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2016

What to Do, and What to Avoid, When You Have a Dental Emergency

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If you have a dental emergency, it’s always advised that you never assume what you should do and what you should avoid doing in this situation, as you don’t want to make the situation any worse for yourself. Note a few tips about handling a dental emergency before you get to a dental clinic so you have the best possible outcome and protect your oral health. Save any tooth or parts of the tooth Read More»

Do Elderly People Need a Spare Set of Dentures?

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If you have an elderly denture wearer in your family, you may be wondering if they need a spare set of dentures. As people get older, they may be more prone to damaging or losing their dentures. If this happens to your relative or to a friend you help care for, you may worry about how they would cope without dentures while they are waiting for a repair or a new set. Read More»

Dentures Cracked: What To Do?

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Dentures are made of a plastic acrylic resin. As a patient continues to age his or her mouth changes shape. This causes the involuntary movement of dentures from their original position in the patient’s mouth, thereby becoming loose. If not relined, loose-fitting dentures may eventually break off due to the repetitive flexing of the plastic resin whenever the patient is chewing and/or talking. This article provides a brief overview of what patients can do when their dentures crack. Read More»

3 Reasons Orthodontic Treatment May be Needed on Baby Teeth

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The majority of parents wait until all of their child’s adult teeth have grown in before thinking about orthodontic or dental treatment. However, it is recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists that kids come in for an official evaluation by the time they reach age seven. This is because there are some more severe issues that might take place prior to all the adult teeth erupting. If these problems are not addressed early on, it can lead to more serious problems down the road. Read More»

Dental Health in Pregnancy: How to Prevent Acid Reflux From Damaging Your Teeth

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It’s quite common for women to suffer from heartburn at some point during their pregnancies. For example, your hormones may affect your digestion early on,  or the growing size of your baby may give you heartburn problems later on by pushing your stomach up and out of position. During heartburn attacks, your stomach may push its acids up through your gullet into your mouth, giving you a burning feeling. This may make you feel uncomfortable and may also affect your teeth. Read More»

4 Tricks To Overcome Your Fear Of Getting A Filling

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Preparing for a cavity filling can be daunting when you don’t know what to expect, especially with the perceived fear of pain. Overcoming your fear of your visit to the dentist will help you better prepare for your cavity filling appointment, so make sure you follow these tricks for a better experience. Talk To Your Dentist About Your Fear You will need to discuss your fear with the dentist, so that you are able to get more information about the procedure to help alleviate your fears. Read More»

Burning Mouth Syndrome Caused By Dentures, And How To Treat It

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Of all the various illnesses and conditions that can affect the mouth, burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is among the most mysterious and difficult to treat. If you have dentures, it can be even more difficult to treat, as your false teeth may be exacerbating or even causing the painful burning sensation indicative of BMS.  What is BMS? Burning mouth syndrome is largely self-explanatory, and its sole symptom is a painful burning sensation inside the mouth. Read More»

How You Can Get New Dentures with The Help of a Dentist

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Getting a severe toothache is one of the worst real life horrors! Despite all trying medications, the toothache won’t just go away. If your dentist recommends the right solution to your dental problems as having the affected tooth removed and be replaced by new dentures, then it is vital to understand what happens next. The following explains the general process of getting dentures at the denture clinic: Tooth removal and healing Read More»

Reasons to Choose Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement

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Tooth loss can be quite traumatic, for both the young and the old. That is why there are numerous tooth replacement therapies available to you in the event you find yourself in this situation. However, these treatments are not the same, as some tend to be more efficient than others are. If you are looking for a permanent solution to tooth loss, you should consider opting for dental implants at a place like Cambridge City Dental. Read More»

GERD And Your Teeth: Dental Treatments To Combat Tooth Erosion Caused By Acid Reflux

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly abbreviated as GERD, can be a difficult to deal with at the best of times, so any GERD sufferer should take some precautions against developing additional illnesses as a result of the symptoms of GERD. However, one of these secondary illnesses can be particular difficult to prevent – tooth erosion. Your dentist will need to work with you to overcome any tooth erosion caused by GERD. Read More»