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Tooth Whitening & Teeth Bleaching FAQ |
| There are a wide range of tooth whitening options that you can explore. To acheive a subtle or gradual whitening, there are several over-the-counter agents such as whitening toothpastes, whitening strips, or tooth whitening trays. These options are inexpensive and are ideal for those who wish to sim... |
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Tooth Abcess |
| An abscessed tooth is a tooth that is in great distress and is usually sensitive and painful. Occasionally, an abscess may be detected on an x-ray and treated before you feel any discomfort. Left untreated, an abscessed tooth may compromise the immune system and in some cases may become life-threate... |
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TMD FAQs |
| Temporomandibular disorder, known as TMD, is a cycle of pain, muscle spasms, and joint imbalance where the jaw meets the skull. The lower jaw meets the skull at the temporomandibular joint, known as TMJ. This joint connect the temporal bone of the skull with the mandible bone of the jaw. Cushioning ... |
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Sleep Apnea |
| Sleep apnea is a condition that creates excessive snoring and upper airway resistance. Sleep Apnea is essentially due to collapse of the airway (total or partial) during sleep and can be severe enough to induce frequent sleep state changes. These sleep state changes can deprive the individual of ade... |
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Dental Sealants FAQ |
| Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that your dentist will apply to the tops of your molars, or back teeth. |
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Invisalign FAQ |
| Invisalign is a breakthrough in orthodontics that corrects bite problems using a series of custom made, nearly invisible, removable appliances called Aligners |
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Fluorosis |
| Dental fluorosis is an irreversable fluoride-induced mineralization disorder of the teeth caused by ingesting too much fluoride during the years when his/her teeth were forming. |
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Dental Dentures. |
| Dentures are a partial or full set of artificial teeth for either the top or bottom jaw, or both, and are also called "dental plates". Dentures are the removable alternate option for dental implants. The replacement teeth (dentures) are attached to gum-colored plastic bases that are attached with cl... |
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Dental Dam |
| A rubber dental dam is a thin, protective sheet of rubber that covers your mouth and teeth. The dental dam keeps your teeth dry and isolated and allows us to do a better job. |
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Dental Crown |
| A cosmetic dental crown, also known as a "dental cap", is a restoration that encases the tooth in order to a) strengthen a decayed tooth, b) repair a broken tooth, or c) improve the cosmetic appearance of the tooth. |
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Decalcification |
| Tooth decalcification is caused by the excessive build up of plaque on the tooth enamel. |
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Cracked Tooth Syndrome |
| Cracked tooth syndrome is a condition exactly as the name implies: a tooth with a crack running through it. Unlike a fractured tooth, cracked tooth syndrome usually involves smaller cracks that are not readily visible. Teeth can crack in many different ways. Craze lines are cracks on the enamel. Spl... |
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Cavities |
| A cavity, also known as a carious tooth, is a tooth whose enamel has been destroyed by tooth decay. Decay forms as a result of prolonged exposure to sugars and starches. |
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Bruxism |
| Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of your teeth while you are asleep. It is not just an annoyance; bruxism exerts thousands of pounds of pressure on the biting surfaces of the teeth, which can lead to jaw pain and damage to your teeth, as well as to the surrounding bone, gums, and jaw joint. |
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Bleeding Gums |
| No, bleeding gums are sure signs of poor dental hygiene. Bleeding gums are also telltale symptoms of gingivitis and gum (periodontal) disease. If you notice that your gums bleed when brushing or flossing, this means that you need to brush and floss more often and more thoroughly. You should also hav... |
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Bad Breath |
| Bad breath, or halitosis, can be caused by tooth decay, gum disease, lack of saliva (xerostomia), certain foods and drinks, tobacco, medications or illness. |
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Baby Teeth |
| Although every baby is unique, primary teeth, more commonly referred to as "baby teeth" typically first appear between the ages of four months to one year. By age 3, all baby teeth should have arrived. |
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Baby Bottle Syndrome |
| Baby bottle syndrome is the emergence of cavities in infants due to the overpresence of a nursing bottle in the infant's mouth. |
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Ankylosis |
| Ankylosis is defined as the fusion of bones in a joint. In dentistry, it is the fusion of the tooth to the bone, preventing the tooth from eruption through the gum. |
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Anaesthesia |
| In order to reduce any pain or anxiety that you may experience during certain dental procedures, your dentist may suggest some sort of dental anaesthesia. The type of dental anaesthesia you may require will depend on the treatment you will be receiving. Depending on your specific treatment and level... |
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Abfraction |
| Abfraction is the commonly seen condition of notching of the teeth near or even under the gum line. |
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