PERIODONTITIS

Periodontitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment!

Periodontitis, also popularly known as gum issue, is a terrible gum infection that spoils the soft tissue and if left untreated, can damage the alveolar bone that delivers support to your teeth. This actually, may heighten the chances of heart attack, stroke, and other health troubles. The name “Periodontitis” actually denotes “inflammation around the tooth.” Periodontitis can make teeth loosen …

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Dental Crowns: What Are Its Types and Its Benefits?

  Is your chipped or damaged tooth troubling you? Then, Dental Crowns can be your best option!  A Dental Crown is in fact, a tooth-shaped cap that is planted over a tooth to conceal the fractured or damaged tooth. This dental practice is performed to regain the size, shape, and strength of the chipped tooth and also uplift its appearance. …

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What You Should Know Before Getting Invisalign for Teens

Many teens are super conscious about their looks, and adding traditional metal braces to the equation just makes the average kid feel even more self-conscious about their smiles. That’s why so many people are choosing Invisalign for teens in Jacksonville, FL. Here are a few things you should know if you’re trying to decide whether Invisalign Teen is right for …

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About Dental Implants And Their Benefits

Dental implants are the strongest form of dental restoration in the field of dentistry. These are titanium posts that are implanted into the jawbone and a crown is attached to this post. This is perfect to restore teeth for patients who have lost just one or two teeth. However, with all-on-4 implants and implant-supported dentures, dental implants can now also …

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Caring for Your Smile after Invisalign® Treatment

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You still need to take care of your teeth to keep your beautiful smile. Keeps these things in mind when you think about your oral care routine. Retainers Many patients do …

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The Evolution of the Toothbrush

Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), “early forms of the toothbrush have existed for nearly 5,000 years.” But what exactly did the first toothbrush look like? Toothbrush Timeline With help from The …

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Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache

Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. Dr. Franklin Rios and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this common problem. Toothaches can be caused by infections, gum diseases, teeth grinding, trauma, or having an abnormal bite. Several symptoms may become noticeable when you start to experience a …