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Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Gum Re-contouring?

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If your smile is not making you happy or is uneven due to too many teeth covering the gums then you need cosmetic dentistry, Gum contouring will help balance uneven gum lines so that you will have an attractive smile.
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What Are Those Things in the Dentist Office?

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Many tools in the dentist's office are for maintaining the oral health of the patients. It can feel intimidating going to a dentist's office especially when you see the tools there. The tools are mainly for cleaning procedures, and plaque removal in gums and teeth.
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Signs You May Need a Gum Graft

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A gum graft is an oral procedure that helps fix the effects of gum recession. If your gums are showing any signs of recession, it is time to get a gum graft. This reliable procedure helps restore your gums and keep them in good condition. It also helps prevent cases of gum recession from occurring again. What are some of the signs that show you need a gum graft? Here are some of these signs.
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Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease Causing Plaque

Oral hygiene practices for long-lasting dental health

Millions of bacteria linger in your mouth, but you shouldn't be alarmed about it. Most of these bacteria are benign, and others are even beneficial. However, there are some that contribute to tooth decay and even periodontal gum disease, both of which damage your oral health.
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Fun Ways to Teach Your Kid to Brush Their Teeth

Fun ways to teach about brushing and oral hygiene

Brushing teeth is one of the important habits that you can teach your child. Brushing is an effective way to avoid the accumulation of plaque on gums and teeth, which can contribute to poor oral health.
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Causes and Solutions of Periodontitis

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Periodontitis, also known as gum disease, is a severe infection that destroys your soft tissue and can seriously damage the bone that holds your teeth in the case of delayed or no treatment. It is a common illness that affects many people every year.
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Avoid These Foods to Protect Your Gums

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Proper dental hygiene habits involve what you eat. The foods that you take determine a lot how your optimum oral health will be. There are foods that you ought to avoid so that you maintain your oral wellness and there are foods that you need to include in your diet for optimum oral health.
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Why Your Mouth May Taste Like Iron

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If your mouth tastes like iron, you could be having an underlying oral condition. Having such taste in your mouth is a common occurrence linked to several oral conditions.
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How Smoking Affects Dental Implants

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Various effects of smoking may hinder dental implant surgery. From harmful tobacco smoke to inner mouth damage, smoking can affect the success of your dental implant procedure.
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When May You Need a Perioscopy?

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A perioscopy is a procedure that can be used to get an appropriate and enhanced view of the periodontal pockets or the spaces between the teeth and gums. It may be used in conjunction with traditional scaling and root planing therapy in order to enhance nonsurgical periodontal procedures.
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