Temporomandibular joint disease, more commonly referred to as TMJ, can be very painful to deal with. If you are one of the many people who suffer with TMJ symptoms, you may be taking pain medication and hoping that it works on the pain you feel in your jaw. However, you don't have to only rely on medicine to soothe your pain. Here are a few natural things you can do that may help you feel better.
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Most people don't have any understanding about dental implants, and those who do probably only know that it's an artificial tooth. And they would be right. A dental implant is a tooth with an artificial root that's been implanted into the jawbone. This article is to give you a general idea of what a dental implant is, and how this procedure is carried out.
Generally, people take quite good care of their teeth, but life happens, and sometimes we need help in maintaining our nice set of teeth.
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Adults are often reluctant to start wearing braces later in life, largely because of the expense and long treatment times the process traditionally requires. Fortunately, there is a viable alternative to standard braces that makes the entire process go much more quickly, while also cutting the cost. Known as speed braces, these dental appliances can take as little as a few months to achieve the intended effect. Speed braces allow adults who before thought they were going to have to live the rest of their life with overcrowded, crooked teeth to quickly deal with the problem.
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Oral piercings may be a good way to show off your sense of style and personality, but if you do have a mouth adorned with extra accessories, there are some things you will need to know before heading to a cosmetic dentist. Those little metal studs and rings can cause some issues with certain forms of dental treatment. You will have to discuss what will have to happen with your piercings with the dentist before you jump in and go for dental implant surgery.
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If you have never seen commercials for denture products that remove certain stains from fake teeth, then you are probably unaware of how some foods and products can discolor your natural teeth. Surprisingly, there are many things which can cause your teeth to turn an unsightly yellow, brown, or black color. Usually, when you see a dentist for a professional teeth whitening, the stains are so deep in your tooth enamel that it might take a couple rounds of whitening to get them their brightest and shiniest.
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