While dental veneers can improve the way your teeth look, they do come with some downsides that you need to think about before you opt for this kind of cosmetic treatment. While you may be aware that you may lose some tooth enamel so that the veneer shells can sit more naturally on your teeth, you may also need to think about other issues, especially if you suffer from bruxism or teeth grinding.
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What You Should - And Should Not - Do If You've Broken Your Dentures
Nothing lasts forever and this applies to your dentures, just like everything else. Over time they will become more susceptible to damage or breakage, no matter how careful you are when it comes to looking after them. If you're unfortunate enough to sustain some damage to your dentures, what should you do and what should you avoid, even though you may be tempted?
What Goes Wrong?
As you get older the shape of your mouth will change ever so slightly.
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4 Ways to Reduce the Staining That Occurs as a Result of Smoking
Smoking is one of the worst things you can do if you want to maintain a healthy smile. This is because tobacco smoke contains high levels of tar and nicotine, which can both bond with the porous surface of your teeth to create yellow or brown stains. This means that many smokers will frequently have their teeth whitened, but, unless the habit is kicked altogether, another whitening treatment will be needed in the future.
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3 Warnings Signs of a Cracked Tooth That You Shouldn't Ignore
It's sometimes obvious that a tooth has been cracked. You might feel it happen after experiencing a knock or while chewing something hard, and you may be able to see the crack by looking in the mirror. However, not all cracks are felt when they are made, and they might be either too small or too close to the back of the mouth to spot in a mirror.
Cracked teeth can often be lived with quite easily, at least for a little while, but they are associated with a number of more serious issues.
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