Our Dental Blog
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Could Your Metal Allergy Keep You From Obtaining Dental Implants?
Dental implants are today’s closest restorative facsimile to natural teeth. And they’re versatile: not only can they replace single teeth but they can also support bridges or dentures. But since one of their crucial components is made of metal, are you out of luck...
Here’s What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure. Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a titanium post surgically embedded in the jawbone. We can affix a...
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more rapidly than a cavity occurring in the tooth's crown surfaces. Our teeth are basically composed of two parts: the crown,...
Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
Without Dental Implants, losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your problems. Missing teeth can contribute to extensive bone loss within your jaws and face. Here's...
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a number of national and state parks are open. But there may still be some restrictions, and you might need...
Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more dangerous type of disease — oral cancer. There are several risk factors for oral cancer,...
Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
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, but they're also highly durable with a 95% success rate. But as desirable as they...
4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
You've lost some teeth, and now you have to decide how to replace them. A fixed bridge or a partial denture are certainly good options. But the best choice today that dentistry has to offer is dental implants. Implants have exploded in popularity among both dentists...
Plan Your ‘Smile Makeover’ to Get the Most Satisfying Results
If you think your smile is beyond hope, you might be in for a happy surprise: Today's dental cosmetics can improve even the most forlorn dental situation. It could be a one-visit tooth whitening—or a total “smile makeover.” If it's the latter, your transformation...
Turn Back the Clock on Your Smile with Veneers
Porcelain veneers have a lot of advantages, particularly as you get older. For starters, they can be less costly and invasive than other cosmetic procedures. More significantly, they're adaptable, as they can address a wide range of dental aesthetic issues. Veneers...
3 Things You Should Do to Overcome Oral Cancer
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen died last fall after a long battle with oral cancer, another in a long line of performers, athletes, politicians, and other well-known personalities with this serious form of cancer. But household names like Van Halen are just the tip of...
Periodontal Disease – Protect your Gums
Regular dental treatment is beneficial to all, regardless of their oral health. Regular dental appointments are even more necessary if you've had periodontal (gum) disease to ensure that your healed gums remain that way. Gum disease is a bacterial infection caused by...
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