Jean E. Barthman, DDS

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5 years ago

"Seeing the dentist regularly as a child might be one of your most enduring memories. Of course, with age comes the lack of a parent who sets appointments for you to make sure you get regular care, so you might find yourself spending more time away from the dentist between visits. But even if your teeth seem OK, you might still wonder how often should you go to the dentist." 

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5 years ago

"Damon braces are self-ligating appliances that are fitted in the same way as traditional metal braces. But instead of having brackets that tighten and adjust the braces regularly, Damon braces use a slide mechanism that attaches wires to brackets to move naturally with the teeth as they realign. This makes them more comfortable, better looking and able to provide strong results in a shorter time." 

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5 years ago

"Orthodontic treatment is expensive, and often out of reach for the average person. But that doesn't mean you should give up; there are a number of ways to find affordable braces for adults if you know where to look." 

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5 years ago

"Also called a root-end resection, an apicoectomy is the surgical removal of the root tip of an abscessed tooth, plus any surrounding infected tissue. The procedure is typically done after root canal treatment has failed and the tooth remains infected. An apicoectomy is often the last chance to avoid a tooth extraction." 

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5 years ago

"Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%. With proper care, implants can last a lifetime." 

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5 years ago

"I would be lying if I didn’t say that I panicked a little bit at the thought of wearing braces as an adult. Maybe it’s totally vain, but I worried that braces would make me feel totally unattractive. There’s an episode of Sex and the City where Miranda, after getting adult braces, goes on a date. Food gets stuck in her wires, the guy gets really uncomfortable, and the rest of the evening collapses. I remember panicking at the thought of guys being totally turned off at the sight of my metal mouth. Miranda-mouth could not ha... read more

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5 years ago

"As easy as it may seem to do, very few of us brush our teeth as well as we could. Thankfully, where there are mistakes, there are ways to fix them." 

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5 years ago

"How is Good Oral Hygiene Practiced? Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak properly. Good oral health is important to your overall well-being." 

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5 years ago

"Professional teeth whitening can seem like a miracle solution for stubborn stains and yellowing teeth, but is it the best option for your smile? With a professional whitening treatment, teeth are bleached in the office or at home to whiten teeth. Not everyone, however, is an ideal candidate. Factors such as poor gum health and previous dental work may make other methods better for your smile. There are alternative options to professional bleaching, allowing everyone a way to address tooth discoloration."