Dental Guides
Straight answers to the questions patients ask most, with links to the medical sources behind them.
Do You Need a Night Guard for Teeth Grinding or TMJ?
Signs you grind your teeth at night, what a night guard does for grinding and for TMJ pain, and how a custom guard differs from a store-bought one.
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Why Do My Gums Bleed, and When Is It Gum Disease?
Why gums bleed when you brush, what gingivitis is, whether it is contagious, when bleeding means periodontitis, and what a deep cleaning involves.
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Teeth Whitening with Sensitive Teeth: Is It Safe and How Long Does It Last?
Whether whitening is safe if your teeth are sensitive, why it causes sensitivity, how to keep it manageable, and how long whitening results usually last.
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How Long Do Dental Implants Last, and Do They Hurt?
How long dental implants and implant crowns usually last, what the procedure feels like, how long healing takes, and what shortens an implant's life.
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How Long Do Veneers Last? Veneers vs Crowns
How long porcelain and composite veneers usually last, what shortens their life, and how veneers differ from crowns in what they cover and when each is used.
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Onlay vs Crown: What's the Difference?
How an onlay differs from a crown and an inlay, when each is used, how much tooth they keep, and what to ask your dentist when choosing between them.
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