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• Tooth Bleaching, Bonding, Veneers Or Crowns? Ask Yourself These Questions To Get Your Answer

  27 May 2016

  Modern cosmetic dentistry offers so many options for creating a brilliant smile, from tooth bleaching and bonding to veneers and crowns, that it can be difficult to know which option or options you should focus on. Take a moment to ask yourself the following questions in your quest toward a more beautiful mouth. How Healthy Are Your Teeth? If your teeth are in good shape and merely need whitening, tooth bleaching is the most cost-effective and least invasive method for achieving your goal.

• How To Soothe Your Child's Toothache

  29 April 2016

  A toothache is bad enough for an adult, so imagine how horrific it is for a child. Kids are usually more sensitive to pain and may have trouble sleeping and doing their daily activities with a toothache. Whether the tooth pain is due to a cavity or abscess, your child does not have to deal with the excruciating pain forever. It is possible to give your child relief until you can get him to the dentist's office.

• The Dental Dangers Of Alcohol Abuse And Treatment Options Once In Recovery

  23 March 2016

  From its intense effects on the brain and heart to the possibility of liver damage and various forms of cancer, the dangerous risks of alcohol abuse are easy to see. While it plays a role in your physical and emotional health, alcohol can also wreak havoc on the underlying health of your mouth, teeth, and gums. If you are part of the 10 percent of Americans currently in recovery for substance abuse, such as a drug or alcohol addiction, it may be time to understand and repair the damage done to your oral health.

• 3 Affordable Cosmetic Dental Procedures

  19 February 2016

  When you hear the term cosmetic dentistry, you may imagine expensive procedures, such as veneers and dental implants. It's true — many cosmetic procedures are expensive, but there are others that are extremely affordable but still give you a wonderful smile. Check out these three inexpensive cosmetic dental procedures. Tooth Whitening Tooth whitening is an extremely popular cosmetic dental procedure in the US. Your tooth can develop discoloration for many reasons, such as stain-causing foods/beverages (red wine, coffee, etc.

• Your Teenager's Teeth: What To Expect (And How To Cope)

  28 January 2016

  As your children enter their teenage years, you undoubtedly have a full plate of worries without also losing sleep over the state of their teeth. But once you're aware of the specific dental challenges teenagers face, you're in a much better position to deal with them effectively. Here are some common issues that threaten teenage teeth -- and what you can do to prevent or correct them. Malocclusion The words "