New Methods of Tooth Restoration without Crowns
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dentistry
In standard restorative dental practice, the worn or damaged tooth is ground down about 75 percent to a nub. A hollow crown, made to look like the original tooth is cemented over the nub of the original tooth. In preparation for this wasteful, ...
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Frequently Asked Questions About 6 Month Smiles
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dentistry
Six Month Smiles uses clear braces to straighten your teeth in six months. Our patients love it because it's a safe and quick way to get a winning smile. Ready to learn more about this popular treatment? We've compiled a list below of the most ...
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Tooth Crown Pain - Whats Your Best Solution?
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dentistry
You've probably at some point gone to your dentist only to be told that one of your teeth has substantial damage, more than a simple filling will fix. Your dentist might recommend a crown, but he or she might not tell you the downside to getting ...
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4 Ways to Handle Transportation Before and After Sedation Dentistry
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Sedation Dentistry
If you have a sedation dentistry appointment coming up, transportation is a vital part of your planning process. Most adults are used to simply driving themselves to and from their own doctor's appointments. But even a small amount of sedation will ...
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Bright White Smile - Why You Should Consider Teeth Whitening
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Cosmetic Dentistry
Have you ever hesitated to smile because you felt self-conscious about having discolored teeth? It is very easy to feel less confident in yourself when you're surrounded by people with beautiful smiles. You may even be tempted to avoid smiling at ...
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Types of Sedation Dentistry
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry has to do with the desire and the need for dentists to treat the needs of patients without intense pain. Many important dental procedures are available. It is up to the dentist to choose the one which will satisfy the need and ...
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Treat Your Receding Gums with the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Gum Disease
Do you feel self-conscious about your smile because of a receding gum line? Receding gums are a condition where your gums are further away from the tooth surface and expose the root of your teeth. Many people with receding gums quietly suffer ...
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4 Signs that You Should Consider Oral Sedation Dentistry
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Sedation Dentistry
Very few people look forward to a trip to the dentist. Even if you're excited about getting a long-term dental problem fixed or how nice your teeth will look after a cosmetic treatment, actually sitting in the chair is probably not your idea of fun. ...
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5 Pains That May Indicate You Need A Root Canal
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Dentistry
A root canal is a fairly common procedure, in fact, it is performed over 15 million times each year. It is often performed when the roots of a tooth become inflamed or otherwise infected. A dentist fixes your tooth by first removing the pulp out of ...
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Give Your Smile a Makeover With Cosmetic Orthodontics
- Dr. William Linger, DDS, MAGD
- Cosmetic Dentistry
More and more adults are realizing that it's never to late to have a straighter smile. Although many adults grimace when they think of using traditional metal braces to straighten their teeth, luckily there are several options to choose form that ...
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