New parents are wise to learn everything they can about infant dental development. By spending meaningful time teaching your growing child how to brush their teeth and eat foods that are healthy, you may save yourself from facing big dental bills in the future.
The very first teeth
No two children will sprout their baby teeth at the same time, so parents shouldn't be overly concerned if their baby's teeth poke through earlier or later than the teeth of another family's baby.
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If you are missing one of your molar teeth and would like to fill in this space, your dentist might recommend getting a dental bridge. Traditional bridges are ideal when the missing tooth has a tooth on each side, but this option will not work if you are missing one of your last molar teeth. Because this missing tooth would only have one tooth next to it, your dentist might suggest using a cantilever bridge.
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Budgeting for dental care can sometimes be difficult, but it's well worth the trouble. Taking care of your teeth doesn't just ensure that your pearly whites remain healthy and cavity-free, it can also affect the health of the rest of your body. The following tips can help you save money on your dental care while still ensuring that your health is put first.
Tip #1: Put Prevention First
Lowering your risk of dental problems starts at home.
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There are two major methods of bonding veneers onto teeth. The traditional/preparation method involves drilling away some tooth enamel before bonding the veneers. The no-preparation method, which uses ultra-thin veneers, doesn't involve drilling the enamel. The latter is also known as the "no shots and no drill" technique because you don't need an anesthetic shot if your treatment doesn't involve drilling. It is a favorite of many people who don't want to bother with the initial preparation, but it does have its drawbacks.
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Sometimes, the cause of tooth pain is obvious. Broken teeth and large fractures, of course, can be seen in the mirror. But what if your tooth looks completely normal? Unfortunately, this doesn't rule out the possibility that you have a fractured tooth. Hairline fractures can be so fine that even dentists have difficulty distinguishing them on x-rays.
Hairline Fracture Symptoms
Many of the symptoms of a fractured tooth are similar to other dental problems: pain and sensitivity centered around a specific tooth.
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