Some people rather like the look of traditional braces. However, maybe you’re not so enchanted with the way that traditional braces look, so you were rather happy when your orthodontist told you that lingual braces were your best bet. Lingual braces work in much the same way as traditional (or buccal) braces. However, they’re attached to the rear of your dental arch, making them difficult to spot. You get the advantages of braces without anyone knowing about it.…
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Missing teeth can make it difficult for someone to enjoy their favorite foods. You might have thought your dentures would have solved this problem, and perhaps they did—just not as much as hoped. In terms of the functionality of dentures, it can be difficult to enjoy certain foods, and this is about more than your ability to chew. But how can dentures sometimes cause issues with eating, and what can you do about it?…
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Dental anxiety can mean some people avoid their regular exams and cleaning appointments. We all know how quickly a small problem like a cavity can morph into an infection and worse if not treated right away. To get your mouth back to a good state of dental health, you must begin somewhere. Read on for some coping tips.
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You are not alone in your dental fears, but many sufferers feel ostracized from everyone else.…
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