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There comes a time in everyone's life where they are faced with a dental problem at occurs during the weekend or maybe during your dental office after hours. Determining if these situations are considered to be an emergency can be difficult when the dentist is out of the office. To help better determine if you have a dental emergency, Dr. Naran and the dental team at Naran Family Dentistry have provided a guideline for you to review.
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In time, your gums will start to pull away from your teeth, in return this will cause your tooth’s root to be exposed and create spaces between your teeth. These spaces are commonly known as “pockets” and are a breeding ground for harmful, disease-causing bacteria, this type of bacteria can ultimately lead to tooth loss. Even though the symptoms of gum recession are typically the same, the causes of gum recession are a bit more complex.
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As you grow older, you become more susceptible to developing gum disease, and this makes the care and maintenance of your mouth and teeth even more important. As with other types of oral diseases it is important to practice preventative measures when it comes to gum disease. However, one key factor is that gum disease if left untreated can lead to more serious health problems. Gum disease can lead to other systemic diseases because if left untreated it can travel through your bloodstream to the rest of your body.
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It’s that time of year again and it tis the season to be jolly and to give unselfishly. With that being said what better gift to give yourself if you’re suffering from missing teeth then dental implants. Doing so will help increase your confidence and also boost your self-esteem. Also,
your missing teeth can have a major impact on your oral health, because overtime the bone
that was once supporting those teeth will begin to deteriorate causing jaw misalignment.
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Dental anxiety can exist for many reasons, and elimination of nerves may seem impossible. No matter the doctor or the procedure, people suffer from extreme nerves and become anxious when they know they have an appointment. Doctors are turning to sedation dentistry to ease the minds of their patients, and to allow their treatments to go smoother.
Sedation dentistry is a way for an anxiety free appointment. What many do not think about is that when a patient expresses anxiety or nerves of any kind, it makes the procedure harder to complete for the doctor and their team, because it puts them on edge. With sedation dentistry, doctors and patients can now have an effortless procedure.
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General dentists are important to see on a regular basis because of their ability to routinely check the oral cavity for problems. Not ever oral issue needs a specialist’s attention, so a general dentist is a perfect doctor to go to. It is a general dentists job to perform routine mouth examinations, professional cleanings, and discuss overall health of the teeth and soft tissue. If you are wondering what specifically a general dentist priority is, here is a list of things general dentists check for.
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Although, it is a common belief that with old age comes the loss of teeth there is actually potential for teeth to remain intact and last a lifetime. One major way to avoid the loss of teeth is to take steps to ensure you don’t get periodontal disease. These types of disease are triggered by bacteria and it attacks the gum tissue around your teeth. When the disease progresses, it results in bone loss within the jaw which can then lead to the loss of your teeth soon after. The truth is it’s hard to recognize the different gum disease symptom. Therefore, it’s very important to have regular appointments with your dentist.
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Cosmetic dentists play a huge role in improving the confidence of their patients almost immediately upon the patient’s completion of a cosmetic procedure. New advancements in the field of
cosmetic dentistry have allowed cosmetic dentist to offer painless procedures that include long-lasting results. Review the information below to get a better understanding of exactly what cosmetic dentists do:
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As we all know, toothaches and any type of oral injury can be extremely painful and should be seen by a dentist immediately. Dental emergencies should be seen immediately by a professional. These emergencies include broken teeth, teeth that have been knocked out, or teeth that have been forced out of the socket. With some emergencies, you may experience pain in the cheeks, lips, or gums and may have cuts or abrasions on them from where the teeth come out of the socket.
If you’ve had a tooth recently knocked out, you should see your dental professional. If you know where your tooth went, gently scrub it to get rid of any dirt or debris and bring it to your dentist. Whatever you do, you should never try to put your tooth back in the socket, as it may cause more damage. If you suffer from this, seek dental attention, as quickly as possible.
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At Nanran Family Dentistry Dr. Naran not only offer general dentistry options, he also offers cosmetic dentistry options as solution to a variety of oral complications.
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