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How to Avoid Needing a Root Canal
When you get an infection within a tooth and in its roots, you will need a root canal. This procedure requires drilling a hole into the tooth and removing the infected tissue. It is a common procedure, though many people find it uncomfortable. During the recovery period, you will need to be careful about what you eat, and will need to return to the dentist for a permanent crown. While in some cases, you can't prevent a root canal, you might be able to reduce your risk for needing one.

What is causing my toothache? A guide to different types of toothaches
If you are having a toothache you may be interested to know what the difference is between a range of different sensations and aches you can have in your mouth.  Temperature or touch sensitivity Although there are no nerve endings in the enamel, or white outer layer of your teeth, decay in that enamel can lead to cavities deep enough to affect the dentin layer inside your tooth. This causes many issues with teeth being sensitive to touch or temperature.

The Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening
For many people, having a great and bright smile is very important. A great smile can give you confidence and will make you happier because you will want to smile more to show off your teeth. Many people use over-the-counter teeth whitening kits to add a bit more luminosity to their smile, but usually they do not get the results that they want. The only way to rid your teeth of any stains they have is by letting a dental professional do your teeth whitening for you.

Tips for Overcoming Fear of Your Dentist
Oral health is vital to help maintain the body's overall health. Regular trips to the dentist will help keep the teeth, mouth and gums in good condition. Even with this in mind, a lot of people will still avoid a dental surgery due to fear or phobia. In fact, one in four people share a phobia of dentists; including the fear of emergency dentists. Understanding the Issue There is an endless list of reasons that could be the cause of your fear or phobia.

Understanding the Root Canal Treatment Process
If you have an upcoming dentist appointment for a root canal treatment, you might be having some apprehension about the process. There are often stories of people dreading root canal treatments. However, most of the fear emanates from a lack of knowledge. If you know what goes into the treatment, you will be half-prepared for the process. After you are through with it, you will note that there is much ado about nothing.

Choosing material for your partial dental plate
If you have lost a tooth, or a couple of teeth, then you have probably looked into the option of getting a partial dental plate. It's a reliable option that is cheaper than other solutions, like dental implants. However, partial dental plates can vary quite a lot in functionality depending on what material they are made of. If you are looking to get a partial dental plate, you should know a little bit about the different materials available to be able to choose which type would suit you best.

How Are Cavities Treated?
Tooth decay causes cavities. If you have pain in your teeth, and your doctor diagnoses it as a cavity, then you'll need to get treatment. Read on to understand what causes cavities and how they are treated. What Causes Cavities? Tooth decay occurs when foods rich in carbohydrates such as cereal, bread, soda, milk, cake, fruit or candy, remain on your teeth. Food debris comes into contact with mouth bacteria that convert it into acid.

Getting Familiar with Air Abrasion
For most people, the anxiety that is associated with trips to the dentist stems from the different tools that they use to proffer treatment. One of the most notorious of these is the dentist's drill. Undoubtedly, what most people would prefer is that tooth material could be extracted without the accompaniment of pain, pressure and noise. The good news is that more and more dental clinics are offering air abrasion technology to their patients!

3 Surprising Reasons to Get Your Teeth Straightened
Getting your teeth straightened is usually done for cosmetic reasons; straight teeth can make you look better overall and crooked teeth can be somewhat unattractive. While appearance itself is reason enough to have your teeth straightened, there are actually other surprising reasons to consider visiting an orthodontist when you have misaligned teeth. Note a few of those surprising reasons here. 1. Health of teeth Your oral health is very important for your teeth and gums, and also for your overall health.

Quick Tips for Managing Your Dentures
Learning to live with dentures is not difficult, but it does take some adjustment on the part of the denture wearer. It's important to remember that dentures are not real teeth and it may take some added care to ensure they work well and are always in good condition. Note a few quick tips for managing your dentures and keeping them comfortable and usable. 1. Chewing You may need to practice chewing with new dentures and start with soft foods that you can chew easily.

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Wisdom Teeth: Removal, Maintenance and Cavity Prevention

Wisdom teeth are the largest molars in the very back of your mouth. While many people get their wisdom teeth removed, others keep them and the right decisions varies for everyone. In this blog, I want to present as much "wisdom" as possible on wisdom teeth. If you are trying to decided whether or not to keep yours, this information can help you decide. If you still have your wisdom teeth, this blog will show you how to take care of them, and it will look into the risk factors of cavities on wisdom teeth. I have unique perspective on this issue. I had a couple of wisdom teeth removed so I know what that feels like, but I still have the other two so I know that caring for them can be challenging as well.

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