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As Mother’s Day comes around, you may be getting ready to celebrate the women in your life who take care of everyone. They may put their needs last, but it’s time to show them how important they are. If this sounds familiar to you, then you should prioritize your oral and overall health. This can help ensure you have nothing to worry about in yourself, so you’re better there for those around you. Starting with your smile, here are four ways you can keep it strong.

The teeth that erupt during your late childhood and teenage years are considered permanent. They are meant to last the rest of your lifetime; however, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck cosmetically with what you have. If you would love to make your smile look more attractive, you have ways to fix it readily available to you!

When this time of year comes around, like most people, you like to indulge in traditions, fun festivities, and celebrate the good things in life. Perhaps you do these things through the beverages you drink. However, this holiday spirit shouldn’t necessarily lead you to forget to take care of your oral health. Without reservation and control, your teeth can suffer damage as a result of the drinks you have. Which drinks are harmful? What can you do to shield your teeth? Keep reading to learn the answers.

As a human being, you probably avoid embarrassing situations as much as you can. Exposing a vulnerability creates fear or rejection, judgment, or mockery. As a person who has lost one or more teeth, you may feel self-conscious about your smile and actively avoid showing it. The idea of going to a dentist to talk about dental implants may feel more embarrassing than simply hiding. However, getting dental implants should not be a humiliating situation at all! Here are a few reasons why.

In every industry or field, you’ll find jargon and acronyms that make sense to “insiders” but may seem mysterious or confusing to the average layperson. So, when your friend talks about their new CEREC dental crown, don’t feel bad if you don’t know what that is. Needless to say, you might have questions about it, and you’ll find some common ones with their corresponding answers in this blog post below.

Chewing gum. Baseball players like it as an alternative to tobacco. Teens enjoy it for its pleasant flavor and texture. And archeologists are recovering ground-breaking DNA that reveals the dietary and cultural habits of ancient civilizations. Clearly, gum has many uses!

“Wait a minute,” you might be thinking, “I need way more details about that last example!”

It’s true – right around 2019, archeologist Natalija Kashuba recovered informative DNA samples from a piece of ancient chewing gum that was previously discovered in the 1990’s. Thanks to Kashuba’s efforts, researchers now have a clearer picture of what life was like for the people of Huseby-Kiev, Sweden over 10,000 years ago. If you’re still fascinated, keep reading, because there are more fun dental facts about this find!

Did your dentist say that you need a tooth extraction? If so, it’s natural to feel a little anxious. The idea of having a tooth removed can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time. While fear is common, it doesn’t have to stop you from getting the care you need. You can ease your worries and feel more confident going into treatment with a few simple tips. Here are four effective ways to calm your nerves before your tooth extraction!

Do you have a tooth that has a cavity or is otherwise damaged? Dental fillings are used to build up and repair damaged teeth to prevent additional harm and restore the function of the tooth. After administering a local anesthetic, your dentist removes the damaged areas of your tooth, cleans it, and fills it with composite resin. Composite resin is biocompatible and is color-matched to blend in with your surrounding teeth. There are various signs that indicate that you could benefit from a dental filling. Here are some of the most common.

Choosing a method to replace your missing tooth isn’t an easy decision. Not only do you need it to function well and feel as natural as possible, but it also needs to look great and ideally last a while. When considering a dental bridge or another prosthetic, you need to think about its potential lifespan because the more frequently you replace your restoration, the more you’ll pay in the long run. Let’s take a closer look at dental bridges in particular, why you might wish to choose one, and how you can make yours go far!

The need for a dental crown can result from various circumstances: having a large cavity, having a root canal, having a small or oddly shaped tooth, or restoring a dental implant. Regardless of what procedure comes before it, getting a dental crown is a great step forward to achieving a more confident, healthy smile. However, there are certain things you should know once you receive the crown.