Ways To Keep Your Teeth Nice And White
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26 May 2017
There are tooth whitening products you can buy in the grocery stores, big box stores and pharmacies. However, these products take a long time to give you the whiteness you are hoping for and they can be time consuming, confusing and uncomfortable to use. The much better way to get your teeth whitened is to go in to your dentist's office where they will use professional grade products and you will have someone experienced dong the treatment for you.
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Answers To Three Common Questions About Dental Amalgam
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9 May 2017
Dental amalgam is the substance used to fill the large majority of dental voids caused by cavities and root canals. Yet despite its widespread use, not that many people understand what exactly dental amalgam is. If you would like to improve your knowledge of common dental techniques and substances, read on. This article will provide answers to three frequently asked questions about dental amalgam.
What is amalgam made of?
Hardened amalgam tends to appear shiny and metallic, for which reason many people erroneously refer to it as silver.
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2 Tips to Help Your Teen Avoid Developing Gum Disease After a Bone Grafting
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30 January 2017
Mild or severe gum disease can develop in individuals who have not had any kind of bone grafting done in their mouth. However, this issue can be even more common after a bone-grafting procedure. It is common because it is difficult to keep your mouth completely clean immediately after a bone grafting. If your teen gets the procedure done, then this can be even more of a challenge for them to take on.
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How to Keep Your Surgical Site Clean After An Autograft Procedure
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30 January 2017
Doctors will often perform a number of different bone grafting procedures in order to create a solid foundation for dental implants. One of the more common bone grafting procedures is an autograft. The success of an autograft procedure hinges on good dental care practices after the operation. This is due to the fact that it takes several months for the area to fully heal. Poor dental care can result in an infected surgical site.
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