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What You Should Know When Considering Dental Implants
Dental implants are part of a procedure that’s done to replace a lost tooth or teeth by a surgeon to place a screw into your jaw that effectively holds the place of your lost tooth’s root. After getting a crown on the end, you’re done! If you’re considering dental implants, here are some things you […]
What Is Functional Orthodontics?
When most people think of orthodontics, they think of straightening their teeth for a more even, beautiful smile. However, orthodontics often corrects issues with the jaw and bite that would become problematic, and for some, functional orthodontics takes that process one step further. Functional orthodontics helps reposition your upper and lower jaw to support a […]
What to Expect During an Apicoectomy
An apicoectomy is a procedure in which the tip of your tooth’s root is removed. This procedure is generally only considered after a traditional root canal has been done and was not successful. Your apicoectomy will likely be done by an endodontist, a doctor who is also a dentist but specializes in saving your smile. […]
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Self-Treat for Sleep Apnea
Self-treating symptoms that you believe are caused by sleep apnea can be dangerous for your health. Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which breathing stops at numerous points while you’re asleep. This leads to increased stress on the body that can result in a host of other conditions—including shortened life expectancy and increased stress […]
Dental implants, the solution for shifting & ill-fitting dentures
Denture wearers know the problems that are just part of having dentures: loose dentures; especially the bottom denture; dealing with adhesives; food getting caught between the denture and the gum; and daily cleaning. When someone loses their teeth, they may think that dealing with the hassles of dentures is their only option. There is a […]
What Are the Greatest Benefits of Invisalign?
Invisalign is one of the most popular alternatives to traditional braces. These sets of clear trays are custom-made to perfectly fit your teeth and gradually shift them into their correct positions over a period of time. In addition to straightening your teeth, Invisalign has several other benefits over regular braces. With everything this orthodontic option […]
Who Is At Risk for Oral Cancer?
Oral cancer is a broad term that includes any type of cancer that afflicts the area. This would include cancer of the lips, tongue, throat, tonsils, and mouth. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 45,000 people were diagnosed with oral cancer in the US in 2015. What puts a person at risk for this […]
Dental implants: Considering Short term savings vs long term stability
If you’ve thought about getting dental implants, it’s not uncommon to consider the cost of the treatment when weighing your options. There is no doubt that dental implants cost more than dentures, bridges or crowns and many people find the cost of implants to be so high that they assume they can’t afford them without […]
Ask the Prosthodontist: What are Dental Implants in a Day? (Video)
While patients today look for the long term solution and stability provided for their smile by dental implants, they also look for convenience and options to help schedule their appointments within hectic schedules, so a popular treatment option is for ‘dental implants in a day.’ While only your dental implant specialist can determine whether single […]
How Nail Biting Affects Your Teeth
Nail biting is a habit that can begin in childhood and continue through your adult life. While many children grow out of nail biting, others are never able to cease this practice. People have many reasons for chewing on their nails—whether it’s out of anxiety or just a way to trim them, this bad habit […]
The Best Cosmetic Options for Gapped Teeth
Whether you have a natural gap in your teeth or you have a gap from a missing tooth, gaps can be unsightly and embarrassing for many people. Fortunately, you have several cosmetic dentistry options to help improve the appearance of the gap in your smile. The first step is talking with your dentist about what […]
Does Laser Teeth Whitening Damage Teeth?
Teeth whitening is more popular today than it’s ever been. Everyone wants that gorgeous, white smile that everyone is talking about. Brightening your teeth with laser teeth whitening is bound to provide you with the smile you’ve been dreaming of. Laser teeth whitening happens at your dentist office and uses a bleaching solution that’s carefully […]
How to Best Take Care of Your Child’s Baby Teeth
Your child’s primary teeth will begin to fall out anywhere from age six and on, when the adult teeth start pushing their way in. However, just because your child’s baby teeth fall out doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be properly cared for. Primary teeth are essential to the healthy development of adult teeth, which will […]
Am I Brushing My Teeth Too Hard? What Are the Signs?
Brushing your teeth is so important to your oral health, but like most things, there’s a right and a wrong way to do it. Brushing your teeth too hard can hurt your teeth in more ways than you think. How can you know if you’re being too hard on your teeth when brushing? The following […]
Oral Care During Pregnancy
Pregnancy changes the way you approach normal life activities like eating, exercise and medical care. It also has an effect on your oral health, and your oral hygiene and dental care routine may need a change during pregnancy as well. Good oral hygiene is always important, but during pregnancy it is especially important because pregnant […]
