Dental implants may be your best option for replacing missing or damaged teeth in your mouth. This will give you a full smile that can boost your confidence, as well as to help continue normal speech and normal eating. When you decide that dental implant surgery is the right solution for you, you will want to know what you should be doing after the surgery to ensure that the process is as successful as possible and you prevent certain complications from arising, such as infection. Read More»
If you have had a tooth extracted, you may be tempted to leave the resulting empty space in your mouth. After all, you will be able to save money, right? That is not necessarily the case in the long run. Having your tooth replaced by a dental implant can be beneficial to your health and to your wallet. Here is how:
Your Oral Health
Jaw Bone Density
The density of your jawbone is maintained by the renewal of bone cells. Read More»
Visiting your dentist for a tooth cleaning and general checkup every six months is an important way to keep your teeth and gums healthy. In between visits, brushing, flossing and using mouthwash are ideal ways to maintain a healthy smile, but your diet can also play a role in promoting your oral health. While some foods can stain and otherwise damage your teeth, others can actually promote better oral health. It’s ideal to include these foods in your diet as much as possible. Read More»
If your child has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), or if you had it as a child, you should know that the disease often affects the jaw. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is one of the less severe forms of arthritis, as most children grow out of it. But it can still have devastating effects during the years that children suffer from it. If you or your child have experienced JRA, braces may be able to help mitigate the effects of the disease. Read More»
If you have a large cavity in your tooth, the dentist may not be able to put in a filling. There has to be enough healthy tooth left after the decay is removed to hold onto the filling. If a filling won’t work, your dentist will probably recommend getting a crown. A crown fits over your tooth like a cap. When you need a crown on a front tooth, the porcelain variety is usually the best choice because it looks natural. Read More»
