Restoring your smile’s appearance and function is a top priority when you’ve lost one or more teeth. Your Dublin dentist offers an amazingly versatile dental service to patient’s wanting to gain their confidence back and teeth that can perform like they’re supposed to. Dental implants can be combined with a single crown, partial denture, or full arch of dentures to mimic the natural design of your teeth. Would you like to learn more about the possibilities that new, functional teeth replacements can offer you?

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You’ve probably heard from your peers that flossing isn’t the “tooth saver” your dentist has always told you it was. When you heard that you probably experienced a sense of relief from your hovering sense of shame that you’ve held in from your poor flossing habits. Your dentist in Dublin doesn’t want to burst your bubble, but flossing is still important to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Distinctive Smiles of Dublin still encourages every patient to practice daily flossing. In case our sense of urgency isn’t enough, here are five reasons why we support flossing your teeth daily.

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Tobacco abuse is the single highest risk factor in the development of oral cancer with heavy alcohol consumption right behind it. Thankfully, smoking rates are decreasing in the United States, but your Dublin dentist wants you to know that there are more risk factors to consider. When you and your dentist are working together to diligently prevent oral cancer, you need to consider your tobacco and alcohol consumption, genetic makeup, immune system function, diet, inflammatory processes, and a variety of other factors. One of the best ways to actively stay two steps ahead of this dangerous disease is to get oral cancer screenings with your dentist during your regular appointments.

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