Have you been putting off going to the dentist? Millions of people in the U.S. and Canada suffer from some level of dental anxiety. Even if the idea of the dentist doesn’t bother you, you might feel it’s not a high priority in your life. There always seems to be something else to do… and
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Even if you have taken great care of your teeth throughout your life, you still may need to get dentures at some point. Sometimes the signs that you need them are not as obvious as you would think. In addition to following your dentist’s recommendations about when the time is right to get them, here
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Do you remember the last time you went to the dentist? If you can’t, it’s time to make that appointment. Your dentist has seen teeth of all sizes, shapes, and hues, and can help you get your teeth back into prime shape. But if you are hesitant about what can happen, this is what you
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As people get older, some may start to develop health problems. Whether it is due to lifestyle, genetics, or simple overuse, we may think that this is just a part of life. The same for teeth. You may think that you will eventually lose them. Yet this doesn’t have to be the case! By taking
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If you are like most people, you want strong, healthy, white teeth. But did you know that tooth discoloration is a natural part of getting older? However, discolored teeth is not only due to aging. Certain food and drink can discolor and stain your teeth. This happens because those foods and drinks have higher levels
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How often do you go to the dentist? Have you ever avoided a visit because you thought there could be pain involved? If so, you wouldn’t be the only one. Historically, dental procedures, such as getting cavities filled, have been associated with the possibility of pain. If you are delaying getting cavities filled because of
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No matter what kind of dental issue you have, there’s usually more than one way to repair damaged teeth. The best treatment will restore both the look and function of the teeth. Besides saving teeth from extraction, expert dentistry makes it easier to care for them in the future. Two restorations patients are often curious
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Smile! What do you see? The media may say that we are supposed to see pearly whites, but that isn’t reality. Based on what we eat, drink, and how we age, our teeth can lose that almost mythical white and instead become a dull yellow. Although this can be a natural process due to the
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Older patients often undergo total joint replacement, which involves the surgical installation of a prosthetic joint to replace one damaged by arthritis or other conditions. Performed correctly, this can significantly increase quality of life by improving movement and reducing pain. Some joint replacement patients have heard conflicting information about whether and when they should use
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Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you wake up with facial or jaw pain? Do you have a lot of stress in your life? If so, you may have bruxism. This is the medical term for when you shift, grind, or click your teeth at night. When this happens over a period of time, you
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