If you are a sports enthusiast or if you enjoy rough-housing with your children, then you may be used to scrapes, cuts, and bruises. An occasional mouth injury may crop up as well. However, what happens when a tooth cracks and it is not directly connected to an injury? Is this really an emergency like a completely dislodged tooth? Well, if the crack is caused by decay, then this is a decay-induced break that may mean a trip to the emergency dentist.…
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If you’ve not been to a dentist since you were a kid, you may be wondering what to expect if you decide to go. Even if you’ve been lucky enough to avoid dental problems and toothaches, it’s still a good idea to see a dentist for a checkup, especially if it has been years since your last one. The first visit may only consist of an examination, with treatment and cleaning scheduled for future visits.…
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If you have stains on your teeth, you probably aren’t as concerned about which type of staining you have. You just want to know how to get rid of the stains. There are two types of dental stains: extrinsic (those that develop on the exterior) and intrinsic (those that develop internally). Both can lead to brownish, grey, or yellow tooth staining, but their causes and treatments differ.
Extrinsic Dental Stains…
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