The main thing that people think of when they think of a dental exam is to look for cavities. However, dental exams are useful for many more things, some of which are not even dental related. A dental exam can last a few minutes or last from 20 minutes to an hour. Most people are used to a dental check-up which occurs a couple or a few times a year. A complete oral exam or comprehensive exam, on the other hand, takes much longer and is done every three to five years.
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Dental Exam For Non-Dental Issues
January 22, 2018
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What Is A Bone Graft?
January 15, 2018
A bone graft is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone in order to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly. In this case, we’re speaking about bones located in the mouth.
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Tooth Cleaning Aids
January 9, 2018
Tooth cleaning aids are items that are used to help maintain oral health. These tools can be used to clean your teeth, gums and tongue to prevent gum disease, dental decay and bad breath. Most of us know about the common cleaning aids such as dental floss, toothbrushes and floss piks. However, there are other tools that are needed for certain dental conditions.
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Bad Breath Treatment
January 2, 2018
Chances are, most of us have felt that our breath is not the freshest that it could be. This may be especially true as the day goes on, and we eat various foods. Halitosis is another term for bad breath. If you have ever been around someone with unpleasant breath, you know the importance of keeping your breath as fresh as it can be!
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Tooth Replacement Options
June 20, 2017
Ask any dental professional, and they will tell you the importance of replacing a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. Tooth replacement options exist to enable anyone to replace missing teeth regardless of budget or needs. However, most people do not understand how ignoring a missing tooth affects their smile.
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What Is A Partial Denture?
May 30, 2017
A partial denture is used to replace one or more missing teeth. It is also called a partial. It is a removable appliance which makes for easier cleaning. These dentures are designed to match the colour of your natural teeth and gum tissue.
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Complications Of Impacted Teeth
May 8, 2017
An impacted tooth is a tooth that becomes blocked or faces an obstruction as it tries to come out of the gums. The dental term the tooth coming out of the gums is called eruption or erupting teeth. Wisdom teeth are the most commonly impacted teeth. Impacted teeth can be painful, but sometimes there may be no pain present. As a result, it is possible not to know that you have an impacted tooth until symptoms appear in the mouth. An impacted tooth can be painless. You may not even realize it’s there. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth tries to come in, the flap of gum on top of it can become infected and swollen. This can hurt. You might even feel pain in nearby teeth, or in the ear on that side of your face.
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What Is A Frenectomy?
May 1, 2017
A frenum is also referred to as a frenulum. It is a tissue fold that connects soft tissue in the mouth. Sometimes it contains muscle tissue. There are two frena present in the mouth. The upper frenum attaches the lip to the gum tissue. It is called the maxillary labial frenum. The maxillary labial frenum is located above the two top teeth. The second frenum is called lingual frenum, and it connects the floor of the mouth to the tongue.
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E-cigarettes Found To Cause Gum Tissue Damage
April 24, 2017
E-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes are also referred to as electronic nicotine delivery systems. They are battery powered devices that deliver nicotine and other chemicals in vapor format as opposed to smoke. The look of these devices can range from resembling a traditional cigarette to other items such as pipes, USB drives and more. E-cigarettes are considered to be safer than traditional cigarettes, but there is little knowledge about the long-term risks. As a result, growth of the use of electronic cigarettes keeps growing.
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Is Premedication Necessary For Dental Treatment? Brampton ON
April 17, 2017
Premedication is also referred to as antibiotic prophylaxis. Antibiotic prophylaxis is the use of antibiotics before specific procedures to have a preventive effect. Antibiotics before dental treatment help to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Conditions or illnesses such as rheumatic fever meningococcal disease, recurring urinary tract infections and herpes simplex infection. Antibiotics also help with the prevention of influenza, pertussis, infective endocarditis, infections linked to joint replacements and bite wounds.
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