Probably one of the questions most new parents ask when it comes to their babies is when do they start taking care of the little one’s teeth? Another question would be, how do they go about taking care of their baby’s teeth? Taking care of your child’s teeth is something that should begin even before
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What most people know about wisdom teeth can actually be counted on the fingers of one hand, with the need for extraction, and the pain it brings when it emerges being the top facts they have on this subject. There is actually more to wisdom teeth than just these, and here are some things about
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Whether you have complete dentures, or partial dentures, you should be aware that, just like real teeth, these need to be taken care of for them to last. Caring for your dentures will help prolong their lifespans and it’ll help save you money as well since you won’t need to have them replaced sooner than
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You may have experienced something like this one time or another: biting down into your favorite food and feeling the unfortunate crack of one of your teeth as a piece of it comes apart with a mouthful of grub. First thing that you need to keep in mind in situations like this is to not
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Vanity for your teeth can come in many shapes and sizes. Apart from making your pearly whites look amazing, cosmetic dentistry can give a person’s teeth the much needed reconstruction commonly associated with dental problems. However, cosmetic dental procedures are not without their own sets of pitfalls that you should be on the aware of.
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Do you find yourself experiencing pain when drinking hot or cold beverages? Do your teeth tingle when you eat sweet, sour, or acidic foods? If you do, then chances are you have sensitive teeth. The pain that usually manifests itself when this happens is sharp, shooting and can be felt down to the nerves. It’s
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Manual or electric – this is a common dilemma people usually encounter when choosing what type of toothbrush to use for cleaning their teeth. While the effectiveness of an electric toothbrush has been put under the spotlight, it definitely has its own set of pros and cons that one should consider. Here are a few
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Looking for the right dentist can definitely be a challenge at times. There are many things that can stick to the back of your mind and cause you some unwanted anxiety. Is this person properly certified to take care of my problems? Will this dentist be attentive to my specific dental needs? How much will
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Getting braces is a major mental hurdle that people have some difficulty in overcoming. Whether they’re apprehensive with the actual procedure or just not sure if their teeth need them, making a decision can lead to some possible mishaps down the road if you’re walking into it uninformed. A simple way to work things out
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Does your child fear the dentist? If they do, then there’s a big possibility that such a fear came from either a bad experience or from hearing someone talk of a bad dental experience. A trip to the dentist should not be something that is dreaded. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to help your
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For many people, tooth extraction is something they would want to avoid as much as possible. Not only because of the painful discomfort before the anesthetic is applied, but also because of the pain that lingers after the effects of the anesthetic has faded out. Good thing, painkillers can help alleviate the pain after tooth
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While the baby is in the womb, the development of the primary teeth begins. The first buds of primary teeth will appear on the baby’s jaws at about five weeks’ gestation. By the time the baby is born, the baby has a full set of 20 primary teeth – 10 in the upper jaw, and
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