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How Does Smoking Lead To Oral Health Issues?

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Smoking leads to a number of dental problems, both minimally dangerous and glaring concern. Research suggests that 16% of the smokers suffer from poor dental health, which is almost four times the rate of non-smokers. Common problems range from bad breath, tooth discoloration, and inflammation of the salivary gland openings as well as excessive build-up of tartar and plaque on the teeth and increased loss of bone within the jaws. Dentists in Pakistan also suspect smoking to be a leading cause of increased risk of leukoplakia, which results in white patches inside the mouth. Also, smok ing increases the risk of developing gum diseases while also delaying the healing process following any dental surgeries such as tooth extraction or periodontal treatments, and lowering the success rate of dental implants. On a more serious note, smoking increases the risk of developing oral cancer. Moreover, dentists in Pakistan contend that smoking is a leading cause of gum diseases; smokers ...

Replacement Of Missing Teeth

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With increasing awareness of Oral health, every individual aims for healthier teeth and beautiful smile. Also, conditions or diseases resulting in early loss of teeth creates space that is apparently unpleasant and may make one conscious publicly. However, dentistry has solutions to your concerns and Doctors at Dental Aesthetics will help you bring back your beautiful smile. Same Day Dental Implants Also known as immediate load dental implant, it allows a dentist to insert a temporary tooth (a crown) on the same day as an alternative treatment for dental implant. The benefit of immediate load implant is that it doesn’t leave you toothless and allows you to smile, eat and talk normally. In the meanwhile, your implant place heals and starts fusing with natural jawbone in the period of 3 to 6 months. It is the most suitable option for those, who are much concerned about their facial aesthetics and have enough jaw bone to support the implant. Therefore, you must take opinion of...

Dental Floss – Difference between Waxed and Non-Waxed Floss

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Everyone wants a pretty smile but you cannot hop out of bed with a perfect pearly white smile without proper care and dental visits. Moreover, you may also know that gum disease begins at the gum line and between teeth. Therefore, in addition to brushing, flossing should be an integral part of your oral care routine. Flossing helps clear the food debris and remove the plaque from these areas where a toothbrush does not reach. But with several types of floss options to choose from, it gets difficult to decide what is best for your teeth. Waxed and un-waxed dental floss are two of the most common types available in market. Which Floss is Best? Before debating about any option, most of the dentists in Pakistan suggest that flossing is as important as brushing your teeth. Get your favorite flavor so that you love this activity. Most of the dentists in Pakistan recommend the use of waxed floss instead of un-waxed floss. Waxed floss has a smooth waxed texture that prevents...