Dental Care and Special Needs: Planning for Success

Posted on: 19 January 2016

Clear braces are an appealing new technology, but they aren't necessarily right for everyone. To help you decide if clear braces are ideal for you, here is an overview of how they work and their benefits: What are clear braces? Unlike other braces, clear braces are disposable and made from plastics, which means several things. Firstly, they are practically invisible, which can be a huge draw if you are concerned about the appearance of your smile.
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Posted on: 30 December 2015

Fear of going to the dentist is common, usually due to a previous bad experience or just a general fear of dental procedures. For the fear to become a phobia, the emotions connected to the situation feel overwhelming and even life-threatening, causing a debilitating mental block that prevents you from going to the dentist. The solution is within you; you can face your fear without the need for expensive or time-consuming mental health therapy.
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Posted on: 13 December 2015

If it's time for you to bring your toddler in for a dental exam, then you want to do your best to make the appointment go as smoothly as possible. It can be hard for a toddler to spend a good amount of time in an office, and they may get fidgety and cranky in the dental chair. Luckily, there are some things you can do to make the appointment go easier on yourself, your child and the dental staff.
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Posted on: 23 November 2015

If you are going to be getting a crown on one of your teeth and you think you would like a tattoo put on the crown, then you should learn how the process works and the options you have. A crown tattoo is considered permanent, so make sure it's something you are going to want to have on your tooth indefinitely. The information below can be used to help you decide whether or not you should go through with getting a crown tattoo or decide against it.
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