A Few Reasons To Get Dental Veneers Instead Of Crowns
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17 November 2017
If you have yellow, chipped, or slightly crooked teeth, you should talk to your dentist about getting porcelain veneers. These are thin pieces of porcelain that are colored to match your teeth and glued to the front of them. While some problems may be repaired by having a crown placed over the teeth, veneers are often the better choice. Here are just a few reasons why.
Less Filing of Your Natural Teeth
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What To Do With Dental Emergencies On Vacation
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20 October 2017
If you have decided to take a vacation and you end up dealing with a dental emergency while you are far away from home, then you want to make sure you act in the absolute best interest of your teeth so you can avoid future problems. Here is a guide to dealing with a dental emergency while you are far away from where you live:
Provide yourself with immediate first aid
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How To Cope When You're Falling Behind On Dental Work
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29 August 2017
The low limits of dental insurance, coupled with the high cost of paying out of pocket for certain dental treatments, may lead to many adults falling behind on their dental work. If that's you, you might be looking for a plan to get caught up in a way that fits within your budget. Speaking with your dentist, try and come up with a plan that looks something like this:
Prioritize the Most Important Stuff
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Do Molars Need To Be Taken Out?
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29 August 2017
Molars, specifically the third molar or wisdom tooth, are frequent subjects of debate. Do they need to be taken out or not? In fact, even the experts themselves cannot seem to settle the issue. Decades ago, The National Institutes of Health identified valid reasons for molar removal. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) agrees. However, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) challenged them and stated that there was no reliable research and practice-based evidence to prove the health benefits of wisdom teeth removal.
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