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Does Teeth Cleaning Hurt? Top Dental Comfort Tips

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Does teeth cleaning hurt? The honest answer is: it shouldn’t. Your normally scheduled dental cleaning should not cause you pain. However, there can be complicating factors. Inflammation in the gums, tooth decay and other symptoms of oral disease can lead to increased sensitivity. This can cause pain when prodded during the cleaning process. In these … Read more

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Is Tooth Sensitivity After a Filling Normal?

Tooth sensitivity can have many causes. One of them is having a recent dental filling. Fillings are a safe and effective way to halt and prevent tooth decay. Before the filling, tooth decay can cause sensitivity. The dentist will also drill in the tooth to clear out decay, causing further sensitivity. A little sensitivity after … Read more

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Can a Knocked-Out Tooth be Saved?

Having a tooth pulled at the dentist’s office is not the only way to lose one. According to The American Association of Endodontists, more than five million teeth are accidentally knocked out yearly. This number includes both children and adults. If a tooth gets knocked out, it is not lost for good. Knowing how to … Read more

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How to Avoid Dental Bridge Problems

Dental bridges replace missing teeth. They make it easier to chew and restore your ability to speak. They also correct your smile and protect your other teeth from shifting. But, how do you take care of your dental bridges? Taking preventative action is the best way to avoid dental bridge problems. Find out the difference … Read more

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You May Not Need A Dental Crown After All!

Teeth are resilient, but they also do a lot of work that can wear them down over time. A crown is a way to restore damaged teeth to their former strength. With over 2 million made every year, dental crowns are the most common restorative dental procedure. There are many reasons you may need a … Read more

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How to Clean Under A Dental Bridge

We are all taught how to properly care for our teeth and have been reminded again and again by our dentists. This maintenance routine is something that all of us have incorporated into our lifestyle, and most of us probably don’t even have memories before we knew to brush our teeth and floss. But as … Read more

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What Types of Dental Bridges are Available?

Did you know that the American Dental Association estimates that adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have three decayed or missing teeth on average? For those who fall into that statistic, you may be wondering what types of dental bridges are available to you. Fortunately, there are a variety of solutions to get … Read more

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Correct Cleaning of Your Dentures

  Taking care of your dentures is the key to make them serve you in the best way and for longest duration possible. Neglecting their cleanliness could result in stains, plaque and other oral inconveniences. Here are a few ways of correctly cleaning your dentures: To avoid the damage of your dentures, in case they … Read more

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Different Kinds of Dental Fillings

  When your dentist at Pearl Dental discovers that you have tooth decay, removing it as soon as possible preserves the structure of the tooth. Once Dr. Bhavin Changela has successfully removed the decay, the next step is to apply a dental filling. The materials to create the different kinds of dental fillings include: Ceramic … Read more

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Knock Over Information for Healthy Smile

  Who doesn’t like to have a whiter teeth and a beautiful smile like the ones in television and magazine ads? I know most of you do! Every individual of us wants healthy whiter teeth primarily because it improves to look cleaner and healthier looking. The question we should ask ourselves: “How can we do … Read more

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