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You may have heard about dental implants and you may have the vague understanding that they're used to replace missing teeth, but beyond this, Houston residents don't know much more. This is a terrible shame because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the second most common disease in America. Every year, millions of teeth are lost to decay, accidental trauma and gum disease, so it would serve each and every one of us to understand our tooth replacement…

Do you think your teeth are less than perfect? Are you looking for ways to get a more impressive smile? You may be brushing every day, but that might not be enough to remove the more severe stains on your teeth. If you're thinking about having your teeth bleached, here are the answers to some of the things you may be wondering: Is it possible to to just use a store-bought teeth bleaching kit? A store bought kit can work for many people, but it is often not as effective as visiting your local…

Your Smile’s Crowning Glory: 3 Must-Know Info on Dental Crowns As people age, there are many reasons teeth can become damaged. Between the lack of proper care and unpredictable accidents, damaged teeth are not as uncommon among individuals, whatever the age or status. Because of this, it is important to know what your options are, in case you find yourself in this situation. After all, you wouldn’t want a damaged tooth to damage your smile. Reasons to Have Dental Crowns Dental crowns have…

Emergency Dental Service Frisco TX: Fast Help for Problem Teeth Emergency dental services Frisco TX provide thorough, compassionate care for decayed teeth or gum disease. When pain from a toothache becomes too much to bear, a same day appointment with an experienced dentist will offer relief and save you from even worse pain. Emergency Dental Services Frisco TX: Treatment for Many Tooth and Gum Problems When you need to visit a dentist for a sudden problem (or a problem that’s been…

Dental implants are a great choice for restoring partially edentulous or completely edentulous patients, however bacteria can affect dental implants in different ways. Bacteria can cause dental implants to fail and can result in inflammation of tissues. Some studies show that bacteria can affect stable and unstable dental implants. In this paper, I will be discussing how bacteria can cause dental implants to fail as well as how bacteria does not affect stable dental implants in the oral cavity.…

Laser Teeth Whitening Can Brighten Your Coffee-Stained Teeth If you sip on coffee all day long to keep you going, your teeth may be affected by it. Coffee contains pigments that get into the tiny ridges of your enamel and build up to create stains. If you confine coffee drinking to the morning and brush your teeth after you drink it, you're at less risk of developing stains than if you sip on coffee throughout the day. If you don't want to give up coffee or change your drinking habits, then you…

More and more people are opting for dental implants to improve their smile. The dental implants are a wonderful alternative to natural teeth. In fact, the modern dental implants look very natural and are expected to last a life time. However, dental implants require proper cleaning, care, and maintenance too. Surprisingly, this is a fact that is often overlooked by the new dental implant patient. The fact is that omitting proper care and maintenance of the dental implant might lead to decay,…

Out of all the jobs available in the world I have always dreamed of one career. My aim is to become an Orthodontist. Teeth have always intrigued me which helped push myself towards this decision. However, like many others I have a backup plan. After thinking long and hard I found that dermatology was very interesting. The paths I have chosen are not easy and actually are very difficult to accomplish. I believe if someone tries hard enough and puts all the effort they have into what they do, they…

Having a healthy mouth and teeth wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated research and work of dental professionals on both the local and national level. To honor both the commitment of our own doctors as well as our fellow colleagues across America, Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will be celebrating Prosthodontist Awareness Week from April 3rd to the 9th. A prosthodontist is a dentist within the American Dental Association who specializes in tooth repair and replacement. Not only…

Spencer Kirkpatrick Psych 150 December 5, 2015 Health Care Fields Comparison Two fields I am very interested in are chiropractic and dentistry. Chiropractors help patients by treating them using the neuromusculoskeletal system. This means that they can treat patients by using their bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, and even ligaments. Chiropractors use manipulation of these to help treat their patients pain. The main goal of goal of chiropractors is to reduce pain and to lower the resistance of…