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Top Reasons Why You Need A Dentist

February 28, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Have you ever doubted people whenever they tell you that you need a dentist? Perhaps you did because you were always told that brushing and flossing your teeth regularly will make sure that you will have the perfect teeth and the perfect oral health. But then, the moment that you feel intense pain because of a toothache, you may begin to wonder if brushing and flossing your teeth are enough to keep your oral health in top shape.

Regular brushing and flossing are really one of the top requirements of having a good set of teeth, but in order to keep them looking their best, you need a dentist’s valuable advice and a dental hygienist’s regular cleaning.

If you don’t have a dentist yet because you need a little convincing why you need a dentist, take a good look at the list below and see how a dentist offers more than just tooth extraction services.
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The Many Advantages of Dental Implants

January 31, 2013

Filed under: Dental Implants,Restorative Dentistry — Tags: — atriumfamily @ 4:52 pm

Why would you need dental implants? There are many different reasons and equally as many different ways a person can lose a tooth or several teeth at once. It can be brought about by an accident, it can also be of old age, and one of the more likely causes, poor dental hygiene and maintenance of oral health. If it does reach the point that you lose your teeth, there are still options available for you so that will still have that presentable smile and get the function and bite you once had with a complete set of teeth.

If Dental implants are right for you, then there are many ways it can benefit you and your lifestyle in a truly positive way. First off, dental implants are attached securely making it feel like they are real teeth. This gives you a boost of confidence so that you are not uncomfortable about having missing teeth and you still have a great smile.  Secondly, missing teeth, especially if you lose the ones at the front of your mouth, will definitely affect your speech. You will sound a bit difficult to understand.  Dental implants will not only restore your smile but also clear speech.
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Different Types of Dental Bridges

December 27, 2012

Filed under: Dental Bridges,Restorative Dentistry — Tags: , — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Do you any missing teeth? Do you suffer with a tooth that requires an extraction but you don’t want to have any gaps in your smile?

Modern dental bridges can help restore your smile and fill most gaps in your smile. Traditionally, dental bridges might have been cumbersome and uncomfortable, but today’s bridges are a nearly-natural and very natural-looking solution to missing teeth.

The most common type of dental bridge is known as the fixed bridge, which makes use of porcelain, ceramics and metals and usually involves the production of a false tooth which is anchored on adjacent teeth. As the name implies, a fixed bridge cannot be removed.
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5 Most Common Types of Smiles We Wear

December 3, 2012

Filed under: Other — Tags: — atriumfamily @ 7:52 pm

Everyone smiles for many different reasons. There is a certain something about a smile which makes it flexible and usable for many different situations and expressions. Here are some of the most common type of smile that we usually use, the differences in their meaning and their use on different occasions.

Of course the first type of smile is the happy smile. This is pretty easy to identify. If a person is pleased with something they experienced or if they are enjoying something, they will typically give a smile to display their joy. This can have minor differences as a happy smile can convey love, sweetness, acceptance, kindness, and so on.
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Invisalign, for the Image Conscious

November 29, 2012

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Invisalign — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

A beautiful smile can make a world of difference to your appearance, your self-esteem and your confidence. If your teeth aren’t perfectly straight, you have the option of undergoing orthodontic treatment to give you that picture perfect smile.

Braces are considered to be the most common and traditional form of orthodontic treatment. On the other hand, Invisalign is fairly new on the market, but is steadily gaining in popularity, especially with the younger crowd, with 2 million smiles now straightened with Invisalign. Both braces and Invisalign work to give you straighter, healthier, and ultimately more beautiful teeth. Before choosing which option to get, have a talk with your dentist at Atrium Family Dental so that he might address any questions and concerns you might have regarding Invisalign vs. braces and which is right for you.
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