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• 2 Reasons Your Dentist Recommends X-Rays

  11 December 2017

  Brushing and flossing are important steps for a healthy, appealing smile, but visiting your dentist is also necessary to catch and repair issues affecting your oral health. During these basic exams, your dentist will most likely recommend x-rays in addition to a cleaning and physical examination. Of course, you may not understand why x-rays are needed if you are not necessarily dealing with any pain or discomfort. Here are a few reasons why your dentist will suggest x-rays during a basic exam.

• Ways To Whiten Your Teeth

  7 November 2017

  If you have discolored teeth, there are many different options available to whiten your smile. Here are a few of them. Dental Veneers Veneers are made of dental ceramic or resin and can be used to cover many cosmetic dental issues, including dental discoloration. The veneers cover the teeth, so the discoloration is hidden from view. Instead of the dental stains, only the white hues of the veneers are visible.

• Tips To Help Your Toddler Learn Great Tooth Care Habits

  11 October 2017

  When your child is a toddler, tooth care can be very challenging. Many toddlers do not like to have their teeth brushed, and daily care can be something that both parent and child dread. However, your example and teaching during this crucial period of development can have a profound influence over your child and their tooth care habits.  Here are some basic tips that can help you set your young child on the path of good oral health for life.

• Home Care After Dental Implants

  13 September 2017

  Your dental implant's success are not just due to your dentist's skills and experience; you also have a part to play. For example, the home care you can give to your dental implant in the days following the insertion determines whether the healing will be efficient or complicated. Here are some home care tips to avoid complications: Be Gentle When Brushing and Flossing You need to take care so as not to irritate your implant wound while it is still healing.

• Why You Might Want Dental Implant Restoration After Extractions

  15 August 2017

  If you are going to have to schedule an appointment to have your teeth extracted, you might want to consider the benefits of opting for dental implants instead of simply agreeing to go with the removable dentures. There are many reasons why the implants may be the better choice for you. Here are some of them: They Allow You To Chew More Foods Those who have the standard dentures will find that there are going to be foods that they can no longer enjoy, such as nuts or sticky things, such as caramel.