Porcelain veneers are very durable and are a great way to obtain a bright, even smile. The veneers are attached to your natural teeth using a special plastic cement, and the porcelain itself resists staining and withstands the forces your teeth experience when you're chewing. Generally, protecting your porcelain veneers simply involves avoiding habits that would damage or stain your natural teeth — don't chew on hard food, protect them from damage during sports, and avoid eating substances that stain your teeth.
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Dental implants are artificial teeth people choose to get when they have gaps in their mouths. To get one, though, a dentist will examine a person's mouth to make sure there is enough jawbone there to support the implant. The bone the dentist examines is located in the jaw, just below or above where the gap is, and here are a few things you should understand about this bone and how it affects the ability to get dental implants.
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Very few people actually enjoy the time spent in the dentist's chair, but it is one of those necessary evils in life. How can you make going to the dentist less intimidating? Below, you'll find a few tips to help you get through your troublesome time at the dentist's office.
Change it Up
If you've not been comfortable going to the dentist because you don't feel comfortable from the moment you walk in the door of the office, you might need to consider changing the dental practice that you use.
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Some dental issues can wait a few weeks for an opening at the dentist's office. Other issues are much more severe and they need to be dealt with right away. To help you have a better understanding of whether you need an emergency dentist, you will want to review the following information.
Your Tooth Feels Like It Is Pulsating
Even though it might feel like you should be able to see your tooth physically throb, you won't see that if you look in the mirror.
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While some issues with sensitive teeth cannot be prevented, there are some causes that you can take action to fix or prevent. Here are some common reasons why you have sensitive teeth, and what you can do to prevent it.
Teeth Grinding
It's possible that you grind your teeth, which may or may not be something that is in your control. Some people grind their teeth while they are sleeping, and it is something they feel that they cannot prevent or even stop from happening because it is not intentional.
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