Your regular dental appointments are focused on cleaning your teeth and caring for your oral health. Keeping your teeth healthy is important for your overall health and well being! But if you’re interested in improving the appearance of your smile, you may want to take your dental healthcare a step further and get some cosmetic dentistry done. Cosmetic dentistry is not medically necessary, but it is becoming increasingly popular as a way to get a brighter, more beautiful smile. What Is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dental care that is focused on the appearance of …
What To Know About Adult Tooth Decay and Tooth Loss
Usually, when we talk about losing teeth, we are talking about the natural tooth loss that occurs in young children. While we all have fond memories of leaving our baby teeth under our pillows for the tooth fairy, tooth decay and loss later in life is less charming. Without proper care, tooth decay and/or tooth loss in adults can result in even greater damage to your oral health. What Is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is caused by a severe buildup of plaque on your teeth. Too much plaque on your teeth eventually begins to harm the dental enamel, causing cavities to form. A cavity is like a hole …
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