The second molar is the tooth to the rearmost of each side of both the upper and lower jaw. Technically, the third molar or wisdom tooth is the final tooth in the row, but many people have their wisdom teeth surgically removed before eruption even happens. If you then also lose your second molar, there can seem to be a particularly large gap in the rear of your mouth that can interfere with chewing and give the first molar room to shift out of place.
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Do you have discolored teeth that cause you to feel self-conscious when you smile? You may be considering the possibilities of teeth whitening to make your smile radiant and bright. Before rushing out and getting a kit to whiten your teeth, you need to know about some potential mistakes that you should avoid making.
Whitening Teeth That Are Unhealthy
If you have teeth that are not healthy, and you whiten them, it can make your teeth worse.
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Being able to feel your best and confident about your appearance may mean having a nice smile. The key to making this happen can be as simple as having a consultation with your cosmetic dental professional. This will allow you to learn the various dental methods used to enhance your current smile and find out the one that is best to meet your individual needs.
Teeth Whitening
Who doesn't want to have whiter teeth?
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While you are waiting for your permanent bridge to be installed your dentist will give you a temporary bridge. This bridge is designed to cover any missing teeth and make your smile appear uniform. The temporary bridge is applied using a soft paste that makes the bridge easy to remove and reapply. While the bridge is only temporary, it can become damaged or cracked if it is mistreated. The bridge is constructed out of plastic, therefore, it is more susceptible to damage.
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Dental implants have been very successful at replacing missing teeth since the 1970s, with a 98% success rate to prove it. Successful surgeries result in an implant that is a permanent fixture of the mouth due to the titanium that forms a bond with the jawbone. While it is rare, complications can happen that involve the implant breaking and needing to be removed. Here are 3 reasons these complications can happen.
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