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Ways In Which Your Gums And Teeth Are Changing As You Age
As we age, our gums can naturally recede, making our teeth appear longer. This is due to the normal wear and tear on the gums over time.
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Cosmetic Dental Implants
Dental implants are metal anchors that provide a solid foundation for teeth that look, feel and function just like natural teeth
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Cosmetic Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special li
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What To Know About Receding Gums
Gingival recession, or gum recession, is what happens when gum tissue is recessed and lowers its position on the tooth, exposing the roots o
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5 Things you Should Know About Your Teeth
We use our teeth to smile, chew, talk, and laugh, but here are five surprising facts you might not know about them.
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bruxism, The clenching / Grinding of Teeth
Bruxism refers to the clenching or grinding of teeth. This condition can occur at any age, but is generally thought to occur due to stress
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Dental Myth: Knocked out teeth are lost forever
Though many hockey players consider a lost tooth a badge of honor, it is possible to re-implant a knocked-out adult tooth. A severed root...
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Anatomy of a tooth
Let’s start with the basic, teeth, in humans, have an external and internal structure: #tooth #teeth #dental #dentist...
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Dry mouth, what to do when you have it
Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. If you have dry mouth, talk to your dentist or doctor. Dry mouth can be a sign of certain...
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Little white flossing lies
More than a quarter of U.S. adults are dishonest with dentists about flossing! As part of its national “Love the Gums You’re With”...
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Healthy brushing technique
Most Adults do not brush properly. This can lead to recession of the gums and missing areas of the teeth that need to be cleaned....
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Receding Gums: Beware and Take Care
It can be scary and painful to have receding gums, but you don't need to worry. There are several steps you can take at home that may...
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