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Teaching Your Children About the Dentist

• Are Veneers An Option For People Who Grind Their Teeth?

  10 April 2015

  You want a nicer smile, and you've been considering veneers to get straighter, whiter teeth. Veneers, commonly made of thin porcelain or a composite material, are laid over the original teeth to give them the proper size and fill in any gaps. They can last anywhere from 7 to 20 years before needing to be replaced. But some people suffer from bruxism, or tooth grinding. They grind or clench their teeth together -- sometimes while asleep.

• Properly Caring For Your Braces Is Important

  24 March 2015

  Many people do not realize how important it is to have their braces well maintained. Many people assume that once the braces are on their teeth, they will fix the alignment of their teeth without any upkeep at all. That is not the case though. Use the following guide to learn a few things about properly maintaining your braces to ensure that you are able to get the straightest smile possible.

• 3 Health Effects Of Gum Disease

  5 March 2015

  By now, you probably know just how important a good oral hygiene regimen is for preserving your teeth. But keeping your mouth healthy--and especially your gums--may help fend off more than just cavities. If you are interested in learning more, read on. This article will introduce three diseases with links to your oral health. 1. Dementia The link between oral health and dementia has long been suspected. Yet scientists have now narrowed the cause down to a species of bacteria called porphyromonas gingivalis.

• An Overview Of Two Common Forms Of Dental Implants

  25 February 2015

  Dental implants come in various forms. For example, there are some that target the lower jaw while others can only be used on you if you have adequate bone density. Here is an overview of two popular forms of dental density: Root Form Also called endosteal or endosseous implants, these are screw-like (they can also be conical or nail-like) artificial materials that are inserted into your jawbone. Root forms come in different sizes, and your dentist will choose the most appropriate for your case depending on the existing bone density, as well as the type of crown you expect to use afterwards.

• Tips To Give Your Child The Best Dental Care

  13 February 2015

  Though they are very young in life, statistics show that some 16 percent of kids ages 6 to 19 suffer from cavities. Because of this, you need to make sure that you are doing your part as a parent to help your child develop good dental habits and practices. There are some very beneficial and specific things that you can do to make sure that your child is on the path to positive dental care, which will help them carry these habits throughout the rest of their lives.