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A tooth with a dental crown. (Courtesy of WMDS, Inc. / Animated-Teeth.com)80

You've just had a dental crown placed and now your tooth requires root canal treatment?

Some teeth that have dental crowns placed on them will later require root canal treatment. This hub explains why.

23 comments    health trauma dental crown
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Taking care of false teeth: Soaking solutions, commercial and homemade.

False teeth require daily care. This hub outlines the use of denture cleaning solutions, both homemade and commercial.

3 comments    health dentures false teeth
Lumineers can be much thinner than traditional veneers. (By permission DMHI,Inc. / Dental-Picture-Show.com74

Lumineers : Advantages and disadvantages when compared to traditional porcelain veneers. - Part I

A discussion detailing some of the advantages and disadvantages of Lumineers ® over traditional porcelain veneers.

5 comments    health advantages disadvantages
A broken tooth. (Courtesy of WMDS,Inc./Animated-Teeth.com)85

A dental crown or a filling, which is the better choice?

A discussion and illustrations outlining factors to consider when deciding between having a dental crown or filling placed to repair a broken tooth.

6 comments    health dental crowns
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How do you go about selling old dental work?

Advantages and disadvantages of selling scrap dental restorations locally or by mail.

0 comments    health dental dental bridges
Lumineers can be much thinner than traditional porcelain veneers. (By permission DMHI,Inc. / Dental-Picture-Show.com)82

Advantages and disadvantages of Lumineers porcelain veneers. - Part II

Part II of a discussion detailing advantages and disadvantages of placing Lumineers ® instead of traditional porcelain veneers.

0 comments    health lumineers
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Have you sold your scrap dental gold yet?

Gold and other precious metals have risen enough in value that a lot of people are taking advantage of their high price and are selling their scrap dental work such as gold crowns and bridges.

1 comment    health dental scrap gold
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Taking care of false teeth: The proper use of denture cleaners, soaks and brushes.

False teeth aren't maintenance free. They require care just like natural teeth. This hub outlines the steps needed to achieve effective denture cleaning.

3 comments    health denture denture brush
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Can using a mouthwash be as effective as flossing?

Oh, how many wishful patients have asked their dentist or dental hygienist this question: Can I just rinse with mouthwash instead of flossing? And as much as they would like to answer positively, sadly the...

1 comment    health flossing mouthwash
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The origin of person's bad breath must be identified before it can be treated.

The cause of bad breath can be varied. Before treatment for halitosis can be begun the type of bad breath that a person has must be determined.

1 comment    health bad breath halitosis
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