Hearing that you need a root canal come out of your dentist's mouth is enough to make you cringe. Root canals are known for being long and painful procedures. Here's some good news, though. Thanks to local anesthetics, you won't feel too much during your root canal, and the procedure should actually alleviate your pain. Still, it's nice to know what's going on inside of your mouth. So, take a look at the basic steps a dentist follows when performing a root canal.
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Have you been wanting to fix your teeth for a while, and heard a bit about dental veneers? Here is what you should know to decide if they are right for you or not.
What Are Veneers?
Dental veneers are a thin layer of porcelain material that goes on the front surface of your teeth. It requires removing a small amount of enamel from the front surface of your teeth for the porcelain to attach to, which will cover up all the imperfections with your teeth.
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It's perhaps a bit weird that children can be excited about a stranger breaking into their home and then sneaking into their bedroom while they sleep. But isn't this basically what the Tooth Fairy does? In fact, the Tooth Fairy is going to visit your child multiple times, although by the last few teeth, your child might no longer believe in their mystical nighttime visitor, which at least saves you a few bucks.
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When you think about orthodontics, you may automatically think about braces and other teeth straightening options for adolescents. However, growing numbers of adults are getting assistance from orthodontists to deal with oral issues that impact the position of the teeth and jaw. The following are some things you should know about adults getting orthodontic treatment for teeth straightening.
Orthodontics Are Not Just for Kids
Anyone can benefit from a variety of orthodontic procedures, especially adults.
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When someone asks a dentist about implants, one of the most common first questions covers how long the entire process is going to take. As with many things in life, the answer depends on a lot of variables. Take a look at what might influence how quickly you can get dental implants.
Oral Health
For a dentist, this is by far the biggest concern. If someone has highly progressed gum disease, there's also a high risk that any installed dental implants might fall out.
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