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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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When To Leave Your Wisdom Tooth Alone

Posted on April 24, 2019

You have probably heard of the virtues of extracting wisdom teeth. Well, not everyone should extract their wisdom teeth. Here are some of the cases in which you don't have to extract the teeth. The Tooth Has Fully Erupted One of the primary reasons for extracting a wisdom tooth is impaction. Many wisdom teeth don't fully erupt; some of their parts remain trapped under the gums. An impacted tooth may be painful, prone to damage, and doesn't help you in any way. [Read More]

How To Prepare Your Body For Dental Implants

Posted on March 22, 2019

When you make the decision to get dental implants, it involves a lot more than simply showing up on the day of your appointment to have the procedure done. There is some prep work involved on your part to ensure that your body is ready for the surgical procedure. Here are some tips for what you should do to get your body ready for dental implants. Give Up Smoking A smoking habit is clearly bad for the lungs, but it also has an impact on how fast your body heals. [Read More]

Why X-Rays Are Necessary During Your Consultation For Dental Implants

Posted on February 27, 2019

When you visit the dentist for your regularly scheduled cleaning appointments, you won't usually require an X-ray. While X-rays can be helpful for identifying cavities, the dentist can also detect them visually and likely won't schedule you for an X-ray before each cleaning. If you need a different dental procedure, however, such as a dental implant, it's likely that you'll need to have an X-ray taken. This step takes just a moment, and will take place at the start of your consultation appointment in most cases. [Read More]

Three Essential Questions to Ask a Prospective Cosmetic Dentist

Posted on January 28, 2019

Are your teeth less than ideal? Do you wish that you could have better-looking teeth? Whether you have teeth that are missing or that have always been just a little bit crooked, these aren't things that you have to put up with forever. Although it would be nice if we could all have perfect teeth from the moment we get our first tooth, sometimes we need a little help. But it's not always easy to figure out which dentist is going to be the best one for your particular needs. [Read More]