A dental bridge is a great option for replacement teeth if you do not want surgery, but still want to replace missing teeth in a way that looks as natural as possible. If dental bridges are something you are considering, you will want to know these five steps to getting them done: A Consultation: During your consultation, your dentist is going to want to ensure that you are a good candidate for dental bridges.
30 December 2016
Oral bacteria can potentially cause problem for your teeth even if you exercise proper oral healthcare. The potential for damage rises if your tooth has a deep cavity or crack that would provide the bacteria access to the root canal system within the tooth. An infection in the tooth can cause the pulp material to swell, pushing out on the tooth and potentially causing structural damage. Dentists have a few different techniques for clearing out an infeciton within a tooth and minimizing the risk of the infection returning in the near future.
16 December 2016
If you have cosmetic issues with your teeth, then you may have been hearing your dentist throw around terms like veneers and porcelain veneers. This is due to the fact that porcelain veneers can be the answer to many different cosmetic issues with teeth as well as more serious dental issues. Learn all you need to know about porcelain veneers in this article. How are porcelain veneers created? Porcelain veneers are made using an impression of your mouth and teeth.
30 November 2016
Have you ever experienced an excruciating toothache? The kind where you think it's of the utmost importance that you see the dentist immediately? You call the dentist office, only to find out the next appointment is a week or two out. You thought they would make an exception for you due to your pain. But a toothache isn't typically a dental emergency. So what does constitute a dental emergency? Emergency to You, But Not to the Dentist
10 November 2016
If your elderly parent has been trying to use a set of partial dentures to replace teeth that required extraction, but the dentures cause them discomfort and inconvenience, dental implants may be the better option for them. The implants may be a better long term solution because your parent won't need constant maintenance on the implants. Talk with your parent and see if their insurance policy will cover the cost of an implant.
24 October 2016
Sometimes, people who desire an implant restoration are unaware that there are multiple types of dental implants. Conventional dental implants are often suitable for patients who have sufficient jawbone mass to accommodate the devices. However, some people suffer jawbone atrophy because of tooth loss. When a tooth is lost, the jawbone does not continue to receive the stimulation needed to support the development of enough new bone cells to prevent the bone from shrinking.
4 October 2016
Caring for your teeth is important for both your appearance and the health of your mouth. Unfortunately, it can be a fairly common problem for individuals to have relatively weak understandings about common dental problems. In order to be better prepared to care for your mouth, you may need to learn the answers to some of the more commonly asked questions. What Is Causing Your Teeth To Become More Sensitive?
16 September 2016
Traveling is supposed to be fun and help you forget your everyday problems. However, no matter how far away you go, you cannot get away from any sort of health problem. One issue that you will slowly notice as you are traveling if you have it is gingivitis. This is a gum disease that can start to cause you some discomfort and issues. Here is how you can deal with gingivitis while you are traveling until you can get home to get laser treatment to deal with gum disease.
15 September 2016
It's important that you take good care of your teeth, no matter how old you are. Unfortunately, dental care becomes a bigger concern as you get older, which is why you need to make some adjustments to how you take care of your teeth. These tips should help set you on the right path from your 20s all the way to when you turn 50. Dental Care From 20-29 Years Old
29 August 2016
As a parent, dental care becomes an important topic about as soon as those first little pearly whites start peeking through your child's gumline. Early childhood dental caries, often simply called ECC, is definitely one concern that comes along with those new teeth because this is one dental issue that is quite common for children. Even though ECC is a possibility with just about any child, you being knowledgeable as a parent about the problem is the key to making sure you know what to do if you spot signs of caries early on.
6 August 2016
