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When I was a kid, my parents, my sister, and I didn’t visit a dentist’s office very often. Because my parents didn’t have any dental insurance, they couldn’t afford to pay dental fees. Unfortunately, the decision to skip semi-annual dental appointments has led to my mom having many problems with her teeth recently. Sadly, her gums are receding. Because her dentist is concerned about how this condition will affect her teeth, he is being very proactive. One of the things he is considering performing is a set of root canals. On this blog, you will discover the most common dental issues root canals correct. Enjoy!

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3 Technologies That Are Making Dentistry More Patient-Friendly
Getting dental treatment is definitely important for your health and for cosmetic reasons, but many people don't think of the dentist's office as a particularly patient-friendly place. This is often especially true for patients who had a lot of dental work as children – early memories of a painful experience with the dental drill or an extraction accompanied by a lot of blood can cause you to dread the dentist well into adulthood.

3 Things To Know About Root Canals Before You Decide Not To Get One
Hearing the news that you need a root canal is probably not what you wanted to find out, but there is nothing you can do to change that fact. Getting a root canal can be expensive, depending on the tooth and the work needed, and you could end up having to pay up to $2,000. Because of this, many people wonder if they can solve the problem in a way that is cheaper.

Understanding And Breaking The Thumb-Sucking Habit In Your Child
Whether it's a pacifier or a thumb, most young kids find one or the other to be convenient for self-soothing purposes. Although it is a fairly typical part of early childhood development and most kids wean themselves before preschool, it can present a risk of serious dental issues in cases where the habit drags on too long. This is especially the case for kids with a thumb-sucking habit because of the shape of the thumb.

Hydraulic Sinus Condensing Vs Short Implants For Those With Upper Jawbone Loss
Have you just been informed that your upper jaw does not have ample bone to support standard dental implants? If so, you're not out of luck when it comes to revamping your smile. Hydraulic sinus condensing and short dental implants are both methods of dealing with this complication. Here is some information to help you decide which of these procedures is best for you. The Processes During hydraulic sinus condensing, a flap is cut in your gum to expose your jawbone.

You Do Not Have To Live With Diastema If You Do Not Want To
If you have had to deal with diastema, or a gap in your teeth, you may have felt singled out, or identified due to this visible characteristic. Although many people embrace their gap as a part of their looks, if yours makes you self-conscious, once you understand the cause of it, there are a couple of ways you can fix it. What Was the Cause of Diastema? Knowing the cause of your diastema will often have implications into your available options for treatment.

4 Common Issues Fixed By Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are unhappy with your teeth, you don't have to be. There are a number of common cosmetic dental issues that can easily be fixed by a cosmetic dentist. If you suffer from one of the following conditions, think about contacting a cosmetic dentist to determine what they can do to fix up your smile and give you one that you can be proud of. Crooked or Misaligned Teeth

Mulling Over Missing Molars? Three Reasons To Stop Putting Off Replacement Of Your Missing Teeth
When one or more adult upper or lower molars are removed due to disease or some type of damage or accident, it might seem sensible to consider foregoing restorative dentistry, because the missing tooth is not visible when speaking or smiling. Some patients justify this decision as a way to save money or as a way to avoid making room in a busy schedule to accommodate the dental procedure. However, failing to invest the time and funds required to replace an extracted molar with a dental implant or some other type of restorative option can have some serious consequences.

2 Important Things To Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis And Your Teeth And Gums
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful condition to have, but it does not only affect the joints in your body. RA can also have devastating effects to your teeth and gums, which is why you will need to provide the essential care your mouth needs if you suffer from RA. Here are two important things to know about RA and the health of your teeth and gums. How RA Affects Your Mouth

Three Situations That May Make A Dental Bridge Your Best Bet For Replacing A Missing Tooth
These days, many people who are missing teeth have them replaced with dental implants, which are posts that extend into the jaw, replacing not just the crown of the tooth, but the roots as well. Implants are considered the premier option for replacing teeth in most cases, since they prevent the roots from shifting and feel just like natural teeth. However, there are some situations in which a dental bridge -- which is a replacement of only the crown portion of the missing tooth -- may be a better option for tooth replacement.

How To Correctly Handle Knocked-Out Teeth To Maximize Reimplantation Success
Dental avulsion is the official name for when a tooth is literally knocked out of its socket. This type of trauma is typically caused by being hit in the face with an object. The good news about this type of injury is the tooth can sometimes be reimplanted into the mouth, as long as it's a permanent tooth and the person obtains dental care within 30 minutes. How the tooth is handled after the trauma can greatly affect the chances of successful reimplantaion, so here's what you need to do immediately after a tooth is knocked out.