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When Should You Consider Braces?
If you have crooked teeth and/or a misaligned bite (an underbite or overbite), there are a variety of treatments that can help straighten teeth, including braces and retainers. Many general dentists are doing basic alignment and orthodontics, but orthodontists specialize in correcting irregularities of the teeth. The dentist or orthodontist you choose will ask questions…
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How Often Do I Need To Get My Teeth Cleaned?
Should the “every six months” rule apply to everyone? How often do you get your oil changed? Every 3,000 miles? Or is it every 6,000 miles? Thanks to computers, most cars today will make that determination for you based upon the type of driver and the temperature extremes the car has to endure. So why is…
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What Is Orthodontics And How Do I Know If I Need Orthodontics?
What Is Orthodontics? Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles…
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What Is Venners? Why Venners?
What are veneers A Veneer Is A “Thin Piece Of Porcelain Used To Re-Create The Natural Look Of Teeth, While Also Providing Strength And Resilience Comparable To Natural Tooth Enamel.” They Are Custom Made To The Contour Of Your Teeth And Are Bonded To The Tooth’s Original Enamel During A Series Of In-Office Procedures. Uses…
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What Is A Scale And Polish?
Gum disease is often caused by a build-up of plaque bacteria, the best way to remove this bacteria is brushing your tooth twice a day. But no matter how well you clean your teeth there will always be hard to reach the corner areas that are tricky to keep clean. Plaque bacteria can accumulate in…