The Facts on Dental Sedation

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Sedation allows dentists to create a state of relaxation and thus manage the fear and pain patients may experience during dental procedures. There are several different types of sedation in dentistry. Local anesthesia is administered by injecting medication into tissue or by applying a medication topically to an … [Read more...]

Dental Fillings: What Goes into That Restoration?

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The materials in today’s dental fillings offer far more variety than were available a generation ago. “Today, there is a big variety of materials that match the color of your teeth and give you a natural-looking smile,” says Dr. Carol Ford from her Phoenix dental office. “There are also new techniques for … [Read more...]

What to Expect on Your Dental Hygiene Visit

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Dental hygiene visits are important for two reasons. First, they allow the dentist to do what you cannot—do a thorough exam of your mouth, gums, teeth, and tongue to watch for early signs of disease. Second, a hygiene visit cleans your teeth and gums and can prevent bacterial growth. “It’s not an exaggeration to … [Read more...]

What Causes a Toothache?

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While decay often is cited as the primary cause of a toothache, it's important for you to have a complete oral examination to determine the cause. Other dental causes of a toothache include: infection, gum disease, grinding teeth (bruxism), tooth trauma and an abnormal bite. Tooth eruption may be the cause of tooth or … [Read more...]

Chewing Gum for Healthy Teeth

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Chewing gum. It’s outlawed in Singapore and Disneyland, but in America today, every adult chews an average of 300 pieces of gum a year. All that gum chewing can be beneficial, particularly after eating. Eating produces acids in your mouth. “Acids break down tooth enamel, and that leads to decay,” says Dr. … [Read more...]

How Do I Choose and Use a Toothbrush?

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Angled heads, raised bristles, oscillating tufts and handles that change colors with use: you name it, toothbrushes come in all shapes, colors and sizes, promising to perform better than the rest. But no body of scientific evidence exists yet to show that any one type of toothbrush design is better at removing plaque … [Read more...]