Extend The Lifespan Of Your Retainer With These Simple Tips
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27 January 2015
After getting your teeth straightened with braces or simply as a way to help straighten your teeth slightly, your dentist may recommend you use a retainer. While retainers can be quite comfortable when worn regularly and are discrete in appearance, there are a number of things that you need to be aware of before beginning to use one.
With the following tips in mind, you'll be able to ensure that your retainer will last for many years to come without any issues.
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Common Questions Concerning Tongue Piercings And Dental Implants
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20 January 2015
That jewel you had placed in your tongue may be an awesome way to reflect your sense of style and personality, but if you are planning to get dental implants, there are some things that you should know. In general, oral piercings are safe if the wearer properly cares for them. However, combining additional hardware in your mouth with dental implants or porcelain crowns can lead to some concerns. Here are a few of the top questions you may have for your cosmetic dentist during the initial consultation.
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4 Surprising Early Methods For Straightening Teeth
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7 January 2015
You and your orthodontist may talk about Invisalign vs. traditional brackets and wires, but the concept of modern braces didn't even start until the 1800s. Before that, most people were stuck with their teeth the way they grew. Or were they? A study of medical history shows that ancient people were just as concerned about having straight teeth as we are today, even if they didn't have the correct medical and dental knowledge.
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A Strange Recent Finding That Impacts Those With Dentures
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22 December 2014
Dentures are a great invention-- and while not technically one of the modern world (the first dentures arose around 700 BC), recent improvements have increased comfort, wearability, and appearance. As advancements are made and leaps in technology allow inventors to update even further the potential of dentures for those who need them, researchers have been learning more about how the invention affects those who wear them in different circumstances.
You're likely already familiar with the fact that using old worn dentures can lead to painful headaches, and most people take the advice of their dentist on this issue to avoid suffering the consequences.
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