a dentist, let me tell you more of how I went about the process. In no time at all, you'll have someone who can take care of you and your teeth for many years to come.
Posted on: 20 September 2017
Children fall prey to many of the same habits as adults, but the good news is that there is plenty of time to adjust. The earlier you start teaching your child how to turn away from these bad habits, the more likely he or she is to enjoy a long lifetime of healthy, pain-free teeth.
Habit #1: Chewing on Ice
As refreshing as it may feel to chew on ice, it is actually not good for your teeth to do this.
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Posted on: 27 August 2017
It's normal to have temporary sensitivity in your teeth now and then, but if you have sensitive teeth all of the time, then it is an indication that something is wrong. Sensitivity to hot and cold foods and sugar can make eating uncomfortable, and it can also make you want to avoid some of your favorite foods. Anti-sensitivity toothpaste can help make things more comfortable, but what you really should do is get to the cause of the problem.
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Posted on: 16 July 2017
If you have a seriously decayed molar and have not yet visited a dentist, then you are likely wondering what your options will be to rectify the problem. While you need to book an appointment as soon as possible with a local dentist for an examination, having a bit of information about your various options will help you discuss them with your dentist.
At your dental appointment, you can expect the dentist to take x-ray films of your teeth and perform an examination.
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Posted on: 16 July 2017
If a person suffers the misfortune of experiencing major tooth damage, there are several ways that a dentist may be able to reverse or repair the damage so that the tooth's appearance will be corrected. Having a dental crown placed on a compromised tooth is a routinely used repair option for those that have suffered these damages:
What Are The Reasons For Getting A Dental Crown?
A dental crown is used when a tooth has suffered significant structural damage and needs to be reinforced.
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