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Tips for Finding The Best Periodontist
A periodontist is one of the most valuable medical care experts that anybody will ever encounter. After all, your oral health has a huge influence on your look as well as general well-being. The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease is hugely important. Given the significance of the treatments provided, it’s imperative to find…
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Signs and Symptoms of Gum Recession
Gum recession is not fun to cope with no matter how old you are, but it is a common dental problem that we see very often. A lot of patients don’t realize that they have gum recession until they spot some of the common signs and symptoms of it. Gum recession is the exposure of…
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What’s all the HYPE about Smile Direct Club?
“My teeth are crooked-can I get them straightened at Walgreens or do it myself?Why do I need to go to an orthodontist-they are so expensive.” Consider this: An orthodontist trains for 11 years to be able to straighten teeth and fix smiles. A periodontist trains for 11 years. A dermatologist trains for 12 years.…
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Shhhhh, DON’T TELL ANYONE: YOU DON’T REALLY HAVE TO FLOSS TO KEEP YOUR TEETH FROM FALLING OUT!
“What do you mean I don’t have to floss? I’ve been told that I have to floss every day or my teeth will fall out and I will never be able to get into dental heaven!” Well, I don’t know if this will be good news or bad news for you. What you’ve been…
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Signs That You Should See a Periodontist
Periodontal disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss in the adult population with millions impacted by it ever year. The issue is that many people develop this condition and have no idea they are experiencing a problem. Most of the signs are missed completely until it is too late and the damage…
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I Got A Cheapo “Knock off” Implant-When Will It Fail?
The top implant companies are constantly researching and testing. The materials are the best, the parts and pieces fit they way they are supposed to fit and they have a proven track record of long term success. The scientific studies that check the fit and finish of the parts and pieces under the microscope consistently…
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Why Doesn’t My Dental Insurance Cover The Treatment That I Need? Does My Dentist Charge Too Much?
That’s an easy question to answer. It is because dental insurance is not insurance in the traditional sense. The best way to think about dental insurance is that it’s a rebate. With all dental insurance there are several guidelines that apply to almost every plan. The bottom line is this: If your employer provides dental…
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Gum Recession 101: What You Should Know
Sometimes gum tissue disappears and teeth appear to be getting longer. Since the destruction is rarely painful, patients do not complain until moderate to extreme sensitivity is present. Most often they don’t notice until it becomes advanced. Consider what is actually occurring when gums disappear. The issues are as follows The gum tissue disintegrates…
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Why should I go to a specialist for dental implants?
Dental implants have become a prominent service in the dental industry, but many patients assume that any general dentist can tackle the procedure. In fact, the quality of service can be extremely different if your dentist isn’t trained surgically to place dental implants or trained in the bone grafting procedure. You may even find…
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