The Lure of Luxury: Six Benefits of Gold Dental Crowns
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12 September 2016
If you need a crown put on your tooth, you can choose from a range of materials including gold. Wondering what the benefits of gold crowns are? Take a look:
1. Mimicking ancient smiles
If you love vintage jumpers or t-shirts from the charity shop, a gold dental crown can be another way to tap into old timey styles. In fact, gold has been used in dentistry since long before the common era, and historians and anthropologists believe that some women in ancient times used to purposely remove healthy incisors just so they could have the privilege of replacing them with fake and flashy gold teeth.
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3 Orthodontic Treatments You Have Probably Never Heard Of
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29 August 2016
Most dental patients are aware of retainers and braces. They are perhaps the most frequently used treatment options provided by an orthodontist. However, retainers and braces are by no means the only way an orthodontist treats misaligned teeth. Below is a simple guide to 3 lesser-known treatments an orthodontist may use on teeth.
Fixed Palatal Cribs
A fixed palatal crib is a device which is used to discourage a child from sucking their thumb.
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No Toothbrush? No Problem! How to Clean Your Teeth Without a Brush
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8 August 2016
Have you ever found yourself without a toothbrush? Perhaps you are unexpectedly staying over at a friend's house or you forgot to pack one when going away on a trip. Below is a guide to 5 ways you can keep your teeth clean when you don't have access to a toothbrush.
Finger magic
If you can get hold of some toothpaste—there's likely to be some lying around in the bathroom—you could try the classic toothpaste on the finger trick.
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What to Expect After Your Root Canal Treatment
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27 July 2016
If you have just undergone or are about to undergo root canal treatment, you may be wondering what lies ahead in terms of your recovery. Although 67 percent of Americans say they fear root canal treatment, with 15% going as far as to avoid dental care altogether, the procedure itself is less painful than the alternative. With the right post-treatment care, your recovery should take from a few days to a few weeks.
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