Missing teeth should be replaced immediately, but that can be difficult. You will need to pick out a specific type of replacement, of which you have three major options: dentures, implants, and bridges. They are all useful in their own ways, but they cost and feel dramatically different from one another, so you should do your research before committing. To help you out with that, here is an overview of dentures and how they compare to the competition:…
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If you wake up and feel like your mouth is on fire, or that your mouth is so dry you can hardly swallow, this could be due to many things. Below is some information about each of these, as well as the possible treatments to help you.
Dry Mouth
A decreased amount of saliva in your mouth causes dry mouth (xerostomia). This is generally due to a problem with the salivary glands in your mouth.…
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If your child complains that their teeth and face hurt and you can hear them grinding their teeth in the middle of the night, they could have temporal mandibular joint disorder. This is an issue that you want address with your dentist, and ultimately it will need to be treated by an orthodontist.
The signs of TMJ vary but shouldn’t be ignored, because this condition can cause lifelong problems if it isn’t treated.…
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