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Laser technology has several applications in dentistry, and it can potentially change the outlook of dentistry. Laser technology means little use of traditional dental instruments like dental drills or scalar. Hence, lower anxiety level among the patients. Thus, the inclusion of laser technology reaps numerous benefits. There are two types of lasers used for the …

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Many of us still view laser technology as a far fetched technology of the future. However, we are not very far from the world that completely encompasses laser technology. Lasers have already turned around several industries. Medical sectors, such as dentistry, have begun to use lasers to treat diseases. What is laser dentistry? It refers …

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The process of removing cavities and then filling the teeth with dental fillings is pretty straightforward. Apart from cavities, fillers are an effective remedy for a chipped or broken tooth. The simple procedure is quite long-lasting and is done right at Brookshire Smile Dental. At Brookshire, we care about your smile and give in our …

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Dental diseases are widespread, and chances you might have one right now. However, with diseases come its symptoms. Hence, if you can detect one or two of these symptoms, you should visit a dentist as soon as possible. Here is a collection of the five most common types of dental diseases you should keep an …

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Waking up every morning and brushing teeth for most of us is an automated task. Half asleep, our one hand reaches for the tube while the other grabs the toothbrush. We don’t give the process of brushing much thought. If you are like me, you don’t give toothpaste much attention either. However, do you know …

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Toothache is one of the worst pain ever; whoever experiences it knows its mental and physical tortures. Many agree that tolerating other problems is better than a toothache; however, almost everyone faces it at least once in their lifetime. Toothache is a result of many reasons, including sensitivity, gum diseases, infections, and bad habits. People …

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Your smile is the first thing anyone notices about you. A great smile requires healthy gums and bright white teeth. If even a single one is missing, complete jaw suffers. There is a chance that other teeth shift their positions to fill the space, hence affecting the facial look and spoiling your smile. So, it …

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Are you trying to decide whether to go with a dental bridge or not? If you have one or more missing teeth or badly damaged teeth that cannot be restored, a bridge is one option for replacing them. There are definite advantages and disadvantages to bridges when compared to other solutions, such as dental implants. …

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It has been years since you had your braces removed. You can’t remember the last time you wore your retainer. For the most part, everything is going well—you have finally managed to have your dream smile, with all straight teeth and pearly white. But then, something happens, something bad. After years of hard work through …

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If you have a loose permanent tooth or teeth, see your dentist as soon as possible. You should not try to pull an adult (permanent) tooth on your own as it could lead to infection or other issues. While it may be healthy to gently remove a baby tooth that is already loose, you should …

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