Considering a Dental Bridge? What You Need to Know
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22 August 2016
When you have a missing tooth, there are several procedures that can be used to fix it. If partial dentures are not your style, and if a dental implant is too expensive, then a dental bridge will be your best solution to fix it. Here are some things that you should know about a dental bridge before you get one.
What Benefits Do Dental Bridges Provide?
Unlike a partial denture, a dental bridge will be a permanent fixture of your mouth.
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Pros And Cons Of Endosseous Dental Implants
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22 July 2016
A tooth lost due to decay or trauma needs replacing as soon as possible for both cosmetic and practical reasons. Dental implants have become one of the more popular dental replacement options. Endosseous implants, the most common type, involve the dentist drilling a well into the jawbone then dropping a metal root into the well. The jawbone heals around the root over time for stability then the dentist can affix an artificial tooth to the root's top.
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A Parent's Guide to Understanding Pediatric Dental Crowns
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28 June 2016
Dental crowns are commonly used in pediatric dentistry even though baby teeth will eventually fall out. When it comes to pediatric dentistry, the purpose of the crowns is largely to make sure the teeth do not fall out before they are supposed to. As a parent, it is beneficial for you to take the time to learn more about pediatric dental crowns.
What Do Crowns Offer Children?
Dental crowns can enable a child to eat and speak in a functional manner.
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Why Thumb Sucking Is A Problem For Your Child's Teeth
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28 June 2016
In many cases, babies suck their thumbs even before they are born. For babies that need comfort after birth, it is advisable to use a pacifier since it is much easier to control. Thumb sucking is a much harder habit to break as you can't take your child's thumb away the same way you can take away his/her pacifier. Experts recommend that you should stop your child from sucking their thumb between the age of 2 and 4, if your child does not replace this coping mechanism with an alternative on his/her own.
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