When people get abscessed teeth, the pain from the condition typically prompts them to seek out dental care. In a small number of cases, abscessed teeth aren't painful or the person finds a way to manage the discomfort, which often results in the condition being left to fester. This is a bad idea, because an untreated abscessed tooth can lead to serious medical problems. Here are two you may be at risk for if you don't seek out emergency dental services to fix the infection.
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When it comes to maintaining your health, it can be difficult for you to find yourself ready and willing to head to your dentist's office. Many people have a somewhat irrational fear of going to the dentist that is largely unfounded and based on the notion that dental technologies and procedures have not changed over the past several decades. However, these fears and concerns are largely unfounded. Dental advances are occurring and developing all the time, just as such advances are occurring in other healthcare fields.
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One in every four adults has bad breath. So if you've been having issues with foul smelling breath, you're not in the club on your own. However, you can turn in your membership. There are a number of often overlooked factors that lead to issues with bad breath. As soon as you learn what these mistakes are, you can avoid them and keep your breath fresher.
Mouth Breathing
If you typically breathe through your mouth, this could also be to blame.
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If you have a new dental crown, it can last 15 or more years. This could be less time, however, if you do not take proper care of your teeth. Below is some information on how to maintain the crown so you will not have to have it replaced too soon.
Brushing and Flossing
If you have excess bacteria in your mouth, it can have a bad effect on your dental crown, as well as the rest of your teeth.
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There have been a myriad of new cosmetic dentistry products appearing on the market in the last decade or so. Among these are veneers and dental implants. However, as attractive as these new products may be, for some people and some dental situations, the best choice for creating a beautiful smile is still traditional dentures.
Dentures, also referred to as false teeth, have been around for several hundred years. Today's dentures are made of a base of flesh-colored acrylic resin with porcelain over metal teeth.
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