Toenails are made up of keratin and are our protective shield for the tissue on our toes. The condition of our nails can be a direct indicator of our overall health. Many things can go wrong if we ignore our nails and what they are telling us. Common disorders and diseases that affect the toes are bacterial and fungal infections‚ warts‚ tumors‚ and ingrown toenails. Ingrown Toenails Onychocryptosis is the correct medical term for ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails are one of the most common nail
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Dental Hygienists It is time for your yearly check up at the dentist to clean and polish your teeth. How do you react? Are you scared to go? You may be thinking about your last trip to the dentist where they poked and picked you with needles. They left you with your teeth hurting and gums swollen. They may have even had to give you a shot in your gums to numb your mouth and you couldn’t talk without spitting everywhere. You are dreading this trip and don’t want to go. You ask yourself‚ “Is this really
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Good oral health is important for good overall health. The number one benefit of taking your child to a pediatric dentist is the development of good dental hygiene habits that will last throughout life. Pediatric dentistry is a specialized field that requires specific training‚ treatments‚ tools and medical knowledge beyond general dentistry training. They also learn how to engage young children to help make their visits to the dentist’s office enjoyable and as stress-free as possible for the parents
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Orthodontic treatment is not just for teenagers. It is recommended by the American Academy of Orthodontists for children to have their first visit to an orthodontist at around the age of seven years. This is the age when most children have both baby and adult teeth and the orthodontist can diagnose and correct tooth and jaw issues early to avoid surgery in the future. Parents may not be able to tell if their child needs orthodontic treatment. Early diagnosis means the orthodontist can: • Help
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A Few Things To Know About Having A Root Canal If you have a deep toothache or abscess‚ your dentist may tell you a root canal treatment is needed to relieve your pain and save your tooth. A root canal is a routine dental procedure that’s necessary when the pulp of your tooth is infected due to tooth decay‚ a crack in a crown‚ or a tooth injury. Here is some more information you may want to know. How Root Canal Treatment Saves Your Tooth When the pulp of your tooth is infected‚ it is very painful
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At Sunrise Dental’s four Triangle-area locations‚ we are proud to offer an alternative to traditional silver fillings — tooth-colored fillings. Unlike silver and amalgam fillings‚ tooth-colored fillings are inconspicuous and practically undetectable. An added advantage? Tooth-colored fillings are stronger because they are directly bonded to the teeth. Let’s talk about why you might need a filling and the benefits of our metal-free material. Why Might I Need A Filling? Dental fillings are used
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Crooked smile? Explore your Orthodontic options. Receiving orthodontic treatment is one of the best investments a patient can make in his or her oral health. Not only is a straight smile attractive‚ those with properly aligned teeth can reduce their risk for common conditions like periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay. Since our dentist has received advanced training in orthodontics‚ our practice is honored to offer traditional braces and clear braces along with preventive and restorative dental
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(Teeth Whitening) KӧR Teeth Whitening Within The Comfort Of Your Burke‚ VA‚ Home The KӧR teeth whitening system is a proven way to achieve the pearly smile that you’ve always dreamed about – and you can do it in the comfort of your own home! Why walk around performing your day-to-day activities with stained‚ yellow teeth when you can use the simple take-home KӧR whitening system to whiten your teeth and help you make a strong impression on everyone you meet? KӧR is a deep bleaching method to whiten
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5 Laser Dentistry Treatments‚ You Have Not Heard About Laser dentistry is acquiring appeal as a treatment for gum illness‚ however‚ there are numerous other extremely beneficial functions for this innovation. Right here are 5 treatments that are more quickly carried out by lasers than scalpels. Tongue Tied Physicians call it ankyloglossia‚ and in extreme cases it can make consuming‚ speaking‚ and controlling the tongue hard. Laser dentistry can be utilized to reduce the membrane‚ therefore releasing
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Meta description; [The surprising fact is that some people are more prone to cavities because of their lifestyle and other issues‚ read this article on dental cavities to protect your dental health]. Every young person has it drilled into their head‚ that brushing and flossing are the recommended way to stop the development of cavities. Even adults still believe this myth spread by good meaning parents and some dental professionals. The fact is that there is much more to dental cavities and cavity
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