An overbite occurs when some of the upper teeth jut out farther than normal so that the teeth cross over or cover the lower teeth. Leaving an overbite untreated can cause wear damage to the backs of the upper teeth, create bite issues, and impact your self-esteem. There are a few different dental treatments that can treat an overbite. The right treatment for you depends in part on the severity of the overbite.
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Have your teeth seen better days? Do you need to go to a general dentist, to have some work done, but holiday shopping has left your wallet feeling too light? Although important to your health, dental work can sometimes seem out of reach due to financial concerns. Fortunately, not every visit to the dentist has to result in spending a fortune. Here are some tips on how to save money on dental visits:
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Cosmetic dentistry is more a concept than it is a dental specialty. Because of that, you have to show caution when choosing a dentist to improve your smile. Before you speak to a cosmetic dentist, you should first speak to a regular dentist, such as Plymouth Valley Dental Group. Here's why.
1. Your Regular Dentist Might Have the Skills You Need
You may see some cosmetic procedure advertised and feel you should take advantage of it while the offer is good.
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If your teenage child has straight teeth, yet a dentist tells you that you should consider getting braces for the child's teeth, you might wonder how this could be. In most cases, this is due to something called a malocclusion, and here are a few things to understand about this.
What is a malocclusion?
Malocclusion is a word that refers to having a bad bite. A bite is the way the upper and lower jaws fit together when a person's mouth is closed.
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If you are missing one or more teeth, your dentist will likely recommend that you replace them with implants. Dental implants look just like natural teeth, can last a lifetime when cared for properly, and help protect the teeth around the missing tooth from damage. However, there are a few different types of dental implants your dentist might recommend, depending on your needs. These fall into two main categories: endosteal and subperiosteal implants.
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