You’ve been told that your tooth cannot be saved and now needs to be removed. Next, you have to make a decision regarding what the best course of treatment is for you. With all of the advancements in modern dentistry, the options for replacing teeth can seem endless. Well, before you decide, let’s talk about…
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Healthy Gums Contribute to a Healthier Heart
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women? With over 600,000 Americans dying from heart disease on a yearly basis, changes in diet and lifestyles are important. There are many changes recommended by years of research, but did you know that seeing your…
“Bioactive” Restorative Materials in Dentistry
Bioactive Materials have been used in dentistry for over one-hundred years. Calcium Hydroxide, also known by its most popular trade name, Dycal, is the most common. When placed in a tooth with a deep carious lesion, it causes the pulpal tissue to withdraw from the area where bacteria was removed. It actually stimulates the tooth…
Why You Need More Than Two Cleanings Per Year
What is “Periodontal Maintenance” and why do I need it? You just had a deep cleaning and/or have been told that you need to have an “extra cleaning”, known in the dental world as “periodontal maintenance”. To better understand why the periodontal maintenance visit is important, let’s discuss why you needed a deep cleaning…
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a symptom in which there is an inadequate flow of saliva. Saliva is the buffering system that keeps the mouth at a healthy pH, maintains the healthy flora of the mouth, lubricates oral tissues, cleanses the mouth, and begins the digestive process as foods are chewed. For some people,…
Floss Like a Boss!
There have been reports that flossing does not benefit you. YES, IT DOES. We can personally tell which patients floss, and which do not. Your teeth have five surfaces, and your toothbrush only reaches three of them. If you aren’t flossing, you are not cleaning the food, bacteria, plaque, etc. that builds up between…
Periodontal Disease
Have you ever been told that you needed a “deep cleaning?” If so, you may be at risk for periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a disease that affects 47.2% of adults aged 30 and over in the U.S., as reported by the CDC. In fact, over the age of 30,…
Treatment Options for Replacing All of Your Teeth
Implant-supported full bridge or full dentures are a great treatment option if you are looking to replace your lost natural teeth. There are many advantages that dental implants provide over other teeth replacement options, such as conventional dentures. Dental implants not only replace natural teeth and some of the roots, but it also integrates with…
Learn About Bone Grafting
Current dental implant treatments can change your life. Implants can restore your appearance, improve nutrition, speech and self esteem. Losing one or more teeth can create a gap in your smile, affect ability to chew altering your diet. Most importantly tooth loss stimulates your body to “melt” your jaw bone away. Without a tooth in…
