Special Needs Dental Care

Posted on: 11 December 2015

After having dental implant surgery, you may have minor symptoms during the first few days, such as pain, slight bleeding and gum swelling. Along with the treatment regimen given to you by your dentist, use the homemade gauze patches below to relieve your discomfort. What You Will Need Before you make your gauze patches, gather together the items listed below. Small plastic bowl with lid One cup of distilled water One tablespoon salt Five drops of peppermint oil 10 2"
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Posted on: 19 November 2015

With any luck, you will never have the need for some type of emergency dental treatment. However, if it is after hours and you realize you need to see a dentist before morning, you will be glad you have the phone number of a 24-hour dentist on hand. While you could go to the hospital emergency room, the chances are high that they will give you some medication and tell you to see your dentist in the morning.
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Posted on: 30 October 2015

Having a smile that you're proud to share with the world may require dental work. Many people are simply not born with straight teeth and may decide to pursue a cosmetic dental procedure. Veneers are a thin porcelain laminate that is placed over your existing teeth to improve your smile. Knowing specific things about veneers is sure to be helpful if you're considering this cosmetic procedure. The Costs One of the first things you may want to know is how much veneers will cost.
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Posted on: 16 October 2015

If you suffer from tooth decay, your dentist will install a dental crown to help protect your tooth from further decay. Dental crowns have the potential to last for many years if they are taken care of properly. However, eating hard or sticky foods can cause your dental crown to fall off of the tooth. This leaves your tooth unprotected and could result in an infection from bacteria and food entering the tooth.
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