A gingival graft, also called gum graft, is a procedure that covers exposed tooth root using grafted oral tissue from other regions of the mouth. Your teeth are surrounded by pink gingival and mucosa tissue. The tissue forms a barrier to protect the tooth from bacteria and the gingival acts as protection during certain things [...]
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Dental braces have always been the solution to correct teeth with overcrowding, spaces, overbites, crossbites, and underbites. Although the result is a straight smile, the road getting there isn’t very easy or painless. Braces are more commonly made out of stainless steel, archwires, and brackets. Having these things in your mouth can be uncomfortable and [...]
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Dental implants can be a great alternative to dentures. They’re permanent, can be done for one tooth or all, and they look and feel the same way as your natural teeth would. Dentures, however, are removable, can be slightly uncomfortable, and impede in regular activity. Dentures can slip and move around in your mouth, preventing [...]
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There are several options to choose from when it comes to getting a whiter, brighter smile. To do it yourself, most stores sell at-home tooth whitening kits that come with strips or mouth trays. If you want something that lasts much longer, dentists offer tooth whitening procedures that can be done in about an hour. [...]
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Have you been considering porcelain veneers? It’s hard not to when so many people, including celebrities, are getting them done. If you’re unhappy with your smile or the way your teeth look, porcelain veneers can be your solution. You can finally have that beautiful, luminous smile you’ve always wanted. Good candidates for porcelain veneers include [...]
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