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Brushing & Flossing with Braces
About Brushing and Flossing With Braces It is important for you to brush and floss with braces, not only to prevent cavities but also gum disease. Brushing and practicing excellent oral hygiene is crucial when it comes to maintaining oral health. Brushing with braces is a little different than without, but it’s important to understand […]
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Adolescent Orthodontic Care
About Orthodontic Care for Adolescents Adolescents generally receive orthodontic care after all of their adult teeth have erupted and require realignment or straightening. This can involve any number of treatment options and is no longer limited to traditional bracketing, or metal braces. Invisible aligners, mouth guards, and ceramic braces are only a few of the […]
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About Orthodontic Care for Adults Orthodontic treatment usually includes braces, and adults who receive orthodontic care may require surgery before alignment treatments can be performed effectively. This is to reposition the teeth, so they line up properly with one another. There are multiple reasons adults may need orthodontic treatment, such as teeth that don’t fit […]
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Understanding Orthodontics: Teeth, Bite & Jaw Alignment Orthodontics
About Orthodontics Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of misalignment affecting teeth, bite patterns, and / or jaws. Your orthodontist will design a treatment plan that may use appliances like braces or clear aligners depending on what’s best for your needs. If you are experiencing tooth problems, […]
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Oral Cancer Screening
About Screening for Oral Cancers It is important to receive an oral cancer screening as part of your routine checkups with your dentist, especially if you notice any abnormalities or differences on your gums, teeth, or the inside of your mouth and throat. During an oral cancer screening exam, your dentist will check the inside […]
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Headaches & Migraines
About Headaches and Migraines A toothache can be one of the main causes of a migraine headache. This is because almost all headaches and toothaches are related to one of your largest nerves in the head — the trigeminal nerve. One of the most common causes of headaches due to a dental concern is teeth […]
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Extractions
About Extractions Tooth extractions are often required if there is no way to preserve the tooth. You will receive a local anesthetic, which numbs the area around your tooth so you’ll only be able to feel pressure and not pain during this procedure. The dentist then uses instruments called “elevators” or mallets to lift the […]
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Bone Grafting 2
About Bone Grafting Bone grafting for dental procedures can be done in various ways. The most common is the use of autografts and allografts, which both take a patient’s natural tooth or bone from another part of their body to increase bone growth where it has deteriorated. This procedure is generally done when a patient […]
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Blood Thinners & Dental Procedures
About Dental Procedures and Blood Thinners When you’re on blood thinners, toothaches and other oral procedures can be risky. If the dentist isn’t aware of your medication, there could be severe complications that may even prove fatal, such as blood loss or failure to heal properly. With proper knowledge of all of your medications, your […]
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Oral Surgery
About Oral Surgery The world of oral surgery is vast and complex. Oral surgery may be used to treat everything from toothaches to wisdom teeth extractions, jaw restorations for orthodontics, or dentures – even cosmetic procedures can fall under this category. It is important to discuss any oral surgery procedure with your dentist or oral […]
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