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When I was a kid, my parents, my sister, and I didn’t visit a dentist’s office very often. Because my parents didn’t have any dental insurance, they couldn’t afford to pay dental fees. Unfortunately, the decision to skip semi-annual dental appointments has led to my mom having many problems with her teeth recently. Sadly, her gums are receding. Because her dentist is concerned about how this condition will affect her teeth, he is being very proactive. One of the things he is considering performing is a set of root canals. On this blog, you will discover the most common dental issues root canals correct. Enjoy!

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3 Technologies That Are Making Dentistry More Patient-Friendly

Posted on February 18, 2016

Getting dental treatment is definitely important for your health and for cosmetic reasons, but many people don't think of the dentist's office as a particularly patient-friendly place. This is often especially true for patients who had a lot of dental work as children – early memories of a painful experience with the dental drill or an extraction accompanied by a lot of blood can cause you to dread the dentist well into adulthood. [Read More]

3 Things To Know About Root Canals Before You Decide Not To Get One

Posted on January 26, 2016

Hearing the news that you need a root canal is probably not what you wanted to find out, but there is nothing you can do to change that fact. Getting a root canal can be expensive, depending on the tooth and the work needed, and you could end up having to pay up to $2,000. Because of this, many people wonder if they can solve the problem in a way that is cheaper. [Read More]

Understanding And Breaking The Thumb-Sucking Habit In Your Child

Posted on December 29, 2015

Whether it's a pacifier or a thumb, most young kids find one or the other to be convenient for self-soothing purposes. Although it is a fairly typical part of early childhood development and most kids wean themselves before preschool, it can present a risk of serious dental issues in cases where the habit drags on too long. This is especially the case for kids with a thumb-sucking habit because of the shape of the thumb. [Read More]

Hydraulic Sinus Condensing Vs Short Implants For Those With Upper Jawbone Loss

Posted on December 23, 2015

Have you just been informed that your upper jaw does not have ample bone to support standard dental implants? If so, you're not out of luck when it comes to revamping your smile. Hydraulic sinus condensing and short dental implants are both methods of dealing with this complication. Here is some information to help you decide which of these procedures is best for you. The Processes During hydraulic sinus condensing, a flap is cut in your gum to expose your jawbone. [Read More]