Oral health is an integral aspect of overall well-being. It's not just about having a beautiful smile; poor oral health can complicate conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. This is where family dentistry comes into play. By catering to the dental needs of all family members, regardless of age, family dentists play a pivotal role in keeping your family healthy.
What Is Family Dentistry?
Family dentists are akin to general dentists, but they specialize in treating patients of all ages.
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Cosmetic Dental Treatments For Intrinsic Dental Discoloration
Intrinsic dental discoloration refers to discoloration associated with your dentin. Your dentin is naturally dark in color and if you have enamel erosion which causes your enamel to thin, the underlying dark dentin will show through. When this happens, it can make your teeth look stained, discolored, or dull. Cosmetic dental treatments such as bleaching are ineffective in treating intrinsic staining because the stains are not on the surface of your teeth.
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Tips For Dealing With Sensitive Teeth
Sensitive teeth have weak, thin, or worn enamel, allowing the denting to feel the effects of stimulating substances and temperature. For example, you might feel discomfort or pain when taking a cold beverage. Below are some ways to deal with teeth sensitivity.
Avoid Further Damage
Anything that erodes, pits, thins, or cracks the enamel increases teeth's sensitivity. Avoid such things since they will worsen the sensitivity. For example, you should:
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of One-Stage Dental Implants?
Traditional dental implants have two surgery stages. During the first stage, your dentist opens your gum, drills into your bone, and attaches an implant post. During the second stage, they reopen your gum and attach an abutment to the post. They then attach a false tooth to this abutment.
One-stage implants use the same tools and techniques. However, they cut out the second surgical stage. Here, your dentist attaches the abutment during the first stage of the process when they insert the implant post.
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