How To Get The Greatest Benefits From A Standard Dental Checkup
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27 March 2015
Although it's recommended that you schedule dental checkups and cleanings every six months, many adults put off their visits or only go once annually. Making the most of your visit by preparing beforehand can ensure you receive the best dental care possible, even if you don't stick to the recommended schedule.
Make a List and Check It Twice
Start listing any dental concerns in the weeks leading up to your appointment.
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Using The Tooth Fairy As Tool To Promote Dental Health
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13 March 2015
When kids start losing their baby teeth, a visit from the tooth fairy makes the whole experience less traumatic, and perhaps even exciting. A little money or a prize under the pillow can make a child forget all about the fear and pain sometimes associated with losing a tooth. The tooth fairy is an excellent tool for helping kids make it through the tooth loss process unscathed, but what if she could do even more?
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Surgical Options For Treating Advanced Gum Disease
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25 February 2015
Minor gum disease can often be treated by improved oral hygiene, a trip to the dentist and perhaps some antibiotics. But more severe cases of gum disease require heavier treatments. There are a variety of non-surgical options for moderate gum disease, but if your condition has progressed past that point, you might have a surgery in your near future.
Below are the surgical options for gum disease treatment:
Pocket Reduction Surgery
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How Your Dentist Will Deal With Your Impacted Wisdom Teeth
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14 February 2015
Impacted wisdom teeth can be very painful because the teeth cannot get through the gums. If you have this problem, you get a really good idea of what it must feel like to be a teething baby. The teeth struggle with pushing their way up through tough flesh, the gums swelling and turning red or purple. You may even experience a fever like a baby does when your impacted teeth are trying to get through to the surface.
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