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According to the Mayo Clinic, wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to come in (generally between the ages of 17 and 25). Many dental specialists recommend removing all wisdom teeth (even the ones not causing problems) no later than your 20’s. This is generally recommended because youn...
Establishing healthy dental habits at an early age is critical to having a healthy smile that will grow with you. However, with many children, establishing good oral health habits takes time, effort, and practice. Along the way, many children need additional support through routine dental ...
Taking care of your braces is an essential part of your oral hygiene routine to ensure the success of your treatment. Neglecting your braces can lead to all sorts of dental problems, including plaque buildup, dental decay, and cavities. It can also increase treatment time before you can ge...
Tooth decay, also known as cavities, is a common dental issue among children of all ages. Sugary drinks, sticky snacks, and the lack of fully developed good dental habits all play a role in the unfortunate and all too common reality of kids suffering from tooth decay. As the name suggest...
Over 50% of Americans report satisfaction with their current dentist. Given this, it’s understandable why so many Americans get frustrated at the thought of having to find a new dentist when they move. At Absolute Dental, switching dentists does not have to be a stressful experience. O...
Keeping up with your oral hygiene is the key to good dental health — especially if you have dental work that needs special care. Bridges are a type of dental restoration that replaces a missing tooth and may need a few extra steps to keep it clean. To help you avoid tooth decay and gum &...
In the hushed stillness of the night, the relentless throbbing of a toothache can transform what is meant to be peaceful hours of dreaming into things from tormenting nightmares. Anyone who has ever experienced the excruciating discomfort of a toothache knows it has the uncanny ability to ...
The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NSDAS) reports that 50 percent of Americans who are 12 and older have used illegal drugs at least once in their lives, and there have been 700,000 drug overdoses in the United States since 2000. With such striking numbers, it’s important to ...
A sudden dental emergency can be scary and overwhelming. You may be in a lot of pain and not know where to go to get the immediate attention you need. In some cases, you may be worried about the cost of emergency dental care because you do not have dental insurance. Fortunately, the emerge...
Metal braces have long been popular for straightening teeth and improving smiles. Their sturdy construction and effectiveness have stood the test of time. However, it is essential to consider the pros and cons of metal braces to determine if this is the right orthodontic treatment for you....