Laser Use in Dentistry

Yet, despite FDA approval, no laser system has received the American Dental Association's (ADA) Seal of Acceptance as an alternative to more tradit...

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Treatments for Gum Disease

There are a variety of treatments for gum disease depending on the stage of disease, how you may have responded to earlier treatments, and your ove...

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Overview of Dry Socket

After a tooth is pulled, a blood clot forms in the socket to protect the bone and nerves underneath. The pain typically starts about 2 days after t...

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Treatment for Dry Mouth

However, if the underlying medical condition causing the dry mouth cannot be changed - for example, if the salivary gland has been damaged from rad...

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Dental Implants

Next, the tooth root implant, which is a small post made of titanium, is placed into the bone socket of the missing tooth. Once the implant has bon...

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When to See An Orthodontist

Henson also knew there are potential health issues when teeth begin shifting. In the U.S., one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, according ...

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Dental Health and Dentures

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in ...

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Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped 'cap' that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its a...

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