Dental emergencies are possible even if you maintain good oral hygiene. In some cases, these dental problems may not be serious, requiring that you pay more attention to flossing and brushing your teeth regularly. However, there are instances where you have to visit a dentist. Here are some signs you should watch out for so that you know when to visit a dental clinic:
A Loose Tooth
A loose tooth isn't something you should overlook because, unlike children, adults have fully mature, strong teeth.
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Dental veneers can improve or fix your teeth in a few different ways. When might you consider having veneers attached to one or more of your teeth?
1. Your Want More Effective Whitening
If you want to whiten your teeth, then your dentist can give you the safest and most effective treatment. However, your dentist can only do so much here.
For example, they might not be able to get your teeth as white as you want if you want to make a significant improvement on your natural tooth color.
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If you have a pimple-like bulge around your gum tissue that is painful, you may be dealing with an oral abscess or periapical infections. Some people may ignore an abscess in hopes that it will go away, but abscesses need to be treated. Take a look at why abscesses happen, why they are considered a dental emergency, and how to treat them.
What Causes It, and What Are the Symptoms?
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Have you decided to use Invisalign to make corrections to the position of your teeth? If so, you were likely attracted to the procedure because of the plastic alignment trays that are nearly invisible to others. While those trays will get thrown away eventually, it's still important to keep them clean during the alignment process. Here are some tips that will help you get the job done.
Toothbrush And Toothpaste
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Any type of dental prosthesis attached to an implanted metal fixture is called a dental implant. There are many different types of dental implants available, each serving a different purpose, depending on which tooth they're intended to replace and the state of the jaw (its density or lack thereof) that will be anchoring the implant. Dental implants are sometimes referred to as single-tooth implants, and for this reason, you may have assumed that they weren't an option for you.
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