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UT Health San Antonio Opens Dental Clinic for Patients With Special Needs

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has inaugurated the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, a pioneering initiative in South Texas within an academic setting, catering to individuals of all ages with intellectual, developmental, cognitive, or physical disabilities. The clinic, occupying approximately 4,300 square feet, features specially designed treatment rooms with adjustable sound and lighting, including a “Zen Den,” a multi-sensory room designed to alleviate anxiety.

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Bone Spurs in Gum: Common Cause and Treatments

Kakar Dental Group

A dental Bone Spurs in Gum, also known as a spicule, can look worse than they are but can cause pain and discomfort. The good news is these aren’t rare and are easily treated. Any good dentist can remove a bone spur easily. What are Dental Bone Spurs? Bone spurs (spicules) are small pieces of bone lodged in your gum. They should have remained in the surrounding tissue but become trapped and can’t be easily moved by yourself.

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Does Anything Happen If I Don’t Replace My Missing Teeth With Dental Implants?

Perio Perio

A dental implants in Sterling, VA is a gold standard tooth replacement option that can restore the look, function, and health of people’s smiles. Depending on the number of missing teeth people have, they can get treated with single dental implants, implant supported dentures, and full mouth dental implants. If people don’t immediately replace their missing teeth with dental implants, then a number of things could happen.