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How and Where to Search for Discount Dentists

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If you’re looking for participating discount dentists who accept Careington 500, Careington POS or the Aetna Dental Access dental plans then you may want to head over to the True Dental Discounts website.

The new addition to the True Dental Discounts website is their dental care provider search. The dental care provider search allows members to search for participating dentists and specialists by their ZIP code, phone number, location and their dentists last name.

The results for the selected dentist or specialist allows the member to get directions to the office as well as allowing the ability of non-members to join and enjoy the discount savings of 20% – 60% at the participating dental care provider.

Dental Care Terms and Definitions

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Below is a small list of common dental terms. When browsing our blog and website you will see many of these terms used. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back for the latest dental terms and definitions.

Abutment
The teeth on either side of a missing tooth.

Amalgam
A silver/mercury mixture which is used for fillings.

Anatomy
1) The arrangement of the bones in your skeleton
2) The study of the arrangement of the bones in your skeleton.

Antiseptic
A chemical agent which can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs.

Anesthetic
A drug which a doctor or dentist uses to put you, your mouth, or some other part of your body asleep so you do not feel any pain during dental or medical procedures.

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How to get relief from a toothache?

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If you’re in pain due to your tooth (teeth), there is most definitely a reason for it. Many dental problems can be the cause of a toothache, ranging from abscessed tooth, tooth fracture, infected gums, damaged filling, tooth decay, etc. For the most part, poor oral care/hygiene is the reason behind these toothaches.

Typically the pain is occurring because the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed by a crack or break or decay in the tooth. The dentin layer lies between the enamel and the pulp chamber, the pulp chamber contains the nerve endings and tiny blood vessels that get affected. Although only a doctor can really get to the root of the issue, it is good to know some remedies for your toothache until you can visit the dentist.

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