It’s no secret that smoking is detrimental to your health, and while many smokers know that smoking can lead to bad breath and stained teeth, the more concerning dental risks are usually ignored. Below are three common dental risks associated with smoking and how they affect your dental health overall.
Impaired Healing
Tobacco can cause a number of issues relating to blood vessels and dental tissues, and this can negatively impact you in the event of a dental injury or procedure.…
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Young children have no concept of what a dentist does for them. Some children fear the unknown, while others object to allowing strangers to touch them or put tools in their mouth. You can avoid crying or screaming episodes by preparing your child in advance. Help your son or daughter to develop a trusting relationship with these tips.
Before the Dental Appointment:
Start talking to your child about the benefits of a dentist every day for at least one week before the appointment.…
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Dental veneers and dental bonds are two cosmetic dentistry options that can help reshape or rebuild a problem tooth. A bond involves the dentist applying a thin coat of tooth-colored resin to the exterior of your natural tooth then hardening the material with a special light. Veneers are custom-crafted dental shells that are affixed around the exterior of your tooth using a bonding cement.
A veneer could be considered a more extensive form of bond.…
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