Our teeth are made for eating and chewing, chewing gum included. It might not be a favorite habit for some people, but most people enjoy chewing gum every now and then. If you are one of those who enjoy it, then you’ve probably heard at least once how chewing gum can adversely affect your teeth, […]
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Smoking is the number one cause of cancer in the United States. Every study done by organizations such as the WHO finds that smoking is somehow related to a specific disease, and the diseases of the mouth are no different. In fact, every aspect of the smoking act can have risk associated with it when
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In an ever-evolving world, dental treatment is always changing and updating. Research reveals new findings, new techniques, new materials, and more every day. For this reason, dentists change their perspectives on different treatments. Similarly, it helps patients to be up to date. With access to the internet and social media, and the abundance of information
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Dental crowns are one of the most sought-after treatments and are used commonly by dentists almost every day. They provide protection to a damaged or weak tooth, helping the dentist preserve that tooth for as long as possible. However, as with all forms of dental treatments, dental crowns are not everlasting. Most crowns need to
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As dentists, we work our whole careers towards treating all the problems of the teeth and mouth. We spend years learning and practicing. That’s because our ultimate goal is to give you not only better-looking teeth but healthy and functional teeth as well. So, how can dentists save a damaged tooth? What procedures go into
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Trauma is one of the most common reasons for teeth damage. The most common cause of trauma is of course motor vehicle accidents. However, you’d be surprised to learn that the second most common cause for dental trauma is sports. More specifically, contact sports such as boxing, soccer, and football. There are others: any sport
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Our children are our world. We care so much about our kids that we cannot bear to see them harmed in any way. Sure, kids get sick all the time, usually something minor like a cold or a sore throat. However, when it comes to teeth, it can be a heavy burden because they’re in
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In the age of information technology, you can find information about almost any topic online. The flow of information doesn’t stop, and people’s knowledge keeps expanding. Unfortunately, this can be a double-edged weapon, especially when it comes to medicine and dentistry. Some people misunderstand the information online and use it wrongly. This can lead to
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The human body is amazing. It is composed of so many organs and systems, all working together to create life, motion, speech. etc. Some people think that the mouth is an isolated environment and that nothing that happens inside the mouth would affect the rest of the body, and vice versa. But that couldn’t be
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Some problems that happen inside the mouth can be obvious, such as decay or bleeding gums. However, other conditions can be quite hidden and difficult to identify. Barring extreme problems such as cysts and tumors, the most common of these hidden conditions is teeth grinding. That is because – more often than not – this
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