If you have missing teeth in your mouth and you are looking for a permanent restorative solution, dental implants can be the key. While many people are strong candidates for dental implant surgery, there are some reasons that your dentist won’t be able to perform the surgery right away. If you are a smoker, now is the time to quit. Dental implants fail frequently in people who smoke, so it is not worth the investment to try dental implants if you are a smoker.…
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Taking your child to see the dentist every six months is important for their dental health. However, if your child is like many children, they may be reluctant or even scared about seeing the dentist. Luckily, there are several things you can do as a parent to alleviate your child’s nervousness.
Play Pretend Dentist at Home
If you play pretend dentist at home, your child will know more of what to expect at the actual dental visit.…
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The state of your gums is just as important to your oral health as the state of your teeth. Many unsavory oral symptoms are actually associated with your gums.
Here are a few symptoms that may resolve, as your gingival tissues become healthier.
Halitosis
Bad breath is often associated with the sulfur-releasing anaerobic bacteria that reside on the tongue. However, halitosis can also come from infected gums. The bacteria that cause the infection can emit odors that make your breath smell bad.…
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