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  • Don't Grin and Bear It: How to Cope with Broken and Knocked-Out Teeth

    Broken and knocked-out teeth are more common than you may think.  All it takes is a nasty fall against an unforgiving surface - but thankfully, with dental assistance, these emergencies need not result in permanent, irreparable damage.  So long as you know how to respond in the first instance after this happens, you stand a good chance of not only saving your smile, but also keeping the chipped or broken tooth.
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  • How Adults Wearing Dental Braces Can Maintain Good Oral Hygiene and Keep Their Appliances in Good Shape

    Like many other adult dental patients, you may not fancy the idea of having to wear braces, but that might be the only effective way to move your teeth into proper alignment. If your dentist has determined that you are eligible for dental braces, you might be wondering about how you can maintain proper dental hygiene while wearing braces and keep the orthodontic appliances in tiptop condition. Here are some useful tips you should follow to achieve these goals.
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  • 4 Medications Which Can Damage Your Oral Health

    Many people do not realise that common medications could be harming their dental health. Below is a guide to 4 drugs which could be causing damage to your teeth and gums. Antacids Antacids often contain high levels of sugar. The sugar is added so that the chewable tablets taste pleasant. However, this sugar will coat your teeth and provide an ideal food source for bacteria. Antacids can also cause your mouth to become dry, which creates the perfect environment for bacteria growth and can result in tooth decay.
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  • Dental Health Issues That You Should Protect Yourself From As You Age

    As people age, the body goes through various changes which can sometimes give rise to new health problems. Among the issues that you may experience as you get older is deterioration in your overall oral health. However, unlike most health problems, you may not be aware of oral issues until they have become drastic. Read on to find out some of the oral problems that you may be exposed so that you can take the right measures to protect yourself from them.
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  • Avoid These Foods If You Have Sensitive Teeth

    The holiday season is here with us. Most households prepare the biggest meals of the year at this time. If you have sensitive teeth, you need to keep off certain foods. Holiday buffets make it easy to trigger teeth sensitivity or even make it worse. Here are some of the foods you need to either avoid or limit your intake of: Vinaigrette salad dressings Eating salads is healthy after filling up on holiday sides such as stuffing, ham, and turkey.
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  • Reality Check: Dispelling Some Common Myths Regarding Front Teeth Veneers

    Your front teeth have such a great impact on your smile and facial appearance that you cannot afford to do nothing when they get badly discoloured, broken, crooked or misaligned or when they develop some unsightly gaps between them. Dental veneers are specifically designed to remedy the aforementioned dental problems. As the number of people seeking front teeth veneers continues to go up, it is important to understand correct information regarding this type of dental treatment, as there are so many misconceptions being spread around.
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  • Lost Tooth? Here's What You Can Do

    Luckily, dentistry is sophisticated enough that tooth loss in not as common in adults, but sometimes it does happen. This is usually due to severe periodontal disease, injury to the mouth, extensive fractures or extreme dental cavities. If you've lost one or more teeth and you're not sure what to do, read on for some options on how to fill the gaps (or not) with cosmetic dentistry procedures. Leave it alone
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  • What Is a Denture Reline and Why Are They Necessary?

    The base of your denture rests directly on the gums, no matter the type of denture that you wear. The tissue that it rests on is called the edentulous ridge, and your denture needs to fit along it securely in order to remain comfortable and effective. Unfortunately, the gum tissue will change over time, shrinking because it no longer needs to support the roots of lost teeth. The shrinkage will mostly occur in the first couple of months after your teeth have been lost, but it's a process that will continue indefinitely.
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  • How Cone Beam Scanners Are Revolutionising Your Dental Experience

    If you're considering any cosmetic dentistry work you should know that dentists have been investing in revolutionary new technology to make your experience far more pleasant and their work far more accurate. How does cone beam technology help in this regard? Small and Practical Typical CT scanners are very large pieces of equipment and are far too bulky and impractical for use in any dentist's office. However, the latest cone beam CT scanners are quite the opposite.
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  • How to look polished without make-up

    Wearing make-up is a quick and effective way to look polished and chic. However, the process of applying and removing so many products each day can be both time consuming and inconvenient. Here are a few ways you can look your best without having to rely on cosmetics. Keep your skin in good condition Foundation is often touted as many women's favourite make-up product. The reason for this is simple;  a clear, smooth and even-toned complexion instantly makes you look healthier, younger and more radiant.
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