2016
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Encouraging Good Dental Health In Childhood And Beyond.
Tooth decay and dental problems are common among children. This can be due to many different reasons, from poor dental hygiene to a simple lack of knowledge as to the best way to care for children's teeth. Promoting good dental health in children is important from the outset. Not only will this prevent problems, such as decay and toothache, during the childhood years, but it will encourage lifelong dental health that will ultimately avoid a myriad of dental conditions.
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When a Toothache Might Be Something Urgent
If you visit your dentist regularly, you may put off getting a toothache or other such problem checked out, assuming it's not urgent and can wait until your next appointment. However, this can be a mistake, depending on the reason for the toothache in the first place. While not all problems with your teeth and mouth are outright emergencies, note when it can be good to visit a dental clinic as soon as you can get an appointment and have that toothache checked.
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Is Exercise Harming Your Dental Health?
Now that summer is almost here, you may be digging out your soccer boots or squash racket so you can go and have some fun outdoors. While exercise can help your physical health, it could be having a damaging impact on your oral health. Below is a guide to how physical exercise can damage your dental health and the steps you can take to avoid it. Dehydration When exercising in the heat of an Australian summer, you will inevitably lose a lot of water via perspiration.
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4 Oral Health Problems That Can Be Caused by a Misaligned Bite
If you have a poorly aligned bite, you really need to see your dentist so they can prescribe a treatment method. Having a bite that is slightly off probably doesn't seem like it would be anything more than an inconvenience; unfortunately, this is not so. Here are just four problems associated with a misaligned bite. 1. Decay Your mouth is designed to bring as many teeth together at once. If your bite is misaligned, you won't be able to do this; instead, full biting force will often come down on just a few of your teeth, meaning that the pressure is not evenly distributed.
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Cement Retained Vs Screw Retained Dental Implants
Dental implants can be secured using a screw (screw-retained implants) or they can be secured using cement (cement-retained implants). Which option is better for you after you have lost a tooth? This article compares the two implant-retention methods on several aspects. Use this information to select the retention method that is best suited to you. Fabrication Costs It is more affordable to fabricate cement retention systems when compared to fabricating screw-retention systems.
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How to Deal with Broken Dental Crowns
While dental crowns are tough, unfortunately, it isn't impossible to damage them. Eating hard foods or constantly grinding your teeth can cause them to crack. While a cracked or loose dental crown doesn't present a serious problem, the exposed tooth could become sensitive and cause discomfort and pain. Below is a guide to the steps you can take to deal with a broken dental crown. Immediate treatment A damaged crown shouldn't stop you from going about your normal day-to-day activities.
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6 Ways to Keep Toothache From Driving You Crazy
The pain caused by toothache can be extreme. After you have called an emergency dentist, you might be left waiting hours or even days for an urgent appointment. During this time, the pain of a toothache can leave you feeling miserable and unable to concentrate on your work. Use these tips to safely relieve your pain so you can continue to function as normally as possible. 1. Choose Your Pain Meds Carefully
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How to Prevent Gum Disease
Preventative dentistry is the best approach for maintaining your oral health. With just a few minutes a day, you can reduce the likelihood of developing everything from bad breath to gum disease and gingivitis. There are many products on the market aimed at whitening teeth and freshening breath; however, the most important aspect of any good brushing routine should be the use of a product that actively kills bacteria and prevents it from building up on the teeth and gums.
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Perfecting That Smile | Leading Trends in Cosmetic Dentistry
Believe it or not, cosmetic dentistry has been around for millennia. Dentures were crafted out of animal teeth as far back as 700 B.C. Your smile is an important part of your personality. Other than being a powerful cosmetic enhancement, a perfect white smile leaves a dazzle and a lasting impression on everyone you come across. Thinking of creating the perfect diamond smile with your teeth straight and white? Here are some few cosmetic dentistry trends to enlighten you on the options available to improve your look.
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Does Your Grandad Want You To Clean His Dentures? A Guide on How To Do It
If you take care of a grandparent, whether it be one living with you or one that you're asked to help out with from time to time, the rewards for your good deeds are obvious when you see a smile on your grandparent's face. However, some tasks are more fun than others, and being asked to clean anything that belongs to a grandparent is probably on the bottom of your list of tasks to perform.
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