So much of what people used to fear about dental treatment is no longer an issue. Drills are less painful, and some procedures are now drill-less. Your dentist can use a laser in some instances to remove decay. Missing teeth can now be replaced by implants, and even root canals are almost painless. Now when you go to your dentist, you should also ask about stem cell procedures that are making dentistry even better for patients.…
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A ridge augmentation procedure involves creating several surgical sites in order to transfer bone and tissue from the roof of your mouth to site where your tooth was extracted from. This can result in moderate bleeding after the procedure is complete. If you wear a stent after the surgery, then it will fill up with blood the first few days after surgery. This stent should not be removed until you get confirmation from your dentist.…
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If you are preparing for clear dental aligners, expect considerable changes in your lifestyle. These changes are necessary if you want your orthodontic treatment to succeed. You should keep the following practices in mind:
Prepare for Lipstick Issues
If you currently can’t go out without putting on some lip gloss or lipstick, prepare to change this part of your life when you get the aligners. Colored lip gloss or lipstick can easily stick to your orthodontics and defeat one of the advantages of choosing the aligners (which are clear) in the first place.…
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