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Posted on: 25 April 2017

CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) is a method that some dentists use to create crowns and other dental restorations for their patients. Unlike traditional dental restoration techniques, CEREC allows dentists to create crowns directly, rather than taking a mould of the patient's teeth and sending it to technicians who construct the crown in a dental laboratory. Here are five reasons to choose a dentist that uses CEREC technology next time you need a dental crown.
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Posted on: 24 April 2017

Dental phobias are extremely common in children, and fears can sometimes endure until the teen years. While it's easy to read a young child positive stories about the dentist, promise them treats at the end of their appointment, or give them a cuddle when they're scared, teens can feel trickier to help. Your teen may deny their dental phobia, be embarrassed, or refuse to discuss the issue with you. These tips will help you deal with the situation in a way that doesn't make your teen feel uncomfortable or humiliated.
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Posted on: 24 April 2017

Orthodontic devices like braces can reposition crooked teeth and correct jaw misalignment. This type of dental device usually needs to be worn for at least one year to produce the desired results. Read on to learn more about this subject. The benefits of wearing braces There are a number of benefits to wearing braces. Firstly, braces help to straighten out crowded, crooked or protruding teeth and close any gaps between them.
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Posted on: 24 April 2017

No matter how well you take care of your teeth, eventually, you may lose one or two as you get older. In America, 69 percent of people between the ages of 35-44 have lost at least one tooth to the rigors of time. Sadly, unlike alligators, which can regenerate missing teeth as much as 50 times, once you lose a permanent tooth, you either go without, or call upon the services of a dentist to replace the tooth.
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