First impressions count more than you realize. In fact, a recent study found that 48 percent of adults "believe that a smile is the most memorable feature" when they first meet someone. While your smile doesn't have to be movie star perfect, people do notice crooked and discolored teeth. Luckily, modern dentistry can fix everything from poorly spaced teeth to missing teeth with simple cosmetic procedures.
What is cosmetic dentistry?
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A crown is a prosthetic that covers a damaged tooth. The crown looks, feels, and acts as a regular tooth does. When most people look right at your teeth and you have a crown, they won't even be able to tell that you have a crown and wouldn't be able to point the crown out if asked. Once a crown is on your damaged tooth, you will be able to continue on as you would if your tooth had never been damaged, since crowns are strong and act just how teeth do with regards to helping you with things like chewing and word pronunciation.
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Those with dentures can expect to do some maintenance on them every once in a while. Your dentures rest on top of living tissue in your gums. All living tissue is somewhat mobile and the bones underneath missing teeth can change as time goes on. That means your dentures may not fit as well as they did when they were new and a reline is in order. Read on to find out about the three relining choices for denture wearers.
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A big misconception with oral health is confusing tartar and plaque as the same thing. They are actually two different substances, and it helps to understand how they're different and relate to your overall oral health.
Plaque
You know plaque as the film that sticks to the surface of your teeth. It is a biofilm that is made up of microbes and particles of food. People can often tell that they have dirty teeth because they can feel the plaque on it.
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Preventative dental care services are important for everyone in your family. They can keep dental problems from developing and spare your kids the pain of toothaches. A good thing about preventative dental care is that it's often covered by your dental insurance. Here are some types of preventative dental care your dentist may provide.
Dental X-Rays
Dental x-rays are often done when you have a toothache, but they are also done routinely so your dentist can assess the health of your teeth.
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