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We see commercials on T.V. spouting statistics about how “one in three” people will be the victim of some disease or other life altering circumstance. Have you ever wondered how they come up with the numbers and how realistic they actually are? Take gum disease for instance. First of all it is important to know…
Relaxation is not a word that you would normally associate with a visit to your dentist. Oral sedation dentistry however, has made it possible to be totally relaxed and at ease during your entire dental procedure. Oral sedation is a form of conscious sedation dentistry. The goal of oral sedation is to relieve the anxiety…
The main factor in the prevention of tooth decay is to preserve the outer surface of enamel that protects the heart of the tooth where the nerve center lies. If the tooth enamel is weakened cavity causing bacteria will get through to the next layer of dentin, then the pulp and finally all the way…
If you’ve never suffered from the pain of a toothache consider yourself lucky, but if you have experienced it you know that getting immediate relief is the only thing that counts. Your toothache may present as a constant throbbing pain while someone else’s discomfort comes when they try to chew. Either way, finding out what’s…
There are two kinds of dental emergencies, the ones that are brought about by the trauma of a physical injury to the mouth or teeth and the ones that come from ignoring the symptoms of disease. If you’re involved in an accident that results in having a tooth jarred loose or completely knocked out you…
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