Two Ways Bariatric Surgery Can Damage Your Oral Health
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24 January 2018
Bariatric surgery is designed to help people lose weight by reducing the size of the stomach, so at first glance it doesn't seem like the procedure would have any effect on a person's oral health. Appearances can be deceiving, however, because bariatric surgery can cause significant changes to occur in the body that result in tooth and gum damage. Here are two ways this procedure can have a negative impact, and what you can do about them.
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3 Ways A Dental Implant Can Improve Your Confidence
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27 December 2017
If you've been missing a tooth for a while, you probably know that having that tooth replaced with a permanent fix will make you feel better about your smile. However, getting a dental implant set where your tooth used to be could actually improve your self-confidence beyond how your smile looks. Here are three additional ways getting your missing tooth replaced will improve how you feel about yourself.
Better Speech
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Do You Have Periodontal Disease? What You Need To Know About Whitening Your Teeth
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25 November 2017
If you have periodontal disease, more commonly known as gingivitis and gum disease, it is not recommended that you undergo traditional whitening procedures in a dental office. But this does not mean that you have to live with yellow teeth. If you have periodontal disease, here is what you need to know about teeth whitening:
The Reason a Whitening Treatment Is Not Recommended
Traditional teeth whitening treatment in a dentist office involves the use of bleach or hydrogen peroxide on your teeth.
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Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Go to the Dentist!
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1 November 2017
Keeping up a youthful appearance is an important goal for some people. Youth is associated with freshness, vitality and good health, so it's no wonder why this would be an aim that people want to attain to. Exercise is a great way to maintain youthfulness because it keeps the skin supple and glowing. A balanced diet is also helpful because certain foods contain antioxidants which aid cell reproduction.
However, have you ever thought about the age-fighting benefits of regular visits to the dentist?
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