Those who are facing a first root canal procedure may be filled with feelings of dread and fear. These feelings are often fueled by the patient's unfamiliarity with the procedure coupled with exaggerated tales of past experiences from well-meaning friends and relatives.
If you are scheduled for a first root canal and find that you are becoming increasingly obsessed with worry, the following preparation tips can help ensure that you enjoy a more comfortable experience.
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Misaligned teeth can mar the look of an otherwise perfect smile. Teeth can grow in a crooked alignment due to a number of factors, such as too little space in the mouth, trauma from a blow to the teeth, prolonged thumb-sucking, or an inherited dental growth pattern.
Some people have their misalignment corrected with braces during childhood. However, many people wait until they reach adulthood to receive their orthodontic treatment.
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When a lot of people think of braces, they automatically assume that the braces are being put on someone's teeth in order to correct alignment issues. While this is often the case, the truth is that there are a lot of other reasons why someone may be put in braces. You can learn about some of the different types of dental problems that can be helped with the use of braces in order to gain a better understanding of just how helpful they can be to many people.
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Braces aren't just for kids, though getting this type of cosmetic dentistry done as an adult or as someone with preexisting dental work like fillings, implants, or crowns can be a little more tricky. Nevertheless, even if you have had prior work done on your teeth, there are ways you can work toward getting your teeth straightened. Here's what to expect with some common types of dental work.
Braces with Fillings
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To fill a gap in your smile, you may have opted to get a Maryland bridge that is attached using wings that rest on the surfaces of the adjacent teeth. Because this type of bridge is permanently affixed, you may have concerns about taking care of your gums both in the gaps between your natural and fake teeth, or pontics. If so, use the following tips to ensure that you keep your gums clean and healthy after getting a new Maryland dental bridge.
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