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: 7 December 2020
When you go in for a dental care visit, your dentist may want you to have a deep teeth cleaning. This is different that a routine cleaning that you have normally at your regular checkups. Here is what you need to know about deep teeth cleaning:
What Is Deep Teeth Cleaning?
A deep teeth cleaning is also known as gum therapy. This treatment cleans the roots between the teeth and gums.
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Posted on: 29 October 2020
Dentists do their best to meet the needs of their patients, offering caring, comprehensive dental care to keep patients' teeth healthy. However, some people have different needs than others. People affected by dementia, autism, Downs syndrome, and other conditions have special needs that can be met by a special needs dentist. Here are three ways that special needs dentistry differs from general dentistry.
1. Physical limitations are taken into consideration.
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Posted on: 3 January 2020
While seeing your dentist a couple of times a year for examinations and dental cleanings may be sufficient for most people, other people may need to make more frequent appointments. To find out how often you should visit your dentist, talk to both your physician and your dental professional. Here are some conditions that may warrant more frequent visits to your family dentist.
Diabetes
If you are a diabetic, you may be at a heightened risk for developing gum disease and cavities.
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Posted on: 6 December 2019
Dentures are an effective solution for missing teeth, but not everyone is a fan of them. Whatever your reason is for not liking your dentures, there's a better solution out there for you.
The Problem With Dentures
Dentures are indeed a good solution for missing teeth, but they have their downsides.
For example, some people don't like the way that dentures feel in the mouth. Since they adhere to the gums instead of going down into them, it can feel a little artificial and strange to wear dentures.
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