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Replacing silver fillings with white fillings

There are three basic types of dental fillings: Silver fillings, known as Amalgam White fillings, known as composite or resin Gold fillings (mostly obsolete) Gold fillings are becoming more or less extinct, as the cost of gold is prohibitive and most people don’t want gold showing in their mouthes. Silver fillings are a popular dental filling material. As it turns out, silver fillings contain mercury which is a known toxin. However, it’s debatable whether or not the Read more…

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Teeth whitening

There’s no question that having whiter teeth can improve your smile and appearance. Of course, maintaining pearly white teeth isn’t all that easy. Our teeth have a tendency to turn yellow over time. There are two main reasons why your teeth darken as time goes by:(1) Your teeth develop deep stains which makes them appear yellower(2) Your teeth lose their outer protective layer, known as enamel, which exposes the darker underlying layer and makes them appear Read more…

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Bone grafting for dental implants

If you’re looking to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, chances are you will require a grafting procedure beforehand. Grafting is a procedure used to restore your missing jawbone prior to placing dental implants. The reason you need grafting is because often times there is a lack of sufficient jawbone to support your dental implants. Grafting restores your missing jawbone and allows your dentist to successfully place dental implants in your jaw. The type Read more…

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7 Reasons to Post Your Dental Photos to Even28

The saying “a picture speaks a thousand words” is especially true of dentistry. There’s no question that your patients love looking at before and after treatment photos. Many successful dentists rely on their before and after treatment photos to showcase their talents to the world. From fixing broken teeth to replacing missing teeth, from straightening smiles to brightening those pearly whites, there’s no better way to showcase your artistic talents than to post photos of Read more…

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Benefits of custom whitening trays

There are countless ways to whiten your teeth nowadays. Of course, the most effective whitening treatments are always delivered by your dentist. Dentists offer two types of teeth whitening methods, which are: In-office professional whitening At-home custom whitening trays In-office teeth whitening is a professional whitening performed entirely at your dentist’s office. Your dentist will use a high concentration bleaching gel to whiten your teeth, typically during a one-hour session. Custom whitening trays is another Read more…

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Should I wear an upper or lower nightguard?

If you are a nighttime grinder (we’re talking about teeth here!) then you’re probably wondering if you should wear a nightguard. Nightguards protect your teeth from chipping and breaking. They also protect your fillings, crowns, and other dental work. Wearing a nightguard reduces the stress on your jaw joints and head and neck muscles. Heavy tooth grinders and those with visible symptoms, such as persistent headaches or a history of tooth fracture, should wear a Read more…

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Teeth Straightening Options for Adults

Teeth straightening has come a long way within the past few decades. It’s never too late to start straightening your smile. Plus, there are plenty of ways to straighten your teeth nowadays. Here are the 3 basic ways you can straighten your smile: Braces for complex tooth movements Dentist -supervised clear aligners (like Invisalign ®) for moderate tooth movement At-home clear aligners (like Smile Direct Club™ ) for simple tooth movements The type of orthodontic Read more…

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The 7 benefits of clear aligners

Clear aligners or braces? So you finally decided to straighten your smile with Invisalign®, Smile Direct Club™, Even28 at-home®, or some other clear aligner system out there (and believe me, there are lots of them out there). Congratulations! Having straight teeth is awesome. And straightening your smile with clear aligners is even more awesome! But why choose clear aligners? Why not just go with traditional braces? It turns out that there are several benefits to Read more…

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What is the clear aligner process?

We all want to have a more attractive and dazzling smile. After all, your smile is the first thing that others notice about you. Straightening your smile can improve your appearance significantly. Having straight teeth makes you look and feel better. Plus, it’s easier to keep your teeth clean because straight teeth trap food as compared to crooked teeth. This means that straight teeth are also healthier teeth. What are the different ways I can Read more…

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Am I too old for braces or clear aligners?

Most people associate orthodontic treatment with teenagers and younger folks. The sooner you start your orthodontic treatment, the easier it is to correct your condition. Orthodontists recommend that you get evaluated for your teeth relationship by age 6 or 7. Early assessment allows for interceptive orthodontic treatment, also referred to as phase one. It’s easier to move teeth when you’re younger because your bones are still soft and they haven’t fused yet. However, not everyone Read more…

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