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Preventing Tooth Loss in Older Adults
All your life you have heard about the importance of keeping your teeth clean for fear of tooth decay. Chances are you have had cavities, and maybe even lost a tooth or two, because of a cavity that got out of hand and became infected. What you may not know is that it is not
Replace Lost Teeth And Restore Confidence With Dental Bridges
When an individual has missing teeth, the gaps left by those teeth eventually cause remaining teeth to shift out of place. While this leads to misalignment concerns, missing teeth can also result in periodontal gum disease and intense jaw pain and/or TMJ disorders. What’s more, when teeth are missing, individuals are ashamed of their smile
Dental Tourism
Whether patients are seeking advanced dental care outside of their current healthcare system, or they are simply working dental treatments into a vacation, the idea surrounding dental tourism is that patients can save money on the quality dental care that they want and need. For this reason, many patients travel outside of the United States
Dentures
As prosthetic teeth that are attached to a supporting structure or anchor, dentures remain a tried and true solution for replacing missing teeth. Given the advancements in dentistry and restorative techniques, the nature of today’s dentures means that individuals can experience superior quality and comfort, along with better function and improved appearance. DocShop discusses the
What is Osteonecrosis of The Jaw?
Often called ONJ, Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a condition in which the bone of the jaw becomes exposed and begins to deteriorate because of the lack of blood flow. This is indicated by its name. For instance, “osteo” means bone, while necrosis means death. Though the majority of cases of ONJ occur following a
Restorative Dentistry: Find The Right Treatment For Your Teeth
Even for the most diligent dental patients, time, trauma and the effects of decay can cause damage to teeth, necessitating the need for specialized treatment. Referred to as restorative dentistry, this involves identifying and treating a wide range of oral infections and diseases. Given its versatility, there’s no doubt that restorative dentistry helps dentists determine