Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog
Bad habits can have an adverse effect on both your overall and oral health in time. Most people are aware of the negative effects of smoking. Chemicals found in tobacco (nicotine, tar, etc.) are well known to cause many oral, lung, and heart conditions. Many people have switched to “Vaping” as a newer alternative to smoking cigarettes.…
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Good oral hygiene is very important for your dental and overall health. Most people focus on brushing their teeth to prevent cavities. Your gums also play a major role not only in your dental health, but in your overall well-being. Good oral hygiene requires brushing and flossing to maintain teeth, gums, and oral tissue. Gums are made of…
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It is possible to save a badly decayed or broken tooth. Root canal therapy is done when the tooth’s nerve tissue or the pulp becomes inflamed from deep decay, tooth fracture, or cracks in the tooth. The Dentist will remove the nerve, disinfect and shape the canal(s), and then place a root filling to preserve…
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Cosmetic Dentistry is an important branch of dental science that improves the appearance of teeth, gums and/or bite. It primarily focuses on improving the color, position, shape, size, alignment and overall smile appearance. Having cosmetic dental work will give you whiter, brighter straight teeth. Your self confidence and glowing smile can easily be restored with some simple dental…
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Snoring is an embarrassing issue that disturbs your partner and others sleeping around you. Mere snoring happens when your nasal passage is blocked, and it generally goes away when you feel healthy again. But persistent snoring can be serious. If you wake up abruptly in the middle of the night when snoring, then it can…
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Your teeth are packed with nerves that inflame when you have a toothache. The nerves and tooth can also become infected. A tooth infection can lead to serious complications for your overall health and should never be ignored. Symptoms of Tooth Infection Throbbing tooth pain Red and soft gums Intense pain in the jawbone, ear…
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Cosmetic Dental Bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-coloured resin material (a durable plastic material) is used to repair a decayed, small fractured, or discoloured tooth. Bonding is one of the easiest ways to create whiter and natural-looking perfect teeth. Benefits Of Dental Bonding The composite resin used in bonding is shaped and polished…
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