Dental Care: Finding a New Dentist

Posted on: 27 April 2023

A broken tooth needs to be repaired or restored as soon as possible because if left untreated, it can cause a severe dental infection, especially if your pulp is exposed. In addition, a jagged broken tooth can cause soft tissue injury to your tongue or the inside of your cheek if not repaired. If you cut your tongue on a broken tooth, it can bleed profusely because the tongue is very vascular and contains a rich network of capillaries, which are small blood vessels.
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Posted on: 27 April 2023

Does your jaw feel sore when you wake up in the morning, or do you have a very bad headache each morning when you should be well rested? If so, it's possible that you are clenching or grinding your teeth at night without even realizing it. A potential solution to this problem is to wear a dental night guard, which can be custom-made by your dentist to fit your mouth. Here are a few things you need to know about night guards before you get one.
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Posted on: 23 March 2023

Dental implants are long-lasting because the post that supports the crown is surgically implanted into the patient's jawbone. If the jawbone is not strong enough, the dentist will suggest the patient have a bone grafting procedure performed. The strength of a jawbone is determined by X-rays and other diagnostic tests.  What Is a Bone Graft? The procedure is considered minor surgery and is performed on an outpatient basis. However, patients that require a bone graft must wait several months after the surgery before the implant can be placed.
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Posted on: 13 February 2023

You never know when a dental emergency will occur. You may suddenly suffer severe pain from an abscess. Your child may fall and hit their mouth, causing damage to their teeth. No matter the circumstance, an emergency dentist is necessary. However, there is not always an emergency dentist available near you. There may be some instances where you can get emergency dental treatment at a hospital emergency room. Here is what you need to know.
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