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Your Quest for a Dental Implant Might Be Interrupted by Bone Loss
posted: May 22, 2022.
Years ago, disease or trauma robbed you of one of your teeth. At the time you might have opted for an affordable solution, like a partial denture. But now you'd Read more -
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: May 12, 2022.
The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally wide-ranging, Read more -
The Process for an Implant May Be Long or Short but the Result Is the Same
posted: May 02, 2022.
How long does it take to get a dental implant? That depends….Really, it does! There are a number of factors that determine whether you can get a new implant tooth Read more -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
posted: Apr. 22, 2022.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of childbearing Read more -
Clear Aligners Provide a Less Embarrassing Orthodontic Choice for Teens
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
For decades, traditional braces were the only orthodontic choice for moving misaligned teeth. Although they’re quite effective, they can cause discomfort and, for teens especially, embarrassment due to their noticeable Read more -
Preventing and Treating Gum Disease Could Benefit Your Overall Health
posted: Apr. 02, 2022.
Gum disease's impact goes well beyond your teeth and gums—other aspects of your health can suffer too. Here's why.Gum disease targets the gums, connective tissues and bone that support the Read more -
Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
posted: Mar. 23, 2022.
The development of antibiotic drugs is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of the last century. Their widespread use has turned life-threatening diseases like cholera, strep throat or Read more -
Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 13, 2022.
If you’re over age 30 there’s a fifty percent chance you have periodontal (gum) disease—and you may not even know it. Without treatment this often “silent” bacterial infection could cause Read more -
Your Dentist May Hold the Key To Getting a Better Night's Sleep
posted: Mar. 03, 2022.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, up to 40 million Americans have a sleep disorder. One of the more common ones is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a chronic condition that Read more -
4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Feb. 21, 2022.
Your child's oral development generates considerable changes during their "growing up" years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their development—but also things you shouldn't.Here Read more -
Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
posted: Feb. 11, 2022.
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, they're highly Read more -
2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear aligners Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Teeth Whitening
posted: Jan. 22, 2022.
One of the easiest ways to upgrade your smile is to have your teeth whitened. In just one dental visit, whitening could transform your teeth from dull and dingy to Read more -
3 Tips for Denture Care to Help Them Last and Keep Your Mouth Healthy
posted: Jan. 12, 2022.
For people with edentulism (total loss of teeth), removable dentures is a viable option for regaining both lost function and an attractive appearance. From the moment they begin wearing them, Read more -
An Implant Could Fail if Supporting Structures Become Diseased
posted: Jan. 02, 2022.
From an appearance standpoint, it might be difficult to tell a new dental implant and crown from a natural tooth. There is, however, one big difference between an implant and Read more -
Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
posted: Dec. 23, 2021.
While tooth loss can occur at any age, replacing one in a younger patient requires a different approach than for someone older. It’s actually better to hold off on a Read more