NEED A DENTAL IMPLANT? FEAR NOT!

For some people, there is nothing more terrifying than the thought of a trip to the dentist. Even scarier for some is the prospect of replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. However, as dental implants grow in popularity as a permanent solution to tooth...

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Meth mouth can lead to total tooth loss

  This is great info from Denise Williams at the Houston Dental Health Examiner It is estimated that over 12 million people have tried methamphetamine (also known as meth, crank, crystal and speed), which can be swallowed, injected, snorted or smoked,...

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How To Reduce The Chance Of Dry Sockets

After tooth extraction, a blood clot normally forms in the hole left in the gum, protecting the exposed nerves during the healing process. If the clot is dislodged, a painful condition known as “dry socket” results. Dentists recommend that patients follow some...

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How To Make Dental Implant Crowns Look Natural

We know how and why implants successfully fuse to bone, but making the crowns (the parts of the teeth that attach to them) look real is another matter. That is where art really meets science. What drives the result is how the tooth or crown shape actually emerges...

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Not all Dental Crowns (Caps) are created equal.

A dental crown is a relatively standard dental procedure in that the tooth has to be prepared in a similar way to restore normal form and function. However, there are other variables to consider. One of the most important factors adding to cost is the quality of...

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