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Posted on: 4 September 2015

Porcelain veneers are an option for repairing broken teeth, discoloration, and other cosmetic issues. If you are considering veneers, it is important to know the benefits and disadvantages of having them installed.  Pros  One of the main advantages of porcelain veneers is that they can correct a range of cosmetic issues, including uneven or misaligned teeth. If you have a gap in your teeth, it can also be used to correct this.
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Posted on: 14 August 2015

Your gums are important supportive tissues in your mouth. If they become damaged or infected, tooth loss can result. Nevertheless, maintaining good dental hygiene can affect the health of your gums. Here are a few things you can do to keep your gums in good shape: Rinse your mouth with fluoridated water after eating. After you eat a meal, if you don't have a toothbrush or floss handy, rinse your mouth with fluoridated water.
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Posted on: 30 July 2015

The teeth and gums are supported by upper and lower jawbones, which peak at the ridge that holds the teeth. Gum disease and trauma can cause the bone in that ridge to erode or otherwise weaken. Strong jawbones are important for general dental health to keep the natural teeth stabile. But jawbone deterioration is an especially large problem when considering certain types of dental replacements. Your dentist can perform a ridge modification to help strengthen weak areas of bone.
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Posted on: 14 July 2015

If you need dental work done, there are many types of dentists that you might need to visit. Read on to find out which type of dentist can help you.  Pediatric Dentist If the patient is a child, you might consider seeing a pediatric dentist first. Especially for young children, a pediatric dentist can be helpful in establishing early dental routines. Some of the initial visits to the pediatric dentist will involve helping the child get comfortable at a dentist's office.
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