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Teeth Whitening: Effects, Benefits, and Risks

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Did you know we discovered the effects of teeth whitening by accident? Dentists used to give patients with gum disease hydrogen peroxide in mouthwash. After using these mouthwashes for a while, their teeth would become whiter. Today, cosmetic dentists in Hyde Park and other health care providers offer teeth whitening. So do some cosmetic businesses. … Continued

Porcelain Veneers – Pros, Cons, and Procedure

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Porcelain veneers are a paper-thin layer of porcelain that a cosmetic dentist in Hyde Park binds to your tooth or teeth permanently. This is done to conceal or change their shape, color, or positioning. Veneers are an aesthetic and serious procedure in dentistry. Your dentist of choice should be someone whose work you like and … Continued

Gum Disease: Signs, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported concerning data on the prevalence of gum disease (periodontal disease) in Americans. More specifically, the data came from a study titled Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States. It was published in the official publication of the International and American Associations for Dental Research, which … Continued

Causes of Cavities and Pain Remedies

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Bacteria in your mouth react to sugars and starches in a way that causes cavities. Plaque forms over the teeth when the bacteria break down these foods. This plaque gets filled with acid and begins to damage the enamel as a result. If it is not cleaned regularly, it forms tartar, which in turn can … Continued

The Cost of Cosmetic Dentistry

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Having a straight, bright, white smile is something almost all people hope to have. While perfectly straight and vibrant teeth used to be reserved for the rich and famous, modern advances in cosmetic dentistry have made a perfect smile more attainable to the masses. This is particularly true for cosmetic procedures that also double as … Continued

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