There is no doubt that a missing tooth can greatly impact the appearance of your smile and have an effect on you self confidence. Thankfully, it is now possible to permanently replace that missing tooth with a natural looking tooth implant. Not only do teeth implants closely mimic the appearance of your natural teeth, but they also offer the strength of a natural tooth since they are anchored directly into the jawbone.
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While most dental stains are superficial, also known as extrinsic stains, others are deep-set, or intrinsic stains. After your cosmetic dentist performs a comprehensive oral examination and takes a detailed medical history from you, then he or she can determine which type of stains you have and which treatment options you may benefit from. Here are some causes of deep-set stains and which treatment options your dentist may recommend.
Medications and Acid Erosion
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Orthodontic treatment allows dentists to correct overbites and misaligned teeth in their patients. Braces are a common orthodontic treatment, but some people prefer the discretion and ease of clear aligners. If you're interested in starting orthodontic treatment, it's important to get all the facts. Here are four things that orthodontists want their patients to know:
1. You should be honest about your treatment compliance
All orthodontic treatment requires some level of patient compliance.
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Enamel plays an important role in keeping teeth protected from injury and decay. Unfortunately, some children don't develop enamel properly while their teeth are growing—this is known as a developmental enamel defect. This can happen due to genetics, malnutrition, illnesses during pregnancy and even as a side effect of medication taken while pregnant.
Children with a weakened or missing enamel layer are more at risk of tooth decay, which makes good oral hygiene even more important.
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On a day-to-day basis, you barely notice that your mouth, teeth, and gums exist. However, the moment that you have braces installed, all of that changes. Fortunately, it is only a matter of time before you adjust to your braces and you can return to a bit of normalcy. To help you get through the adjustment period, learn about some of the measures you can take.
Alter Your Diet
A large cup of hot coffee or a bowl of ice cream might be on your list of favorite food choices, but you might want to avoid these food items, at least for a period.
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