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9 Bad Habits that Compromise your Dental Care Efforts
Everyone has a few bad habits, and some of the things we do unconsciously might be wrecking our teeth. Dentists frequently see patients with cavities, excessive wear-and-tear, tooth damage, and even gum disease and tooth loss. Many of those patients could have prevented the damage by modifying a few behaviors. Listed below are nine of the most common bad dental…
Continue readingHow to Cope on the Road without an Emergency Dentist
The perfect vacation plan never includes a sudden toothache, a lost crown, or an accident that knocks out your tooth. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to obtain emergency dental care when you’re away from home. An emergency dentist may not be available at your destination, so knowing how to handle a dental emergency while traveling is critical. Here are a…
Continue readingSay Good Riddance To Bad Breath
The clinical name for bad breath is called halitosis, but no matter what it’s called, it plagues millions around the world. To help you avoid the bane of bad breath, follow this expert advice. Common Causes of Bad Breath According to experts in family dentistry, bad breath can be blamed on a number of factors, from dental hygiene to daily…
Continue readingDentist Health Advice: All about Dental Bridges
If your smile has a gap because you’ve lost one or more teeth, an affordable dentist can correct it with a dental bridge. Bridges consist of two or more crowns on both sides of the gap and false teeth in between to replace the missing teeth. The teeth serving as anchors are abutment teeth, and the false tooth is called…
Continue readingWhy Dental Implants are the Ideal Restoration Choice
Countless people have lost one or more teeth to tooth decay, gum disease, or injury. In the past, restoration options were limited to removable dentures and fixed bridges. Dental implants are today’s preferred way to regain a beaming smile without harming any of your healthy teeth. Almost anyone with missing teeth could be a great candidate for affordable dental implants.…
Continue readingAn Abridged Guide to Dental Bridges
Do missing teeth make you feel like you’re missing out on life? Discover how dental bridges can give you a great-looking full set of teeth. Bridge the Gap from Missing Teeth If you’re missing teeth due to damage or decay, dental bridges are a simple and affordable way to replace the teeth you’ve lost. Dental bridges are popular with both…
Continue readingPregnancy Dental Tips from Philadelphia Dental Care
Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase your risk of developing gum disease, so it’s important to take care of your teeth and gums before and during your pregnancy and after you deliver. Before you attempt to get pregnant, seek an affordable dentist, and request a full dental exam and professional dental cleaning. Your dentist at your Philadelphia dental care clinic…
Continue readingEndodontics: Facts about Root Canal Procedure by an Endodontist in Philadelphia
Endodontics is an affordable dental care specialty that treats diseases affecting the inside of teeth. Root canals are the most common type of endodontic treatment. To understand how the treatment works, it helps to examine the anatomy of a tooth. Under the layers of white enamel and dentin, there is a center containing soft tissue; this is called the tooth’s…
Continue readingWhy Dental Sealants are Ideal for Adults
If you think dental sealants are only for kids, think again. Today, people of all ages who are highly susceptible to cavities are protecting their teeth with tooth sealants. Places and Faces for Dental Sealants While dental sealants have been traditionally reserved for the teeth of kids and teens, it’s now incredibly common for family dentistry specialists to recommend this…
Continue readingJaw Pain: Is it Time to Consult a TMJ Specialist?
Does your jaw hurt? Chronic facial pain, which includes jaw pain, ear pain, and headache, affects about 15 percent of American adults. In some cases, this pain is related to one or both temporomandibular (TM) joints. Located on each side of your head, these joints work with muscles, ligaments and bones to help you chew and speak. Temporomandibular joint disorder…
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