Technological advancement in the field of dental science has allowed millions of people to benefit from dental implants. For many years in the past, millions of people did not have the treatment that would provide alternative tooth that is almost like the natural and original tooth. With dental implants, which have gained considerable popularity across
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Parents get excited when signs of baby teething are showing. Such excitement should also include preparation for the baby’s dental care. The fact is, although babies aren’t born with teeth, their baby teeth called “primary teeth” are already formed under their gums. These hidden teeth will start coming out at about 6 months after birth
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An important and necessary part of dental practice is the administration of local and general anesthesia and intravenous sedation. The safe and effective use of such modalities is promoted by all dental organizations all over the world through the appropriately educated trained dentist. Dental patients should be made to understand what general anesthesia is and how
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Did you know that Dentists are encouraging parents to pay attention to your child’s dental care even before the baby’s first tooth appears? While they may not be visible, teeth actually begin to form in the second trimester of pregnancy. Essentially, at birth, the baby has 20 primary teeth, which are not at all visible
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St. Lawrence Dentistry believes it is important for our patients to be aware of the available choices of dental fillings and understand the pros and cons of each type of material. Dental amalgam used to be the mainstay filling material of choice. However, it’s used has greatly declined in North America. Patients now have a
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Tooth enamel is damaged due to poor oral health and hygiene. The enamel is the white strong part of the tooth, with plaque buildup, decay can affect even the hardest tooth with holes developing on the teeth over time. These holes are cavities and they make the teeth more sensitive to cold or heat causing
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Have you experience a certain time wherein you suddenly feel a tingling sensation after drinking a cold lemonade or sipping your hot cup of coffee? This could be a sign of having sensitive teeth. Teeth sensitivity might have been develop for two reasons – receding gum lines or eroding enamel. The tooth enamel and the
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Dental phobia is manifested by physical symptoms such as sweating, panic and shaking, anytime dental care or dentists are mentioned. The triggers could be the dental office, the anticipated pain, the procedure or even the sounds of the drills or the dental instruments. It is considered to be a serious and often a paralyzing fear
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As most dentists would say, the most important part of caring for the teeth happens at home as this is where children starts to learn the habit of brushing the teeth properly. Combined with regular dental check-ups, brushing the teeth properly guarantees no tooth decay and no gum disease. The best way to
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