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Faithfully caring for your oral health is more important than you think. It’s not just about having white teeth. Gum disease can sneak up on you over time, and the inflammation it causes in your body can be detrimental to your health in numerous ways. Pay attention to these dangers of untreated gum disease.
When you notice a gap in someone’s front teeth, you typically assume they have had this gap since they were quite young, but what if this gap happened recently? Let’s look at reasons why a person may notice a recent shift in their front teeth.
How serious is a tooth abscess? All infections can become serious, and a tooth abscess is one such infection inside your teeth roots and gums which can quickly spread to other areas. Don’t delay in getting treatment. Let’s find out why.
Scientists have been studying the connection between dental health and heart disease for many years. Some studies seem to confirm an association or connection, however, others do not. More research is needed to definitively prove the connection. Let’s review the studies and why many believe there is an association between the two.
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Many people avoid the dentist due to fear, some just delay if they are not having any issues, while others become more embarrassed the longer they put it off. Whatever is keeping you from visiting the dentist, put all your worries aside. Manhattan Dental Arts has seen and heard it all and will be non-judgmental. Going to the dentist when you haven’t been in years might not be as bad as you think.
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Remember when you were a kid and going to the dentist always felt like a test? Did you have a cavity this time? Did your mom and dad give you a surprise treat or money if you were cavity free? Even though you are now an adult, how to know if you have a cavity is still important.
Periodontal disease may sound a lot more serious than gum disease, but be advised they are exactly the same thing.
We live our lives, eat and drink what we want, and never think much about what certain habits can do to our bodies over time. If you are beginning to notice your teeth looking a bit dull and dingy with brown spots, let’s consider those brown spots on teeth: the causes and treatment options.
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A fear of going to the dentist is quite common. If you have a fear of going to the dentist, keep reading to find out about sedation dentistry, a fear-free dental option.
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There are many who think if something doesn’t hurt, everything is just fine — I brush my teeth every day, floss occasionally, and I don’t have a toothache, so why go to the dentist? If you wait until something hurts, you could be too late. Let’s learn why teeth cleanings are so important.