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Do You Need A Night Guard?

December 29, 2015

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mouthguardA night guard made of acrylic and is removable.  It is used to prevent the surfaces of your teeth from grinding together and chipping or fracturing.  It is used to treat bruxism, which is the habitual grinding of the teeth, which can be done either voluntarily or involuntary.  Most grinding usually occurs at night when you are sleeping.

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Are You Brushing Correctly?

December 21, 2015

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A cup of toothbrushesIf you have never learned the proper technique, you could be damaging your teeth and gums.  Selecting the right type of toothbrush will also help to prevent damage to your teeth and gums, while still cleaning effectively.  It is recommended that you brush for at least two minutes and to brush at least twice daily.

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Dental Implant. Learn Why It Is The Best Tooth Replacement Option.

December 14, 2015

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3d rendering of dental implantA dental implant is made of the metal titanium, which is biocompatible with the human body.  It is an artificial tooth root that is placed into the jawbone to replace the tooth root of the lost tooth. Once the dental implant is placed in the jaw, a dental crown which is shaped like a natural tooth is attached to the dental implant.

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Early Childhood Caries

December 7, 2015

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Early Childhood Caries is the presence of one or more decayed teeth, missing teeth due to decay or dental restorations in any baby teeth in children from birth to around six years of age. Baby bottle decay or early childhood caries affects baby teeth or milk teeth.  Baby teeth erupt when the child is about 6 months old and stop erupting at around 33 months of age.  Many people think that baby teeth are not necessary because they are temporary and will fall out at some point.  Baby teeth have an essential role in your child’s oral health.

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