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All About Crown Lengthening

Posted on January 8, 2015 by DC Dental

What is crown lengthening? Crown lengthening is a common procedure that your dentist does to expose more of your tooth either to give you a broader smile or to fix a tooth that’s broken.   Some people have a lot of gum tissue around their upper teeth, giving them a “gummy … Read More

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New Teeth Grown from Gingival Cells

Posted on March 28, 2013 by DC Dental

Researchers from Kings College in London have successfully bioengineered teeth from epithelial gum tissue and cells borrowed from mouse embryos. After the mixture of the cells was incubated in culture, it was transplanted to the kidney of a mouse where it developed into a small tooth composed of dentin, enamel, … Read More

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Healthy Foods for your Teeth and Gums

Posted on January 21, 2013 by DC Dental

Common knowledge tells us that eating healthy makes our bodies feel and look better, even our teeth! Taking care of your oral hygiene is crucial to taking care of our bodies, and not just brushing and flossing! There are many healthy foods for your teeth and gums, as well as … Read More

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