The Basics To Laser Dentistry
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22 November 2016
The dental field, like other medical fields, is always growing and changing. One of the advances of the last few decades within the dental field is laser dentistry. At this point, laser dentistry has been around for a couple of decades and has become more common within the dental field. Here are a few things that you need to know about laser dentistry.
How The Laser Works
In the dental field, a laser can be used to do different dental procedures.
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Young Adult And Need Braces? You May Be Able To Make Them Less Noticeable
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2 November 2016
If you are a young adult and your dentist has suggested that you get braces, you may be worried at the way the braces will make you look. If so, you may have some options on making the braces less noticeable. All of this does depend on your personal situation, however. Below are two different options you may have.
Invisalign
Invisalign braces are clear so they are not very noticeable. When you visit the doctor, they will take x-rays and impressions of your teeth that they can use to make a custom-made aligner trays to fit your teeth.
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Could You Have Gum Disease? Don't Ignore These 3 Warning Signs
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14 October 2016
Gum disease is sometimes called a silent disease. That means that the symptoms are easily missed, ignored, or dismissed as something else, so the chance for an early diagnosis is missed. This can lead to complications and require more complex and expensive treatments. Take a look at some warning signs of gum disease so that you know what to look for and can seek dental care right away.
Sensitivity
Have you noticed that your teeth are more sensitive than usual?
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4 Compelling Reasons to Get Your Wisdom Teeth Extracted
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28 September 2016
There is a debate among some individuals about whether or not wisdom teeth should be extracted. Some people think that it is best to leave any teeth that are not causing pain alone. However, wisdom teeth can cause a number of issues. It is these various issues that make it sensible for everyone to consider getting their wisdom teeth extracted.
Partial Exposure
Sometimes wisdom teeth do not fully push through the gums.
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