Covering a flaw in your tooth with composite resin dental bonding might sound like a stopgap measure—like it’s the dental equivalent of hiding a hole in the wall by hanging a painting over it. But this type of dental procedure is far more involved than that. The bonding material becomes the new outer layer of the tooth, designed to resemble your natural dental enamel. This means that bonding can be used to conceal discoloration, minor chips and cracks, and misshapen teeth, amongst other concerns.…
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If you have celiac disease, you know that you must avoid gluten in order to prevent body-wide symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, malabsorption of nutrients, etc. Although you may have discussed your autoimmune condition with your primary care doctor, it’s also important for you to talk with your dentist during your regular cleaning check-ups as celiac disease can also affect dental health. Furthermore, there could be dental products with gluten, so your dentist should be aware of your condition to make your visits comfortable.…
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Although the size and shape of teeth will vary slightly from one person to another, the sizes of the teeth in your mouth should appear proportionate to each other. When they don’t, this is known as tooth size discrepancy (TSD). Unless it affects the alignment of your bite, it’s not a clinical problem. It’s generally a cosmetic concern, affecting the symmetry of your smile. For example, an upper left canine tooth may be larger, or with a sharper point, than its upper right cousin.…
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