What To Expect When Getting A Crown Even if you brush and floss twice a day, you could still cause your teeth harm. Making any of these most common mistakes while brushing could promote enamel wear or tooth decay. Take care when brushing, and always see your dentist to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
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What To Expect When Getting A Crown If you have a broken, chipped, or cracked tooth, you may need a crown. This is a custom-made porcelain or gold cover that sits over the top of the damaged tooth to strengthen it, protect it, and improve its appearance. Here’s what to expect when getting a crown
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How A Custom-Fit Mouthguard Can Help You Sleep Better We all have two TMJ’s (temporomandibular joints,) but some of us suffer from a disorder or dysfunction of one or both of these joints, also known as TMD. The temporomandibular joint, responsible for connecting your skull to your jawbone, acts as a sliding hinge allowing you
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How A Custom-Fit Mouthguard Can Help You Sleep Better A poor night’s sleep may lead to a bad day. Grogginess, sleepiness, and sluggishness can ruin your performance at work or school, and lack of sleep may even leave you feeling irritable or emotional. While many things can negatively affect your sleep, such as an uncomfortable
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Top 3 Reasons Why It’s Important to Visit Your Dentist At Least Every 6 Months You have always heard that you should visit the dentist bi-annually, but have you ever wondered why the American Dental Association makes this recommendation? Some reasons are obvious, such as keeping your teeth clean and avoiding gum disease and tooth
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Advancements in robotics and other forms of technology have resulted in improvements to dental work. The use of technology has made it easier for dentists and oral surgeons to perform complex procedures as safely as possible. For patients, dental technology can provide peace of mind and a more comfortable experience having dental work done. The
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Individuals with a healthy bite have teeth that align properly together. However, natural misalignment of the jaws and teeth is a relatively common issue, and this can create a list of problems. Below is a closer look at how a misaligned bite interferes with your health. What is a misaligned bite exactly? In terms of
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A trip to the dentist is not what it used to be, and Westlake Dental Associates is committed to making it everything it can be. Advancements in technology have transformed dentistry. “Technology gives our patients not only more, but better options. That means doing procedures faster, more efficiently, more precisely, and with less pain,” says
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