Some people who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several important reasons to replace a back tooth with a […]
You Won’t Be Out Cold (Unless You Want To Be!)
Does your heart start pounding at the simple thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you pass a dental practice? Many people who have improved their smiles with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration procedures chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’ are often […]
You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth
1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it generates a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually reaches the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you […]
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s post, we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile transformations. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is an optimal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usual titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the […]
How To Choose A Dentist (Consider Convenience)
The American Dental Association offers some counsel on how to choose a dentist. Here are some things you should examine: Extended Hours? Life can be hectic. Fitting in a dentist’s appointment shouldn’t upend your schedule. Visiting a dentist with evening and weekend hours is a smart move for busy people. (Isn’t that all of us?) Convenient […]
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
As if you needed another reason to keep your gums in top condition. Scientists have found a link between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that often causes chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The research study, “Porphyromonas gingivalis […]
