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Preventing Tooth Decay To Maintain Healthy Teeth

I always knew that it was common for children to get cavities in their teeth but I was surprised when I went to the dentist a few months ago and learned that I had two cavities. I faithfully brush and floss my teeth every day and I also regularly visit the dentist, but I still had cavities. My name is Alana Perkins and if you want to maintain healthy teeth and gums, without cavities, I suggest you read my blog. After having my cavities filled, I talked to my dentist to learn how I could prevent them in the future. I also did a lot of fact-finding on my own to learn how to keep cavities from forming in the teeth. When you read my blog, you'll also discover how to prevent tooth decay and keep your teeth healthy.

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Time For Veneers? 4 Tips To Keep Them Looking Beautiful

Posted on March 18, 2016

If your teeth have significant discoloration that professional whitening treatment has been unable to remove, it may be time to consider porcelain veneers. Veneers are permanently attached to the surface of your teeth. In addition to discoloration, veneers are also excellent for covering chips, cracks and other damage that your teeth may have suffered. One benefit of porcelain veneers is that they will last anywhere from 10 to 30 years with proper care. [Read More]

Low Cost Dental Care For Your Family

Posted on March 17, 2016

A visit to the dentist can be a costly venture for those without dental insurance. However, there are different options available for seeing a dentist in your area even though you may be uninsured and low on money. You may not be able to pick the dentist that you wish to visit with all options, but you and your family can receive affordable dental care. Payment plans  Many dentists offer payment plans in lieu of full payment at the time of treatment. [Read More]

3 Benefits Of Choosing A Dental Implant To Replace A Lost Tooth

Posted on March 17, 2016

If a tooth becomes severely decayed, you may be forced to have it extracted. Your dentist may give you the option of having the tooth replaced by a dental implant. Initially, allowing the extracted tooth to remain unreplaced may seem like the best option because it appears to be more cost-effective. A dental implant with an abutment and crown has an average cost of about $4,250.  However, dental implants offer benefits that are not available if just an extraction is performed. [Read More]

A Comparison Of Lingual And Ceramic Braces

Posted on March 17, 2016

If you need to get braces, then there are a lot of decisions that you will need to make in the near future. There are several different types of braces, so you don't necessarily need to wear the metal apparatus that is most commonly associated with tooth realignment. To help you come to a more informed decision about the future of your teeth, here is a comparison of two of the alternatives to traditional metal braces: ceramic and lingual braces:  [Read More]