Most people know to protect their teeth by wearing a mouth guard when they are playing contact sports. However, there are many ways you can damage your teeth when you are doing a wide range of activities. Even chewing ice or using your teeth to open a simple plastic baggie can injure your teeth. When you are exercising, you may not realize that damage can be done to your teeth and they may even be at risk of injury.
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Until recently, if you had a dental crown put on, the process would take place across two appointments. During the first appointment, your dentist would take a mold of the tooth, send it to the lab, and cover your tooth with a temporary crown. During the second appointment, your dentist would remove the temporary crown and put the permanent one into place.
Now, you have another option. Computer technology and 3D printing are allowing dentists to offer same-day crown services, which take place in a single appointment.
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Your dentist wants to maintain the health of your teeth and gums. However, the preservation of your oral health is not something that a dental professional can accomplish without your assistance. Your regular choices and the care that you provide for your mouth at home are important components of your oral health regimen.
Here are a few ways that you can help your dentist maintain your dental health.
Brush and Floss Correctly
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Teeth are one of the main areas of the body that many people neglect due to the fear of undergoing dental work. The worst thing about oral health neglect is that it often leads to a number of problems developing that can be expensive to repair. For instance, allow your teeth to decay can lead to them needing to be extracted, which might require costly procedures like bone grafting and dental implants to be replaced.
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September is the official back-to-school month. It is a great time of year to reset your child's dental habits and make sure that their dental health is on a positive path.
#1 Visit The Dentist
Make an appointment for your child with the dentist this month. The start of the school year is a great time to take your child to the dentist. It will help get your child back on track with their dental care and will help stress the importance of dental care as you start the school year.
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