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Air abrasion is a newer technique that is being used by some dentists to
remove tooth decay and for other applications.
How does air abrasion work?
An instrument that works like a mini-sandblaster is used to spray away
decay. During the procedure, ... |
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There are several reasons why some people’s teeth grow in crooked,
overlapping, or twisted. Some people's mouths are too small for their teeth,
which crowds the teeth and causes them to shift. In other cases, a person's
upper and lower jaws aren't the... |
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Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a
durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which
ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve an
individual’s smile.
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Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap—these
two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth—and a false tooth or teeth in
between. These fa... |
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What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth
-- covering the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve
its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase th... |
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Dental language restorations are the various types of
solutions you and your dentist can consider to replace or restore missing teeth
or missing parts of the tooth structure. Tooth structure can be missing because
of
decay, deterioration of a previo... |
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What are dental veneers?
Veneers (also sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain
laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials that
are designed to cover the front surface of teeth. These shells are bonded to th... |
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Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1995 to treat a number of dental
problems. But, despite FDA approval, no laser system has received the American
Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance, which assures dentists that the
product or device meets A... |
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Recontouring or reshaping of the teeth (also called odontoplasty,
enameloplasty, stripping, or slenderizing) is a procedure in which small amounts
of tooth enamel are removed to change a tooth’s length, shape, or surface.
For what circumstances is r... |
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Tooth whitening is a procedure to lighten teeth and remove stains and
discolorations.
How do teeth become stained?
There are many reasons why teeth become discolored. Among them are:
the consumption of stain-causing beverages (colas, teas, coffees,... |
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