Dental Crowns
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What is a Dental Onlay? A dental onlay is used to repair a tooth when a cavity is too large for a regular tooth filling. It replaces the missing tooth structure by bonding the material directly onto the compromised section of the tooth. Onlays can cover larger amounts of the tooth surface compared to dental […]
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Dentures and Implants
If your tooth gets significantly damaged, or infected, or even if tooth decay has started, a dentist may discuss a couple of treatment plans. The most common treatment is root canal therapy, but the dentist will also likely recommend a dental implant after tooth extraction. What is a Root Canal? Root canal therapy is the […]
Dental Crowns
Dental Tips
Every person who has been at the dentist’s office at least once, has been introduced to the concept of dental crowns. However, not many people have encountered temporary crowns. What is it exactly and how does it work? To put it plainly, a temporary crown is a tooth-shaped cap that protects a natural tooth or […]
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Oral Hygiene and Health
People who have been to the dentist’s at least once, probably know that gums are usually pink. However, every once in a while, they develop black or dark brown spots. There are a few things that may cause black gums, but, fortunately, most of them are not a cause for concern. In some cases, black […]
Dental Emergencies
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The bruised tooth may sound like an injury caused by a nasty hit of some sort, but it’s much more complicated than that. Well, it is caused by physical trauma, however not just one, but a series of small traumas. Too much shock and pressure on the teeth can sprain the ligaments and this dental […]
Dental FAQs
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When talking about teeth-related diseases or issues, people usually complain about cavities, tooth sensitivity, and wisdom tooth removal. However, there are plenty of other issues a person can experience when it comes to their teeth. One of those “obscure” or rare conditions is definitely the dental cyst. For those who don’t know, a cyst is […]
Dental FAQs
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The majority of people think that teeth are made of bone matter. They are right, of course, but bone is not the only matter inside the person’s tooth. The outer part of the tooth is made of bone, but the innermost part is much softer. This area is called the pulp and it’s usually most […]
Dental FAQs
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In most cases, dental patients are more concerned about the condition of their teeth, rather than their position. Common orthodontic issues like cavities, tooth decay, and sensitivity are often the main concerns, but can a position of teeth cause problems? Yes, it can. The most common problem regarding the position is overjet teeth. An overjet […]
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Oral Health and Well‑Being
When it comes to teeth-related concerns, most people worry about tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, mouth sores, and tooth sensitivity. Also, aesthetically speaking, people are usually more concerned about having fewer teeth in their mouth than having too many of them. That said, can having too many teeth really be a problem? Yes, it can […]