Dental Care and Special Needs: Planning for Success

Posted on: 20 August 2015

Gingival abscesses occur when there is an accumulation of bacteria and food by-product that is stuck to your teeth. When you don't brush as diligently as you should, the bacteria starts to build up on your gums and forms small pus pockets. Yuck! Gingival abscesses do more than just cause you discomfort. If you don't take care of the abscess immediately, it could lead to a multitude of other dental issues.
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Posted on: 3 August 2015

Everyone knows that you should go to the dentist if your tooth hurts or if you are in need of a checkup. However, people don't always recognize the signs that they need to pay the dentist a visit. This is doubly true for the category of cosmetic dentistry. So what is cosmetic dentistry? This branch of dentistry mainly focuses on procedures that improve the appearance of one's teeth and gums. Some of the most common cosmetic dental procedures are teeth whitenings, tooth reshapings, veneers, and bite reclamations.
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Posted on: 19 July 2015

Participating in sports can be dangerous, especially when it come to the health of your teeth. Having a tooth knocked out during a sporting event is not uncommon, but you might not know how to react in that type of emergency situation. To help give your dentist the best chance of saving your tooth, here are two things that you should do if you have a tooth knocked out in the future.
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Posted on: 25 June 2015

Optimal oral healthcare comes from daily diligence and a visit to the dentist once or twice a year for a deep cleaning. But if genetics or healthcare slips have left your mouth in less than optimal condition, your next visit to the dentist might require a deeper clean to restore health and better protect your teeth in the future. Here are a few types of advanced dental cleanings a dentist might use for problem teeth.
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