The condition of your gums will be a key factor in determining your overall dental health. Gum disease is a problem that can have profound impacts on your teeth, but patients will often be uninformed when it concerns the causes and severity of gum disease.
Appreciate The Hazards Of Gum Disease
One of the more frequent mistakes that people will make when it comes to their dental health will be to underestimate the potential consequences of gum disease.
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If you are thinking of visiting a cosmetic dentist for a smile makeover, then you may be thinking of having a full set of dental veneers placed on your teeth. While there are two main types of dental veneers -- porcelain and composite resin -- dentists typically recommend porcelain veneers for smile makeovers due to the fact that porcelain is a much stronger material than composite resin. However, unlike several decades ago, many cosmetic dentists now offer two types of porcelain veneers: classic feldspathic porcelain veneers and pressed porcelain veneers.
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If you are planning to get braces to correct the alignment of your teeth, you may be looking forward to the results of your treatment. However, you may also be concerned about the discomforts that are sometimes associated with a new appliance in your mouth. Here are a few minor discomforts or inconveniences that sometimes occur with the installation or adjustment of metal braces and how to remedy them.
Abrasions on Your Inner Lips, Gums or Cheeks
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Don't be offended if your dentist asks whether you bite your nails. Nail biting is a bad habit for many reasons. Besides the oral hygiene issues, biting your fingernails can affect your oral health and damage your teeth. Your dentist may be asking because he or she noticed some concerning signs.
Types of Damage
Damage to your teeth that nail biting can cause includes:
Cracked or chipped teeth—the result of tiny fractures that biting down on hard nails can cause
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Gum disease begins as inflammation, often in response to the acid released by oral bacteria. If left untreated, the condition can eventually cause bone and tooth loss. Nevertheless, gum disease is treatable and even reversible in most cases. Here is some additional information about gum disease and how it can be treated:
Can gum disease affect anyone?
Gum disease is not reserved for a specific age group. It can affect anyone.
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