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What is a Dental Implant Made Of?

http://www.castlehillsdentistry.com/2016/11/06/dental-implant-made/ There are several manufacturers of dental implants and materials used to make abutments and crowns. This gives dentists a variety of options to find the perfect one suited for the specific needs of a patient. Are you interested in getting a dental implant? Surely you would benefit from learning some important information about dental implants and the different materials it can come in. Read on this quick and practical guide to help you gain a deeper understanding of this procedure. Each type of implant material come with their own advantages and disadvantages. Also, a dentist might opt to use a particular material on his patients. When you find yourself in a dental implant consultation, you should get a recommendation on the best one for you. If you are looking to get a metal-free implant, make sure that you mention this to your dentist right at the beginning.  Dental implants  are available in a range of materia

Are You Sleeping Without Brushing?

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http://www.castlehillsdentistry.com/2016/11/24/sleeping-without-brushing/ Brushing is important for various reasons besides fresh breath since bad breath can invite many problems in your day to day life which can harm your image as well.  Skipping a brushing session can also increase the growth of bacterial build-ups like plaque, cavities and gum diseases. Might be peoples are not aware that American Dental Association recommends brushing your sparkling white teeth’s twice a day at least. People can be shocked to hear this, but going to bed without brushing your teeth is like going to bed with dung/poops in your mouth. Whenever you have a meal, the bacteria reside in your mouth dine on the food you eat. Like all living organism, these bacteria produce waste after a meal. This waste can be very acidic and can harm down your tooth enamel, causing cavities and root decay. Everybody need to brush every day especially before bed and if you do this practice then you and your fami

Diagnosis and Evaluation at D. Dental

A thorough initial oral examination involving charting, a visual examination, periodontal probing and x-ray evaluation is carried out for the accurate assessment and ultimate diagnosis of the dental problem and the level of damage caused by any disease. This evaluation is the foundation upon which the subsequent dental treatment is based. Periodontal disease, also called Periodontitis, is a chronic degenerative disease of the gums and surrounding bone in the oral cavity. At D. Dental we provide all the prophylactic services for Periodontitis, such as  Scaling and Root Planing , therapeutic drug injections, and gingival flap procedures to help prevent further bone loss surrounding the teeth.

Know About Oral Surgery

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Anyone who has experienced impacted wisdom teeth is bound to have had oral surgery. Although some impacted teeth do not show any symptoms, there are instances where they can cause certain issues like bad breath, headache, swollen lymph nodes, swelling, pain and bleeding, among many others. Wisdom teeth do not actually have any associated evolutionary purpose. Simply out, humans do not need them. In fact, about 85 percent of wisdom teeth are removed because of tooth crowding. Impacted teeth can lead to several dental issues like teeth misalignment and infection. What is Oral Surgery? Although there are instances when an impacted tooth does not have to be removed, those symptomatic cases usually require a surgical extraction. Local or general anaesthesia can be used to ensure the comfort of the patient. Oral surgery has become easier and more bearable now, especially with newly developed techniques and tools that allow for a quicker, safer and less painful procedure.