Deanna Phillips

  • Issues You May Experience With Dental Crowns

    Porcelain dental crowns are commonly used to cover teeth that have a lot of decay on them, and getting a dental crown might be the only option you have to save a tooth that is damaged. The good news about dental crowns is that they are very durable, which means they last a long time. The bad news is that there are things that can go wrong with dental crowns, but you can protect yours by taking good care of your oral health.
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  • Chipped A Front Tooth? What Are Your Best Repair Options?

    Because your front teeth take the majority of impact from biting on food, drinking from bottles, or even chewing on fingernails, chipping a front tooth is a relatively common dental issue. However, when you find yourself facing an unsightly chipped tooth in your own mirror, you may be frantic and wondering what you can do to repair this issue as quickly as possible. Fortunately, advances in dental technology have given dentists more options than ever before to repair minor to major chips.
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  • Answering Some Health Questions About Clear Aligner Braces

    If you are an extremely health conscious person, then you may be concerned about the various products you use and how they may affect your body. If you want to straighten your teeth with Invisalign aligners, then you may have some questions about the braces and their use in terms of your overall health. Keep reading to learn about some questions and answers that can help you understand some important aligner health information.  Are Invisalign Aligners Made With BPA?
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  • Trench Mouth And Smoking: What You Need To Know

    While smoking continues to decline within the American adult population, there are still 40 million adults smoking in the United States. Smoking causes a range of serious health issues, including problems with oral and dental health that include a condition that people commonly refer to as trench mouth. Find out why smokers are more susceptible to trench mouth, and learn more about the steps you may need to take if you suffer from this condition.
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  • What You Should Know About Root Canal Treatment

    You can get an infection in just about any part of your body, and your teeth are no exception. When you do have a tooth infection, it may or may not cause pain, but either way, it needs to be treated before it spreads or worsens. If you are unsure about root canal treatment, check out these five facts, so you know a bit more about the process. The Procedure Isn't Painful
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  • Early Cavity Detection: Why It Is So Important And Methods Dentists Use

    Cavities are your worst enemy when it comes to the health of your teeth, and this is why dentists spend a lot of time and effort trying to locate them when they first begin appearing on your teeth. Dentists now use a variety of different techniques to find cavities, and they always recommend treating them, even if they are almost invisible to the human eye. Here are three important things to know about cavities.
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  • Can Oil Pulling Whiten Your Teeth?

    Around 80 percent of Americans aged 18 to 49 want whiter teeth, and American consumers spend over $1.4 billion on over-the-counter products to help them get the gleaming smile they're looking for. Modern tooth bleaching products use special chemicals to help whiten your smile, but people have used countless natural solutions to look after their teeth for centuries. Oil pulling is an ancient Indian technique that many people believe can help boost dental health and give you whiter teeth.
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  • A Guide to Keeping Track of Clear Braces in Middle School

    Getting any type of orthodontic treatment is a huge responsibility. For middle school children, extra responsibility is added when removable clear braces are chosen. During the school day, children will typically remove these braces to eat lunch, eat snacks, or give oral presentations to a class. Staying organized is important and this is why children should go out of their way to keep track of the braces. Losing the clear braces can result in replacement costs and delays in tooth correction, but the process is easily preventable.
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  • Understanding Two Baby Tooth Eruption Issues

    If you have recently had a baby, then the health of your child is likely very important to you. In fact, the early actions you take as a parent can affect your child through adulthood. This is especially true when it comes to the teeth, because good care of the baby teeth is needed so adult teeth can come in strong and healthy. You may see some issues with the way the baby teeth come in, so keep a close eye on your baby and seek out dental care if you see any abnormalities.
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  • 5 Jaw Exercises To Help Ease Nerves Before The Dentist

    Just the thought of going to the dentist can result in a clenched jaw. Instead of arriving at your dentist appointment stressed, you can take preventative measures to ensure that you are relaxed as possible. By focusing directly on your jaw, you have the ability to stretch muscles and keep an open mouth for when your dentist goes in for an exam. The following five jaw exercises are not just great for the dentist, but they can become a part of your daily routine to add strength and flexibility.
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