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What are Porcelain Crowns?
What are porcelain crowns? Porcelain crowns are made from dental porcelain that is shaped to replicate the appearance of a natural tooth. Porcelain crowns are strong and resilient; although they do age just likely your regular teeth and can need repairs or replacement if they become too damaged with time. The porcelain crown often replaces a…
Is It Safe to Get Dental Amalgam Fillings?
Is it safe to get dental amalgam fillings? Although the binding material used for amalgam fillings is mercury, getting a traditional metal filling poses no identifiable threat to health. Amalgams have been used in dentistry for over a century; so any problems with the mercury in fillings would have surfaced long ago. While this is…
What Do I Need to Know About Oral Health and Pregnancy?
What do I need to know about oral health in pregnancy? It is important for expectant mothers to maintain their great dental routine for good oral hygiene in pregnancy, as research has shown that the bad oral health of a pregnant mother may affect the health of their baby adversely. In one study it was found…
What Can I Do About My Receding Gums?
What are receding gums? Receding gums are also know as shrinking gums or loss of gum. The two main causes of receding gums are aggressive brushing of the teeth and gum disease. The biggest problems with receding gums, is that as the gums shrink they exposure the root of the teeth and this in turn leads…
Which Drinks Stain Your Teeth the Most?
Which Drinks Stain Your Teeth the Most? When it comes to staining your teeth, most people think the main culprits are things like tobacco, medications and food. However, drinks can stain your teeth just as badly. In fact, short of water and milk, most beverages will stain your teeth. On the list of highly staining…
