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During the old days, people who lost their teeth due to tooth decay, old age, physical injury or any other reason had no option but to live without their teeth or wear dentures that then became loose over time and always seemed to fall out during the most inopportune moments. Additionally, dentures gave people a very hard time as far as speaking and eating were concerned. However, these days’ things have become a lot easier with dental implants. They have given a lot of people a whole new hope as well as a whole new look. A dental implant is an artificial tooth that helps in replacing a tooth that is lost or taken out. They provide the user with a more natural looking smile, support bridges, and crowns and also do not affect the surrounding teeth. Dental implants are strong just like natural teeth, mainly because they fuse with…

Wisdom teeth are the third and the last set of molars that emerge between the ages seventeen and twenty one. Wisdom teeth can be of much use if only they grow healthily and well aligned if not, they can cause a lot of pain thus obstructing eating and speech. Problems with wisdom teeth can sometimes become unbearable to the extent that they require extraction. If they are ignored, the affected wisdom teeth can lead to further problems and may attract more complicated and costly dental treatments. Therefore, it is important that as soon as you see your first sign of molar, you visit your dentist regularly. If your dentist recommends wisdom teeth removal for you, there is no need to get worried. Wisdom tooth extraction may sound like a frightening experience, but most of this fear is because most people have no idea what the procedure entails. This procedure is…

Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems in Australia, with more than five times the prevalence of asthma among young children. 11 million people newly develop tooth decay every year. According to reports recently released by the government, tooth decay is also the second most expensive diet related disease in Australia. Research done by the Australian Dental Association reveals that an alarming 57% of people living in Australia expect to develop tooth decay at some point in their lives, a condition that can be painful, unsightly and sometimes irreversible. The most common question that a majority of people ask themselves is how quickly does tooth decay form? Well, just like many questions the answer is: it depends. For you to know how long it can take for your teeth to decay, you first need to understand some few things. How Do My Teeth Decay? Most of the…