The History of Dentistry
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Can Tea Tree Oil Cure Your Toothache?
If you're looking for a natural remedy for a nagging toothache, then you may have heard that tea tree oil can help. How does this oil work on toothaches, and should you use it? How Does Tea Tree Oil Affect Toothaches? Tea tree oil is an effective natural pain remedy. The oil can deal with various problems. For example, it is a natural antiseptic that kills bacteria and viruses; it also reduces swelling.
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3-Point Guide For Bruxists Getting Dental Implants
Are dental implants for people who grind their teeth? Yes. That you unconsciously grind and clench your teeth is no reason why you should not get dental implants to replace that missing tooth. Even then, your dentist will assess the viability of these dental prostheses on a case-by-case basis and advise you accordingly. That said, there are several things that you should keep in mind even as you consider getting this tooth replacement option if you have bruxism.
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5 Tips for Dental Implant Recovery
As a permanent solution for lost teeth, dental implants bring many benefits. However, there is a small risk of infection and other complications following the dental implant fitting procedure. These five tips can help you to avoid complications and stay as comfortable as possible during recovery. 1. Don't Smoke Failure rates for dental implants are much higher in smokers than in non-smokers. While more than 98 percent of implants fitted in non-smokers successfully integrate into the gums, implants have a long-term failure rate of more than 15 percent in smokers.
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Effective ways used for teeth whitening
Teeth whitening continue to becoming more popular day by day, and the number of people taking the procedure seems to increase as the years pass by. However, the reason behind the increase in the number of people whitening their teeth is not a positive one. No one likes their teeth yellow or brown. The problem is that people can't avoid what causes discolouring of the teeth because it's one of their favourite daily routines.
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3 Things to Expect When Your Child Get a Palatal Expander
If your orthodontist doesn't think that your child's jaw will be big enough to accommodate all of their adult teeth, they may recommend that your child wears a palatal expander. An expander sits on the teeth and across the palate. Its aim is to widen your child's developing bones to give them more room in their mouth for all their permanent teeth. While a palatal expander may not seem as big an orthodontic step as regular braces, this device does take some getting used to.
Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved stories about the past. Whether the stories were about horses, wars, exploration or even dentistry, I loved to hear them. I find that knowing the history of something helps it to make sense and feel approachable. I know that some people have dental anxiety, and I too have suffered, but I also feel like the more you know about dental work and its history, the easier it is. This blog is dedicated to exploring the history of dentistry – What did ancient people use for fillings? How did early dentists numb their patients? Who was the first dentist? Those are just some of the questions I plan to answer here. Ready? Okay, let's dive into the history of dentistry together!