Acidic foods can eat away at tooth enamel, which can in turn lead to damaged teeth. While you can avoid some junk foods completely, it may be harder to eat healthy while completely avoiding acidic foods. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to enjoy the acidic foods you love while still caring for your teeth. Here are just a few things to keep in mind when adding acidic foods to your diet.
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Some people mistakenly believe that impacted wisdom teeth do not cause problems. In actuality, there are a host of problems that could result from an impacted tooth, even if it never causes pain. If you suspect that you have an impacted wisdom tooth, here is what you need to know.
What Are the Symptoms of Impacted Teeth?
Impacted teeth are simply those which failed to erupt from the gums. The teeth can be forced back into the gums because there is not enough room for them to erupt.
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Getting oral surgery for dental implants is a big decision, and it's natural to have some concerns when you're investing in implants. Here are some answers to common questions that patients have.
Will Dental Implants Hurt?
Dental implant surgery is designed to create as little pain as possible. Both local and general anesthesia can be used during the actual surgery process. For the healing period, your doctor will prescribe you antibiotics and strong painkillers to help manage your pain.
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The bone surrounding a socket where a tooth has been extracted will begin to deteriorate right away through a process called bone resorption. This can make it difficult for your dentist to insert the anchor needed in your mouth to attach an implant later on and you will usually have to have a bone graft done to secure the anchor to the bone. Your dentist may decide to try to preserve the bone right after a tooth extraction to prevent the resorption process from happening.
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If the years have not been kind to your teeth, cosmetic dentistry can restore them to their original beauty. This is particularly true if you have minor problems such as chips, cracks, or discoloration. Your cosmetic dentist can place porcelain veneers directly over the surface of your teeth to cover the damage, and restore the appearance of your teeth. Once you have your porcelain veneers, you'll have to take some extra precautions to keep them in good condition.
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