False teeth come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some sets of dentures may only replace one or two teeth that have been pulled out. Typically, partial dentures, like these, will clip onto healthy teeth on either side of the gap. They can be removed and cleaned just like other types of false teeth, of course. However, if your dentist has told you that a set full of full dentures will be needed, then it will mean replacing an entire set of teeth.
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When it comes to your teeth, you probably think they are in good condition. However, a lot of people actually gloss over many problems that they have simply because they don't know it is, in fact, a problem they need to be on the lookout for. This can, of course, be combated by regular visits to the dentist, but if you just want to have a regular look at your teeth in the mirror, that can help too.
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Unless you have an old-style amalgam (metal) dental filling, you would expect your restoration to be the same colour as your tooth. Contemporary fillings are typically made of a composite dental resin, and your dentist goes to some effort to make sure that the filling is the same colour as the tooth that hosts it. This makes your filling, for all intents and purposes, invisible to the casual observer. Until it's not, that is.
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Lots of people dislike how their teeth look, whether it's the colour, the shape, or just their overall look. However, it's not a nice feeling and can really impact your confidence. This article explains three things you can do if you don't like your teeth.
Think Carefully About Your Feelings
First, you should think carefully about your teeth and how you would want to change them. You might also think about why, as this is a good indicator of whether you'd benefit from cosmetic dentistry.
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If you're experiencing a severe toothache but you've decided to forego the emergency dental visit, you need to rethink that decision. Toothache pain isn't something that should be ignored, especially when it interferes with your daily activities. You might not realise this, but toothache pain is usually a sign that something bad is happening inside your teeth or below the gum line. Here are just some of the reasons you need to see an emergency dentist for your toothache pain.
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