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Everyone wants to have a prefect smile to look and feel good. However, many of us are also dissatisfied with our smile because of some oral problems related to teeth, gum line, and facial injuries. Cosmetic or plastic periodontal surgery is performed to provide the patient with a more beautiful smile by correcting an uneven gum line and problems with missing teeth and restorative procedures...
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Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD is a term which refers to a series of problems or conditions related to the area where the upper jaw and lower jaw meet. The chronic facial pain is also sometimes due to this disorder and professional treatment is required if the symptoms are prominent and persistent. Basically TMJ is of two types: the first one is related to muscles...
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Dentures are used in place of missing teeth for the purpose of proper chewing, protection of the gums, improvement in speech, and for aesthetic reasons. Fixed dentures are permanent replacement teeth anchored by dental implants or by a bridge. Monrovia patients who have lost or missing teeth can restore their smile and the function of natural teeth with either fixed or removable dentures. How Do Fixed...
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Burning mouth syndrome is an oral concern that causes burning pain in the mouth affecting the tongue, gums, and the inside of the mouth. Usually, the pain is chronic and has no apparent cause. Sometimes the pain is severe and unbearable. Burning mouth syndrome is also known as scalded mouth syndrome, burning lips syndrome, and glossodynia. Some of the symptoms of this oral condition include...
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Carbonated soft drinks have become an inevitable part of our lives. Many people are aware of the health risks associated with these drinks but most of the time they just ignore the warning signs and keep on quenching their thirst with the popular sodium carbonate or ‘soda’. The truth about carbonated drinks is that they rob us of calcium and make our bones weak. Not...
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Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure used to improve the color of teeth. The procedure works best for healthy teeth with no cavities, and gums that do not bleed. There are basically three options available for teeth whitening. These are whitening toothpastes, whitening strips and trays, and power bleaching. Many different products are available on the market for at-home bleaching and whitening treatments. However, some...
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Dental grills or fronts are accessories that are worn by fashion-conscious people to make their smile flashy and pretentious. Although some people think white and bright smile looks more beautiful and natural, there are a lot of people out there who like wearing grills on a regular basis. It has been discovered recently that wearing such cosmetic devices, which are often made of precious metals...
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Only a few years back patients were terrified of getting implants and one of the reasons for this anxiety was the time it took to complete the surgery and actually start leading a normal life again. With the advancement in medical science in general and dentistry in particular, it is now possible to get dental implants in an hour. The teeth-in-an-hour technique refers to a...
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Amalgam or silver fillings are often employed by the dentists to fill cavities in the mouth. Some people are of the opinion that since dental amalgam fillings contain at least 50% mercury, they are dangerous for the health. They argue that mercury being highly toxic is hazardous to the health of a person. Furthermore, these fillings are not recommended to pregnant and lactating women due...
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