When it comes to implant failure, the odds are in the favor of every patient. Dental implants are the best way to replace teeth because they usually work 98% of the time or better. But, as with any treatment, there are some risks. Knowing about these risks is the best way to stop an implant
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TMJ disorder can be a serious problem, so you shouldn’t just brush it off. People of all ages, even those with good oral health, can get this disorder. Pain in the jaw that can spread to other parts of the face is a sign of TMJ. If you don’t take care of these signs, you
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The process of taking out a tooth isn’t usually that complicated unless it’s a wisdom tooth. Even though normal and even surgical tooth extractions are common, having your wisdom teeth taken out can be a much more complicated process for both you and your dentist, depending on why they need to be taken out. It’s
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Dental veneers are thin, fake caps that go over your real teeth. They can cover up stained or chipped teeth or spots that aren’t the right color. Dentists sometimes use them to change the look of smiles that are crooked, crowded, or too big. Many people choose veneers because they look good and last for
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Most people know that sugary foods and drinks can lead to tooth decay. Everyone knows that soda and candy are not good for your teeth. A lot of people don’t know that sparkling water can also hurt your teeth. In recent years, sparkling water has become more popular, so people often ask us if it’s
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As the heat of summer gets stronger, it’s more important than ever to stay hydrated. When we spend time outside in these high temperatures and high humidity, we are more likely to sweat. We are also tempted by long, lazy days by the pool in the summer. If you drink a lot of alcohol during
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Teeth are very important because they help us chew food, speak, support our lips and cheeks, etc. They can do a lot of things. Not one of them is a tool. Hairdressers often hold bobby pins with their teeth. Fishermen cut fishing lines with their teeth. Moms tear open packages of fruit snacks with their
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We’ve never had access to so many kinds of things to clean our teeth as we do now. There are a lot of different brands in our stores, and each one says it is better than the others in some way. There are different things to buy at different stores. When you add in the
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Why would a dentist ask that of you? If your child has trouble breathing, the dentist might be the first person to notice. Even though medicine and dentistry are very different in ways like education and insurance, they are still very connected. Your mouth is a key part of your body. When something goes wrong
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Do you get sores or ulcers in your mouth? When you go to the dentist, do you always get a fever blister? Canker sores and fever blisters affect a lot of people in the United States. What’s a canker sore? A canker sore and an aphthous ulcer are the same thing. These painful sores happen
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