It's important to have a smile that makes you feel confident. It's not vanity; it's actually a vital part of a person's well-being. In fact, scientific studies have shown that people with missing or abnormal teeth are negatively impacted and experience a loss of self-confidence. Fortunately, getting a porcelain veneer treatment can solve many of the problems associated with bad teeth. Here's how the process works.
Trimming
Porcelain veneers can be used to treat a single tooth or multiple teeth.
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Some parents find it hard to get their children to brush and floss their teeth well even though it's vital to prevent cavity formation. In fact, cavities are the most common disease for children and are even more common than asthma among adolescents. One way you can help your child prevent cavities is by taking him or her to a pediatric dentist to get dental sealants.
What are Dental Sealants?
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You may have gum disease without even realizing it. Many patients experience no pain alongside gum disease. Gum disease might manifest itself through bad breath or by having bleeding gums. However, you can treat gum disease through a good teeth cleaning appointment.
Deep Cleaning Objectives
The goal of deep cleaning is to alleviate the swelling and bleeding that can result from gum disease. It's an important part of preventing gum disease from becoming more severe and can play a role in recovering from gum disease.
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General anesthesia might seem a little scary at first, but it's something that people go through everyday with no major ill effects. If you've never been put under general anesthesia before and your first time will be at the dentist's office, try not to worry. This guide will walk you through what you can expect from the anesthesia before, during, and after.
Home Preparation
The night before your dental surgery, you'll likely be given directions to not eat or drink after a certain time.
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Parents are sometimes quite surprised to hear that their child should have their first orthodontic checkup around the time that they turn seven. Although it may seem as though a child is too young for braces at this point, the truth is that this visit doesn't typically result in a full set of brackets and wires. Instead, children at this age are assessed to determine if starting treatment before all of their teeth come in may be worth it to provide these four important benefits for their future smile.
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