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How Often Should You Visit The Dentist For Checkups?

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  The key to good oral health is a regular visit to a dentist. Twice a year visits to the dentist is recommended, although this might not be enough especially if you have certain oral health conditions. There are several reasons why you should book an appointment with a dentist on a regular basis. These include: 1. Professional Teeth Cleaning Most people think that brushing and teeth flossing are enough, and therefore they do not visit a dentist regularly. However, despite brushing and flossing, plaque can still build up. Plaque accumulation happens over time and this then hardens to tartar which causes gum disease and teeth cavities. The good news is that your dentist has the tools needed to easily remove plaque. Some of the tools your dentist will use to examine and clean your teeth include: mirrors, polishers, and scalers. It can be difficult for you to have a 100% oral health without a regular visit to the dentist. 2. Helps Prevent Gum Disease Gum disease is very common a

Is Getting Dental Implants Painful?

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Many people are subject to fearing pain. This fear can often prevent them from exploring permanent solutions to their tragic dental problems. Dental implants is a procedure that replaces missing teeth whereby implants are fixed into the jawbone. Natural-like teeth are then fixed onto these implants creating a new set of teeth and restoring your smile. This may sound painful and a long process but it doesn’t have to be. If several teeth are missing, an All-On-4 treatment technique is used whereby the entire teeth arch is placed on only four dental implants rather than every individual tooth. The best way to learn whether the dental implant procedure is right for you is to seek advice and expertise from your dental professional. How Much Does It Hurt? The pain from dental implants is comparable to the pain from a tooth extraction. The pain is bearable however you should understand that it can hurt during and after the dental implant process is complete. Some patients have reported th