Gummy smiles, despite the funny name, are no laughing matter. A smile is your way to say hello to the outside world every day, and a gummy smile can have a negative impact on aesthetics and self-confidence. Thankfully, modern cosmetic dentistry offers treatments and procedures that make correction possible. But first, it's helpful to look at some of the causes of a gummy smile.
Short Crowns
Teeth grow a lot as an adult matures.
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If you have a young child with a cleft palate, then your son or daughter has an opening within the palate of the mouth. This can cause serious oral concerns and problems with the formation of the teeth. Your child must see a dentist early and often to make sure that permanent dental damage does not occur. Reconstructive surgery and the use of prosthetic devices may be necessary as well. Your dentist can offer your child great care, but you also must make sure that the teeth and mouth are cared for at home.
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Early childhood caries, also known as baby bottle tooth decay, is a disease where severe teeth decay is present in infants or young children. Surprisingly, early childhood caries can begin to emerge when an infant is about 6 months old, and its prevalence can be as high as 70% in minority populations, even in the U.S. This article will explore common etiology of early childhood caries, and also prevention mechanisms that have been recommended by health experts.
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Fillings are used to repair cavities, but they don't last forever. Fillings can fall out for many reasons, such as decay underneath the filling, and when they do, you'll have a toothache. This toothache won't go away until you get your filling replaced, so you may want to call an emergency dentist. Here's what you need to know about this common but unpleasant situation.
How common are lost fillings?
Fillings are designed to last for many years, but they aren't meant to last forever.
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Tooth pain tends to strike at the most inopportune times. Pulpitis most often starts throbbing in the middle of the night. Cavities become more sensitive when you eat a large amount of sweets over the holidays. Teeth crack when you injure yourself on vacation. These are all times when you need to seek the help of an emergency dentist as soon as possible, but sometimes waiting a few hours for pain relief can be too much.
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