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  • What Can You Do To Improve Your Wedding Day Smile?

    In preparation for your wedding day, you probably have spent a lot of time searching for the right dress, hair style, and accessories. Unfortunately for many brides, one of the last factors they consider is their smile. If your smile is less than perfect, here are some tips for improving it before your wedding day.  Talk to Your Dentist About Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are thin coverings that can help to fix a multitude of imperfections. [Read More]

  • Natural Approaches To Relieving Tooth Pain

    If you have had some intensive dental work done, chances are you may be experiencing some mouth pain. For anyone who needs pain relief, but wants to avoid prescription painkillers, there are some natural approaches to relieving pain after oral surgery. The following are some examples: Wet Tea Bags A wet tea bag is a really useful way to relieve tooth pain. Tea contains tannic acid, a natural blood coagulator. In addition to reliving pain, it will also help stop additional bleeding. [Read More]

  • Cosmetic Dental Work After Braces: Three Options To Consider

    Getting braces is just one step toward getting the beautiful smile you want. You may find that there are other procedures you can use after your braces come off to enhance your smile. Work with your dentist to choose the right options for your teeth, and consider these cosmetic dentistry options after you get your braces off. Dental Bonding Dental bonding can be used in a number of ways to improve your smile. [Read More]

  • 2 Tips To Protect Your Direct Composite Veneers From Failing

    Direct composite veneers are often used as a more cost-effective alternative to porcelain and no prep veneers. These veneers mirror the same look and feel as veneers that are more expensive. However, direct composite veneers are not as durable as porcelain veneers. Therefore, they often need to be changed more frequently because they can chip and crack a lot easier. However, with proper care and maintenance, you can help to extend the life of your direct composite veneers. [Read More]

  • 2 Herbal Rinses For Preventing Halitosis While Wearing Twin Blocks

    Twin blocks can be an effective way to bring your upper and lower jaw back into alignment. Twin blocks usually have to be worn consistently for months or even years in order for the process to work effectively. Due to the amount of time that twin blocks need to be worn, this can increase your chances of developing halitosis. Dental devices create a breeding ground for bacteria and food to hide and grow. [Read More]

  • Everything You Need To Know About A Toothache

    Most people will suffer from a toothache from time to time. Sometimes it is a minor sensitivity, but other times it's excruciating pain that no painkiller is going to stop. There are times that you will need to call an emergency dentist for help stopping the toothache. Here is all you need to know about toothaches, so you can stop and prevent them. The Number of Toothaches Have Gone Down Over the Years [Read More]

  • Answering Two Questions About Teeth Whitening Services

    Ensuring that you have a beautiful smile will require you to preserve the color of your teeth. Unfortunately, there are many substances that can permanently stain your teeth, and when this happens, you may not feel confident about smiling. While there are effective teeth whitening services that you can use to correct this problem, you may not be sure of what to expect, which can make it difficult for you to decide to use these services. [Read More]

  • How Trauma Causes Tooth Discoloration, And How To Deal With It

    Intrinsic tooth discoloration affects the pulp, the inner part of the tooth that contains nerve and blood vessels. Dental trauma is one possible cause one cause of intrinsic tooth discoloration. Here is what happens when you experience tooth trauma, and how you can deal with the resulting discoloration: Bleeding If a tooth experiences a sudden severe shock, it bleeds just like any other part of the body can bleed. The blood flows into the pulp chamber and seeps into the dentinal nerves, getting trapped there. [Read More]

  • How Dental Implants Can Improve Your Life

    If you have missing teeth or you have teeth that are cracked or loose, it's time to visit your dentist. Many dentists specialize in replacing missing teeth or they can refer you to an oral surgeon to have a specific procedure performed. While your main goal is to stop any type of pain or discomfort right away, there are many ways that dental implants can help improve your life in general. [Read More]

  • 3 Ways To Whiten Your Teeth

    If you would like to improve the color of your teeth, there are many different approaches that you can take. Here are a few of them: Natural Whitening If you would like whiter teeth without the use of chemicals, there are some natural substances that can be applied to your teeth. Here are a few of them: Turmeric Powder Turmeric is the bright yellow spice that is used in Indian dishes such as curry. [Read More]