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March 8, 2023 Corrective jaw surgery is a reconstructive procedure that fixes issues with the alignment of your jaw.  When your jaw is misaligned, your smile may appear crooked, but there are potentially far worse problems brewing under the surface. Misaligned jaw bones can contribute to a host of health issues affecting how you eat, how you sleep, and the overall health and longevity of your teeth. If......

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March 1, 2023 If you are preparing for wisdom teeth removal, you may be wondering what foods you will have to cut out while you recover. You want to be careful about what you eat and how you eat to help your healing process be as smooth, easy, and quick as possible. Recovering from Wisdom Teeth Removal When recovering from wisdom teeth removal, you should wait a minimum......

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March 30, 2022 One of the ultimate goals of dentistry is to help people keep their teeth for as long as possible. Sometimes, natural teeth may become so damaged or decayed that there is no viable way to salvage them. In these cases, the best clinical approach may be to extract the teeth and replace them with dental implants. Here again, longevity is a foremost concern: Dentists, oral...

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March 23, 2022 Dental implants are one of the most popular options for replacing lost or extracted teeth. They are durable and robust, replicating the look and feel of natural teeth while providing long-lasting results. Dental implants are effective because they are made from high-quality materials. To better understand the composition of dental implants, it is worth looking at the three basic elements: the implant itself, the connecting......

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March 17, 2022 Advances in technology and treatment protocols have made dental implants a durable, economical choice for dental restoration. When effectively placed and properly cared for, dental implants have an average success rate of 95% to 98% over ten years. However, that also means there is a small margin for implant failure. One factor linked to an increased risk of implant failure is smoking. Multiple studies have...

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