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What's Causing The Dark Ring At The Base Of Your Dental Crown?

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Perhaps the most appealing aspect of a dental crown is that it can restore a tooth’s functionality, and look absolutely seamless while doing so. This protective shell encasing the tooth is an exact match to the underlying tooth (minus the deterioration that led to the crown in the first place), meaning that the crown looks and functions just like a natural tooth. It will give you years of faithful service, which is why it can be disconcerting to notice the emergence of a dark, unsightly ring at the base of the crown where it meets the gum.…

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How Can Special Needs Dentists Can Meet Patients' Needs

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Dental care is a necessity from the moment your first tooth emerges. People of all ages and abilities should see a dentist regularly. However, some patients have special needs due to physical, mental, or developmental conditions. Special needs can make routine dental treatment a challenge, but specialized dentists will do everything possible to rise to the occasion. Here are four things a special needs dentist can do to meet those needs:…

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What You Should Do To Recover After Having A Tooth Pulled

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Do you need to have one of your teeth pulled and you’re feeling a bit nervous about it? If so, it helps to be fully prepared for what you should do to recover from the procedure once you go home. Don’t Exercise Have you been looking for an excuse to avoid exercising? Now is the time to simply rest and avoid doing anything that can put stress on your body. Know that your body can undergo a lot of stress from working out and can get your blood flowing, which can cause complications with your surgical site.…

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