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What Can I Do About Dental Crown Sensitivity?
A crown is supposed to take away the pain. So why does your treated tooth still hurt? Your dentist will fit you with a dental crown or cap to save a severely decayed or broken tooth. This popular restorative procedure preserves most of your natural tooth structure while cleaning out the decay that caused so…
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
A million people receive dental implants each year. Is it time for you to get one? Since ancient times, humans have found ways to replace missing teeth with gold or other natural materials, such as ivory or shells. By the 1970s, dental implants advanced to the modern version of a titanium rod inserted into the…
Foods to Avoid if You Have Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a very treatable dental condition. But you can help your gums by avoiding certain foods. While periodontal or gum disease is a severe oral health issue, it can be treated with therapies to improve your gum health and prevent tooth loss. But treatments and excellent at-home dental care aren’t the only measures…
The Benefits of CEREC Crowns
Have you heard of CEREC same-day crowns? They are a relatively new phenomenon in restorative dentistry. Here’s what you need to know. Suppose you need a crown to repair a severely decayed tooth but don’t have the time for the two visits required to complete the restoration. Don’t hesitate any longer, because same-day crowns are…
Best Way to Clean Your Dental Crown
The best way to maintain your dental crown for a long time is to treat it like your natural teeth. A dental crown is not only one of the most common restorative procedures in dentistry but also the most versatile. Do you have a severely cracked or decayed tooth? A dental crown can strengthen it…
Help! I Think I Damaged My Dental Crown!
If you believe your dental crown may have cracked, don’t panic! Call your dentist for a repair or replacement. Dental crowns are made of durable metal, porcelain, ceramic, or a combination of materials. And they can last a long, long time. In fact, one study found dental crowns had a nearly 90 percent survival rate…
Nine Tips to Overcome Dental Anxiety
If you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone. But don’t let your anxiety stop you from getting the oral care you need. Suppose you’ve been dealing with a toothache for months, yet the mere thought of going to the dentist makes you anxious. You picture a dentist’s office in your mind and…
What’s the Link Between Smoking and Gum Disease?
Gum disease has many causes, but smoking is a major (and preventable!) one. Here’s what you need to know. The link between smoking and heart disease is well-documented. The American Heart Association estimates that 20 percent of the roughly 800,000 cardiovascular disease deaths yearly can be traced to tobacco. Smoking not only damages your heart…
Are There Home Remedies for Cavities?
Just because cavities are so common doesn’t mean you can properly treat them at home. Only your dentist can do that! No one wants a cavity, but chances are high that you will have one during your lifetime. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out, 90 percent of people age 20 or…
Is there a Link Between Cavities and Gum Disease?
Cavities and gum disease are connected — learn how to prevent each condition. Cavities and gum disease are the top two oral health problems in the U.S., with 90 percent of adults having at least one cavity and four in 10 people aged 30 or older having gum disease (periodontitis). But could these two common…