Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s department of environmental health science in the College of Public Health. This research, which analyzed data from nearly 15,000 individuals, is […]
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(For metal or ceramic braces) For a successful outcome of your orthodontic treatment the enlisted instructions should be followed. Pain: The first week or two following your visit you will feel some discomfort and general soreness in your mouth. Your teeth may be tender to biting pressure for three to five days. Rinsing your mouth with
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Moderate discomfort and swelling occur with most oral surgery procedures. They usually begin within the first 12 hours following the surgery and start to decrease after 48 hours. The amount of discomfort and swelling is unpredictable. It is important to take care of your surgery site, so please follow these instructions. Bite on gauze for
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A dental filling is a bio-compatible tooth colored material used to restore lost tooth structure and function either due to cavities, wear and tear or fractured tooth structure. Routinely used dental fillings include glass ionomer cement and composite resin cement, both of which are high strength tooth colored cements. Depending on the depth of loss
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