With all of the dental procedures out there, it can be difficult to figure out what is what. One such procedure that, while a common surgical procedure, is sometimes unknown to the general public (unless you or someone you know have had one) is dental crown lengthening.
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Receding gums are a common problem that tends to sneak up on people because it can happen gradually over a long period of time. In fact, many people don’t even know they suffer from receding gums until they begin to feel some tooth sensitivity or they happen to notice that one tooth looks a bit longer than the one next to it. Read on to learn what causes receding gums and how you can help prevent it.
You’ve probably heard that “sugar is bad for you” lecture more than once in your lifetime. Whether from your parents, your doctor, or your dentist, there’s a number of reasons that staying away from sugar can benefit your overall health. However, if you crave sweets and love your sugary treats, it is difficult and unrealistic to expect someone to cut it out from their diet entirely and for the rest of their life. The good news is that there are natural substitutes for sugar, which can help quench any sugar cravings.
If you suffer from sensitive teeth, drinking anything too hot or too cold can be an extremely painful experience. All you want to do is enjoy an ice cream cone or an ice cold drink on a hot day, but the tooth pain is just too much to bear. For most of us, sensitive tooth pain comes on gradually, so it might be helpful to know what causes it so you can get ahead of the soreness.
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