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Frequently Asked Questions encountered by Dr. Dawson in his practice at Smile Science Dental Spa.
Most of us have experienced a toothache before. In most cases, toothaches go away on their own, but once in a while they don’t. Sometimes toothaches are unbearable, and you should see your dentist immediately. But for those mild cases, where the pain is more nuisance than debilitating, how do you know when you should […]
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There are many ways to replace lost teeth these days. In most cases, nothing provides a better result than dental implants. They look, feel, and function exactly like a natural tooth. With improvements in technology, getting a dental implant has never been easier or less expensive than it is right now. Using a dental implant
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Patients frequently come to me seeking a second opinion. Likewise, many of my patients seek second opinions from other dentists. As an oral healthcare provider, I encourage patients to seek second opinions, especially with large treatment plans. There are many benefits to second opinions, but there can be some pitfalls as well. Two Dentists, Three
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Dentures have never been an ideal solution to the problem of missing teeth. Although they date back to ancient Egypt, dentures have always been a compromise between having no teeth at all, and mashing your food up between two hockey pucks. The fact is, dentures offer little more than a cosmetic Band-Aid to the crippling
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Patients are often curious about the kinds of x-rays we take, and how we use them. FMX, pano, PA, bitewing, ceph, CBCT, these are various types of dental radiographs, known commonly as x-rays. There are tradeoffs with each kind of x-ray. The larger the area, usually the worse the resolution. So, for x-rays that capture
So, you’ve lost a tooth, and your dentist suggested a dental implant. Or, maybe you wear dentures, and your dentist recommended implants to keep your denture from floating around in your mouth like a loose hockey puck. Or, perhaps you have a family member who is looking into dental implants and you want to be
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