Dental implants are the perfect solution for replacement of a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. But they can also be used to secure partial or complete dentures as well as act as support for dental bridges. Dental implants can make you feel more positive and look like you never even had a missing tooth! […]
Continue ReadingThey say with age, comes wisdom. And there’s no wiser time to talk about our oral health than right now. That’s because approximately one-fourth of adults age 65 and older have no remaining teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not to mention that almost a third of older adults have untreated […]
Continue ReadingWhatever the reason for missing teeth, the fact is it can present a variety of challenges. Of course, it may cause you to avoid smiling and lower self-esteem, but it can also limit or prevent you from eating some of the foods you love. Not to mention language formation… a gap between teeth can leave […]
Continue ReadingEmergencies always seem to happen at the worst time. Dental emergencies are no exception. While many of us are familiar with what to do during a medical emergency, when it comes to dental emergencies, we may not know exactly what steps to take in the heat of the moment. Is it a Dental Emergency, or […]
Continue ReadingTooth loss can lead to both health problems and cosmetic distress. If you are missing teeth, it is important to replace them as soon as possible to avoid health, speech, and cosmetic issues. Dental implants and dentures are two restoration options that will return your beautiful smile. Although both options provide the same result, there […]
Continue ReadingYou see it day in and day out now that the Olympics are in full swing. Everyone taking a chomp out of their medals. So it makes you wonder, “Why do the Olympians bite their medals during photo opportunities?” Are these athletes in need of some extra minerals in their diets? It’s probably because it’s […]
Continue ReadingBeyond the Tooth Fairy: Explaining a common dream As a child, some of the fondest memories we have are those visits from the Tooth Fairy. We’d proudly show mom and dad our loose tooth and when it finally wriggled free from our gums, we’d place it hopefully beneath our pillow, anxiously awaiting what might […]
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