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Charcoal Tooth Whitening: Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be
The rise of DYI dentistry has seen rapid acceleration lately, and one of the at-home treatments at the center of this craze is whitening with charcoal. No, not exactly the kind of charcoal you cook with, but a derived byproduct of it known as “activated charcoal powder.” This powder has
Why Dental Crowns are Sometimes the Only Treatment Option
You may have had a familiar experience of being told by your dentist that one of your teeth needs to be crowned. This can come either as expected or unexpected news, depending on the state of the tooth itself and whether it is currently causing you any pain or discomfort.
You Have a Chipped Tooth. What Now?
Chipping a tooth is something that many people have experienced. Our teeth go through a great deal of stress during the normal course of our lives, and it’s no surprise that they may occasionally break or lose small chips. When this happens, it is easy to panic. But rest assured
Three Characteristics That Make You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants
Dental implants are at the forefront of dental technology. Generally regarded as the best tooth replacement option available, dental implants have become increasingly popular and accessible in recent years. As beneficial as implants are, however, they are somewhat case selective and are far more successful when specific criteria are met.
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How Implants Can Bring New Life to Your Dentures
If you are a wearer of complete dentures, you are all too familiar with the frequent challenges and frustrations of using dentures. Difficulty eating, speaking, and smiling are just a few of the inconveniences of using complete dental prostheses. Luckily, dental technology has advanced significantly in the past decade, led
Understanding the Safety of Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening is one of the most requested elective procedures by dental patients across the country. However, there are still questions surrounding its safety and effects on long term tooth health. To understand the safety of tooth whitening, it is important to understand how teeth pick up and hang on
You Have a Chipped Tooth. What Now?
Chipping a tooth is something that many people have experienced. Our teeth go through a great deal of stress during the normal course of our lives, and it’s no surprise that they may occasionally break or lose small chips. When this happens, it is easy to panic. But rest assured
How do Dental Night Guards Work?
Dental night guards are routinely prescribed to patients who habitually grind their teeth (a condition known as “bruxism”), particularly during sleep. The human jaw is capable of emitting tremendous force on the opposing teeth, forces which can easily deteriorate teeth if left unprotected. Dental night guards are designed to help
Understanding Mini Dental Implants
As popular as dental implants have become over the past several decades, there has been one variation of this treatment that is somewhat overlooked: mini implants. Mini implants, as the name implies, represent the same treatment concept as traditional implants, albeit on a smaller scale. Like traditional implants, mini implants
