With the onset of menopause, you might experience several unpleasant symptoms. Most people know about the hot flashes and changes to sleeping and eating habits, but one symptom that is lesser known is bad breath. If you are experiencing bad breath and are menopausal, here is what you need to know. Why Does Menopause Cause Bad Breath? During menopause, hormonal changes can impact every part of your body, including your salivary glands.…
Read More »Interproximal reduction (IPR) is a dental procedure that involves stripping away some of the teeth enamel. An IPR is sometimes needed before getting braces, although not everybody needs it. Here are four situations in which you may need an IPR, and why: You Have Proclined Incisors Proclination is a condition in which the teeth flare outwards from the jaw. If your incisors (the front teeth) procline outwards, it may be difficult to pull them back due to inadequate space.…
Read More »If, heaven forbid, you happen to knock out one of your teeth, it is very important that you don’t panic. Just because your tooth is knocked out doesn’t meant that it is beyond repair. Thankfully, there are some things that you can do with your knocked out tooth to try your best to save it, before you head into the dentist. This article will discuss 4 things to do when your tooth is knocked out.…
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