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Though you lose them early in life, your primary teeth, also called baby teeth, are essential in the development and placement of your permanent teeth. Primary teeth maintain the spaces where permanent teeth will erupt and help develop proper speech patterns that would otherwise be difficult; without maintenance of these spaces, crowding and misalignment can occur, resulting in more complicated treatment later. Baby teeth also are primers for teaching your child good oral care habits. It is important to take care of your child’s primary teeth. Even though primary teeth last only a few years, decay, cavities and infection can take its toll and may require expensive treatment to repair.
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Teeth are hard structures that are found in the upper and lower jaws that facilitate eating and speaking. There are several types of teeth, and they have different tasks. In humans, the front teeth are used for biting and the back teeth are used for chewing food. Teeth in the upper jaw work with teeth in the lower jaw to cut, tear and grind the food. Digestion begins in the mouth, and teeth are an essential part of this process. Teeth also help support the muscles in the face and support the shape of the face.
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The mere mention of a root canal therapy is enough to send some people into anxiety attacks; images of severely painful and excruciating dental procedures may come to mind, which may even lead to patients avoiding root canal therapy altogether – even if the treatment may be their only chance to save their teeth. Getting to know the complete truth about a number of root canal therapy myths will hopefully help you in deciding to get the root canal therapy you need – while you still have a chance to save your teeth.
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Cosmetic and restorative dentistry is not a field dental patients are familiar with until they need a service like tooth bonding. Often referred to as a gateway to cosmetic dentistry, tooth bonding is easy to perform and cost effective. Unlike some restorative dentistry techniques, cosmetic tooth bonding does not require multiple visits to your cosmetic dentist.
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If your teeth are stained and discolored, misshapen or too small, porcelain veneers may be just the opportunity to treat yourself to a beautiful smile that can last for decades. They may be used to restore a single tooth that is broken or stained, or many teeth that are worn or discolored. If you have small teeth with gaps between them, veneers can close the spaces.
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