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2 Homemade Remedies To Help Soothe Inflammation Cause By Parotitis
Poor dental health can cause a number of issues with your mouth. One of the biggest issues that this creates is bacterial infections. These infections can irritate anything from your gums to your teeth. However, a bacterial infection that is not so obvious is parotitis. This bacterial infection often occurs when bacteria contaminate your salivary glands. You will often experience dry mouth and pain around your mouth and face as a result of this.
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3 Potential Treatments For A Premolar Tooth With Dens Evaginatus
Dens evaginatus is a dental growth disorder that creates a hard extra cusp on the rear of a premolar tooth. The cusp is often shaped like a claw and is sometimes also called a talon cusp. The extra cusp is often not visible to others and might not cause any annoyances or damage. But in some cases, dens evaginatus can rub against soft tissues or the opposing teeth and cause irritation or damage.
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Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Pulled? Make Recovery Easier With These Smoothie Recipes
You will likely experience some pain, swelling, and bleeding as your mouth heals from having wisdom teeth extracted. Because of this, you shouldn't eat any solid foods or drink alcohol and hot beverages for a few days after your surgery. Instead, you should focus on drinking plenty of water and enjoying soft foods that won't irritate your teeth or gums as you heal. Following are a couple of smoothie recipes you can make and drink during the first few days after surgery to keep yourself fueled without inhibiting the healing process:
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Tips For Finding The Best Dental Office
If you are considering improving the appearance of your smile but haven't visited a dentist in a while, then you may need to find a new dental office as your dental insurance coverage may have changed. If you do need a new dentist, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your experience is nothing but great and easy. So, when seeking a new dental office, be sure to seek the following:
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3 Tips For Finding The Best Dental Office
If you haven't visited a dentist (such as one from Apollo Dental Center) in years and need to find one quickly to resolve some of your current dental issues then there will be a few things to take into consideration when selecting your new dentist. Before you rush the process of finding a dentist, be sure to take advantage of a few things that some dentist offices may offer, like the following:
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Tooth Replacement Options
Dental tooth replacement options have become better and more authentic looking almost every year. Although dentures have been around for centuries, today's models look and feel more natural than ever before. In addition, dental implant technology has improved and is available to more and more patients. With all the current options and additional breakthroughs on the horizon, you have no reason to live with missing teeth. Implants You need to take care of your missing teeth today.
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3 Simple Food Swaps That Help To Boost Your Oral Health
What you eat helps to determine the quality of your health. This is extremely true for your oral health, as your mouth is the first point of contact for nutrition. You can make different food choices to support your oral health. Here are three simple food swaps that help to boost your oral health. Have yogurt instead of toast for a quick breakfast. Many people find it hard to squeeze in time for breakfast in the morning.
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Keep Your Smile Bright: Foods That Hurt, Foods That Help A Bright, White Smile
What you eat plays an important role in your overall health, but it's important to remember that the foods and drinks you consume also have a big impact on your oral health. If you suffer from dry mouth, stained teeth, bleeding gums or bad breath, chances are you can help these conditions through better nutrition. While good oral hygiene is important, so is understanding what foods are causing your oral health to suffer and what foods are going to help you keep your gums and teeth healthy.
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Bleeding Gums? Why Getting Help Now Isn't As Scary As You Think
If you suspect that there's something wrong with your mouth, you might be scared to see the dentist in fear that they'll tell you something terrible is wrong with your gums or teeth. However, if the problem is that your gums are bleeding, it's not too late for the dentist to reverse the damage and make it right. And it might not even hurt! Scaling Doesn't Have To Hurt When plaque and tartar build up where your teeth and gums meet, that buildup can effectively suffocate your gums.
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Understanding Bone Grafts For Dental Implants
Dental implants offer a great cosmetic dentistry option for people in need of permanent tooth replacement, but some people do not have adequate bone structure for dental implants. If you have this issue, your dentist may recommend bone augmentation before you have a dental implant procedure. Understanding how bone augmentation works can prepare you for your procedure. Here are three things you should know about bone grafts. Bone Grafts Or Donor Tissue
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