We all know that a diet rich in calcium is required to keep our teeth strong and healthy, and that plenty of vitamin C is required to ward off scurvy. However, there are a wide range of more obscure vitamins and minerals just as important when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth, including some that a lot of people may not even be aware of. The following list contains just some of these lesser-known nutrients, so be sure to consult your dentist and/or nutritionist on what you should be eating to take optimal care of your mouth.
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Invisalign aligners are a great and relatively non-invasive way to straighten your teeth,and because you can take them out throughout your treatment period, many people prefer these aligners to traditional braces. If you are going to get invisalign aligners, consider making yourself a little care kit to make your experience easier and more convenient. Here are the items you should consider buying:
1. Denture case
When you receive your aligners from your orthodontist or dentist, he or she will likely give you a case for them.
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Every adult should see a dentist on a regular basis so they can get a thorough exam, along with x-rays and a professional cleaning. However, there may be times when it's good to schedule an appointment with an emergency dentist in between those regular checkups. Note when you should consider seeing a dentist as soon as possible and how this can protect your teeth and overall oral health.
1. When you notice excessive bleeding or irritation around the gums
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A root canal is undertaken to protect your teeth and prevent complete extraction. When the dental pulp (the part of the tooth that houses all the tissues) undergoes a severe trauma, the tooth begins to die. When this happens, an eruption or abscess begins to form in the area, leading to severe pain and infection. Without timely treatment at the dental clinic, the infection will start spreading—that's why a root canal is performed to rid your tooth of the abscess and save its physical exterior.
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Dentists have warned their Australian patients against having dental work done to make their teeth 'imperfect'. As a new generation fight back against the glossy images of models with their perfect smiles, imperfection is becoming fashionable. People want to stand out from the crowd and are beginning to have work done to undo their perfect smiles, but this fashion comes at a cost.
Dracula fangs. Many teenagers go through a dark vampire phase and some never grow out of it.
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