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dental procedures and finding the right dentist

Having made some poor decisions in dental providers early in my life, I have spent more than my fair share in the dentist's chair. I have undergone root canal treatments, extractions, implants and some procedure that I never learned how to pronounce to remove the infections in my gums. Having gone through all of this, I have learned an awful lot about dental procedures and finding a skilled dentist that would be able to care for my teeth the way that the should be. I have put together everything that I have learned on my website to help others avoid the financial and painful situations that I have gone through.

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How To Reduce Sensitivity After Tooth Whitening

Posted on February 18, 2015

Tooth whitening is one of the most important services that cosmetic dentistry provides. Tooth whitening can remove unsightly stains and brighten the overall shade of your teeth, but some people also experience uncomfortable sensitivity after the treatment. Here are four things you can do to manage sensitivity after you have your teeth professionally whitened. Postpone Brushing After Whitening The primary cause of sensitivity after whitening is that whitening partially lifts the dental pellicle from your enamel. [Read More]

5 Things Parents Need To Know About Supernumerary Teeth

Posted on February 17, 2015

The average child has 20 baby teeth, and these teeth will eventually be replaced with about 32 permanent teeth. Sometimes, more than 32 permanent teeth develop, and dentists call these extra teeth supernumerary teeth. Here's what you need to know about this dental condition.  What causes supernumerary teeth? Dentists still aren't completely sure what causes these extra teeth to develop, but they have a few theories. Some dentists think this is caused by hyperactivity of the cells that form the teeth. [Read More]

3 Bad Habits That Are Worse For Your Gums And Teeth Than You Realize

Posted on February 17, 2015

Most people have a bad habit or two that they know is not great for their health. Some are engaged in intentionally, while others are unintentional. If you already know that these habits are bad for your health in general, but that hasn't convinced you to make an effort to break them, then knowing how they also affect your teeth and gums may finally give you the inspiration that you need to finally say " [Read More]

Sure Cure: 4 Smart Ways To Treat Gum Disease In Children

Posted on February 17, 2015

Since gum disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss in adulthood, many people assume it does not even start to develop until reaching an advanced age. Unfortunately, gum disease is a bacterial infection that can affect even the youngest of children. In fact, up to 50% of kids show signs of gum disease. Symptoms associated with this condition will continue to worsen until an appropriate treatment kills off the bacteria. [Read More]