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- Dr. Benjamin S Fiss DDS
Specialties:
- Dentist
Location:
- city, IL
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What are dental implants?
Dental implants are artificial substitutes for natural tooth roots. The implants-small anchors shaped like screws, cylinders or blades-are placed into the jawbone. Replacement teeth are attached to...
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Why does tooth replacement therapy cost so much?
Keep in mind that there are several professionals working to ensure optimum treatment: the implanting surgeon, the restorative dentist, the laboratory technician, and the support staff. These peopl...
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Will a dental implant procedure be painful?
Although discomfort varies from person to person, most patients say it was much less discomfort than they thought it would be. During the surgical procedure, you will be given an anesthetic, so you...
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How serious is oral cancer?
One person every hour of every day dies of Oral Cancer in America. It has become the sixth leading cancer among men and is one of the few cancers in which the rate of detection is increasing among ...
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What are laminate veneers?
Laminate veneers, like plastic-resin bonding, cover stained and damaged teeth. Usually made of porcelain, laminate veneers are cemented onto the surface of teeth to give the tooth a smooth, complet...
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How does chlorine dioxide help treat bad breath (halitosis)?
Using products containing chlorine dioxide is also very effective in the treatment of halitosis. Chlorine dioxide breaks apart the molecules that cause bad breath. It destroys bad breath rather ...
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How can I prevent bad breath (halitosis)?
In order to prevent halitosis, one must get rid of the bacteria in the mouth and the volatile sulfur compounds it creates. The crucial steps include: repairing faulty dental work, treating gum dise...
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Can dry mouth cause bad breath (halitosis)?
One of the largest causes of bad breath is having a dry mouth. Increasing water intake will help to irrigate and flush out the offending bacteria. Without the proper salivary flow and ingestion of ...
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What causes bad breath (halitosis)?
While certain medical conditions, strong foods (such as garlic and onions) and smoking account for a small percentage of the causes of bad breath, the overwhelming cause of halitosis is poor oral h...
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How common is bad breath (halitosis)?
Halitosis, more commonly known as bad breath, is one of the most common concerns that patients discuss with their dentist. It is estimated that 65 percent of the population suffers from chronic bad...
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What is a Periotemp?
The Periotemp, a special computerized thermometer for your gums, is used to check to see if there are "hot spots" in your mouth. These hot spots are locations of elevated temperature that warn of t...
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How do I pick the right dentist?
If you haven't had any serious tooth or gum problems, you're lucky. But as the Girl Scout motto says. "Be prepared." You may have a dentist now that does an okay job with regular cleaning and x-ray...
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How does the tray method for tooth whitening work?
In the tray method, your dentist takes impressions of your mouth, from which carefully molded trays are formed. These trays are thin and light to wear. The patient adds a small amount of liquid to ...
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What is ZOOM! For teeth whitening?
ZOOM! is a new chair-side tooth whitening system that uses a full-mouth bleaching light combined with a 25% Hydrogen Peroxide light-activated gel to lighten teeth 6-10 shades in about an hour. The ...
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How does gum disease develop?
There are many factors which affect the health of gum tissue. These include home care like brushing, and flossing, diet, systemic problems and the medications taken to control them. Even people who...
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