You may have had a tooth removed due to decay but want to have a complete set of teeth once again. This may allow you to have a fuller smile, but perhaps more importantly it should help you chew more effectively. You may have been told that you need a bridge, but did you know that you can get a single tooth implant instead? What are the benefits?
The Stand-Alone Option
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3 Natural Toothpaste Options for a Brighter and Whiter Smile
Toothpaste is something on every monthly shopping list. What if you could make a switch to natural alternatives? What if those natural alternatives could help with your tooth whitening needs? Well, here are three natural toothpaste options that will give you a brighter and whiter smile within weeks of use.
Put Sea Salt on Your Teeth
Salt is often seen as being bad for you, but that isn't the case when it comes to sea salt and toothpaste alternatives.
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Internal Bleaching of Dead Teeth: What You Need to Know
Modern cosmetic dentistry provides a range of tooth whitening services, but whitening dead teeth can still pose a problem. However, a treatment called internal bleaching may provide a solution. Below is a guide to everything you need to know about the internal bleaching of dead teeth.
Dead Teeth
When you undergo a procedure such as a root canal, your dentist will remove the soft inner pulp of the tooth. This causes the blood supply to the tooth to cease, and the tooth will die.
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Dentures and Mouth Ulcers: A Combination That Is Easy to Avoid
Mouth ulcers occur when the delicate tissue inside your mouth (your mucus membrane) becomes damaged. In many instances, this damage occurs due to ongoing friction against a certain point inside your mouth. This is why people who bite the inside of their cheeks on a regular basis can be susceptible to mouth ulcers. It also means that people who wear dentures might be affected by mouth ulcers, since the denture is essentially a foreign object placed inside your mouth, where friction can sometimes arise as a result of normal usage.
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