Everyone grinds their teeth. Some patients grind them harder and more often than others. It's a very normal instinct every child exhibits and is believed to be the mechanism to loosen up the baby teeth. If you think of the enamel on your teeth as glass you know glass and porcelain is a very
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Is it a problem if I grind my teeth?
On Mar 18, 2012
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Are there any secrets to prevent tooth decay with diabetes.
On Jan 18, 2012
Diabetic patients are more prone to tooth decay, periodontal disease and heal much slower than non-diabetic patients. Also the longer you are a diabetic the greater the risk. A type 1 diabetic will have more problems that a diet controlled type 2 diabetic.
In order to understand how to prevent tooth
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What can I do if I am nervous about going to the dentist?
On Nov 25, 2011
There are many things you can do and options your dentist has to make you comfortable in the dental chair. First of all you need to understand that dentistry has come a long way. The injections are virtually painless. Modern local anesthetics are much better and safer than they were years ago. So
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Canker Sores
On Oct 29, 2011
There are many reasons for canker sores, some simple and some more serious. Most canker sores are brought on by stress or certain foods. If you have more than one sore or are getting them often see your dentist or physician to be evaluated for Suttons disease or Bechet's syndrome. You can try salt
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Dental X-Rays
On Oct 29, 2011
Many patients refuse dental X-rays for many reasons. They were recently exposed for a mammography, chest film or other diagnostic test. Some just out of fear of being exposed to radiation. A dental X-ray is like electricity. It's either on or off. Dental X-rays are not radioactive, they due not build
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