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3 Potential Treatments For Witkop Syndrome Related Hypodontia

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Witkop syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes nail dysplasia and hypodontia, or the congenital absence of teeth. Missing teeth that were never there pose more problems that teeth lost later in life due to trauma or decay. Congenitally missing teeth can cause substantial bite issues to surrounding teeth, create weakened jawbone in the area, and can cause obvious cosmetic concerns throughout life. What are some of the potential dental treatments available from general and cosmetic dentists?…

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Why You Might Want Dental Implants Instead Of Partial Dentures

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If you have a few missing teeth, or have teeth that need to be pulled, you need to consider what you are going to do about replacement teeth. Before agreeing to a set of partial dentures, you might want to consider how dental implants might be the better option. To help you figure out whether implants are the best choice for you, you will want to take a few moments to review the following points.…

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Your Dentist's Role In Helping You With Sleep Apnea

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When you think of sleep apnea and snoring solutions, you probably don’t think about going to your dentist. However, dentists can play a large role in helping with sleep solutions, especially in regards to Oral Appliance Therapy. Over the years, dental technology has improved so much that it has been monumental in coming up with new ways to assist patients with sleep apnea or snoring problems.   What is Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)?…

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