Enamel is the thin outer layer of the tooth. It helps protect the main portion of the tooth, called the dentin, from daily stressors such as chewing and grinding. It also acts as insulation against hot and cold temperatures. Although tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, it’s quite susceptible to erosion. […]
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Dental implant surgery is a long-lasting, natural-looking way to replace missing or damaged teeth. While some dental implant methods require a series of office visits over several months, the Teeth in One Day procedure at Softouch Dental Care allows you to experience the benefits of fully functional teeth immediately. Discover the factors that may affect
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Porcelain veneers are a dynamic cosmetic dentistry solution designed to fix many aesthetic problems that may be affecting your smile. Porcelain veneers can also correct other minor dental problems to improve the overall health of your teeth. Their ability to treat cosmetic and functional problems simultaneously makes them a popular choice for dental patients. One
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Missing teeth affect more than just your smile; they can impact how you speak, how you chew, and how your mouth closes. You can also experience your remaining teeth moving as they take advantage of the extra space to “spread out,” which can then cause those teeth to become loose. If you are ready to
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If your smile is discolored, crooked, or aesthetically imperfect for any number of reasons, our Vienna cosmetic dentist can help you make the appropriate improvements. Dr. Chung offers a range of cosmetic dentistry treatment options that can address every kind of common cosmetic dental issue. Plus, in addition to improving the aesthetics of your smile,
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Everyone wants to have a beautiful smile. Having a missing, chipped, or decayed tooth can leave you self-conscious, but giving your smile a makeover can remove those worries. Restoring your smile with dental implants also has health benefits. Some of the health benefits of implant dentistry include: A healthier jaw – gaps in your bite
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Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a condition that occurs as a result of the misalignment of your jaw joint. Your jaw joint can be knocked out of alignment in a number of ways, including a blow to the head, a chronic teeth-grinding habit, or crowded teeth that constantly meet in a misaligned bite. Symptoms of
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Recent studies have shown that postmenopausal women with periodontal disease, or gum disease, are more likely to develop breast cancer. This is especially true in smokers. The study found that gum disease raises the risk of cancer by 14%. Factors which may contribute to the development of periodontal disease include: Genetics. Hormone changes in women.
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Fluorosis is the technical name for the ribboning and discoloration of teeth caused by excessive fluoride exposure. Common in people born before 1980, fluorosis can be a very difficult condition to treat because it does not respond well to topical tooth whitening. In fact, many teeth whiteners can make fluorosis look even more pronounced as
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Tooth sensitivity is one of the most commonly cited reasons for avoiding routine dental care. Unfortunately, avoiding dental care can actually exacerbate sensitivity by allowing its underlying cause to remain untreated. If you suffer from tooth sensitivity, Northern Virginia family dentist Dr. Michael Chung can provide a comfortable examination to identify its cause and determine
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“Dr. Chung is the best, he has cared for me for over 15 years. He is always available. He has been attentive and taken care of all my issues before they were painful or bad. He has helped me with a good program for taking care of my teeth and they are beautiful. I receive complements about my pretty teeth and smile. The staff is attentive to detail they have prevented the things we dread. I have great respect for his care and his opinions and so happy to have found him.”
