The treatment you have to fit a dental implant works in stages, and it can take some months. If you need a tooth removed, then this happens first; once that is healed, a post is placed in your gum. When the post has fixed itself in place, the implant tooth is fitted.
The most important part of this process is often the placement of the post. An implant post is inserted into your bone; it needs time for bone to grow around it before it will be strong enough to hold a false tooth.
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If you've decided to buy an over-the-counter home whitening treatment to bleach your teeth, then you may be raring to go. The thought of having whiter teeth is exciting, after all.
However, before you get started, it's worth seeing your dentist to talk to them about your decision. Why is this a good idea?
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The home whitening kits you buy in stores are generally safe. As long as you buy a kit from a reputable source, like a pharmacy or store, then the kit shouldn't do any harm.
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From lemons and baking soda to strawberry paste, websites abound with remedies for stained teeth. However, these whitening home treatments are no match for teeth whitening carried out by a professional cosmetic dentist. As well as being relatively ineffective, so-called 'natural' teeth whitening treatments could seriously damage your teeth. Here are three remedies you should stay away from in order to protect your teeth.
1. Strawberries: Not So Sweet for Teeth
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Acid reflux can not only cause wicked heartburn but can also contribute to tooth decay. When stomach acid refluxes into the throat and mouth, it can dissolve tooth enamel, leaving the sensitive inner parts of the teeth vulnerable to attack by bacteria. If you suffer from acid reflux, here are a few things you can do to protect your teeth.
1. Eat a Low-Acid Diet
Eating a diet that is low in acid can help to reduce acid reflux symptoms, including tooth decay.
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As other people radiate their killer confidence with a gorgeous smile, you may be hiding your smile from the world because you don't want the unsightly gaps left behind by missing front teeth to be seen by others.
Missing teeth can kill your confidence and lower your self-esteem, making you pull away from other people in daily social interactions. Luckily, there are many tooth replacement services offered by dentists today.
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