No one really knows the purpose of wisdom teeth. A normal pair of molars are more than enough for us to eat comfortably. The fact that we have wisdom teeth, especially the fact that they come out in a person’s late teens or 20s, has left many people curious. In addition to their unknown purpose, […]
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A rite of passage. A horror story we all share. The well-known surgery, the swollen cheeks, the proceeding soup and jello eating for several days. For many young adults, the removal of these pesky teeth is simply standard operating procedure. For our ancestors, these large teeth were very valuable assets. In the modern-day, we think
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The goal is always to preserve your teeth; however, there are circumstances in which a tooth extraction is not only necessary but can you help you preserve your other teeth and get rid of a painful disease. When this type of circumstance rises, the last thing you want to do is take matters into your
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Ever heard of people putting out newspaper ads for human teeth? Well, it happened. Many people wince at the thought of dentures, but the truth is that more than half of Americans between ages 65-76 wear them. No big deal. It’s quite common and we’re lucky to live in an era where the technology is
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We’re not going to lie, going to the dentist is a tad frightening. Even as dentists ourselves, we worry about any possible bad news we may receive. However, knowing the facts and understanding what to do to prevent issues can make the experience, well, not so scary. One procedure that makes everyone cringe at the
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One of the books Dr. Seuss wrote is titled, “The Tooth Book.” In this book, he explains that people get two sets of teeth and that while the first set is designed to fall out during childhood, the second set should last for the rest of a person’s life. There are, however, a number of
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Nobody likes having tooth pain. Not only is it painful to highest degree, it is also very annoying. Besides this, there are also the times when tooth aches can turn out to be signs of something serious. These issues can be anything from tooth rot, to gum disease. For most people however, the question that
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While a tooth extraction is a common dental treatment, many people are unaware of all that this procedure entails. The idea of oral surgery can be intimidating. Regardless, a tooth extraction is a simple and standardized surgery that typically does not take more than a couple of days to recover from. Here is a brief
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Tooth extraction may not seem like a fun or glamorous procedure. Although this is the common thought that arises when the topic of extraction comes up, it something that needs to be done. There may be many reasons for getting a tooth pulled. Damaged teeth, for example, are the most common ones to receive extractions.
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Tooth extraction is often a solution for people who have dental issues. However, when you have a tooth taken out, it can be a big deal. You could potentially face risks of your other teeth shifting into the gap. An experienced dental professional at Lee Trevino Dental can help patients in El Paso decide if a
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