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Ideal Candidates for Implant Dentistry
Dental implants provide highly beneficial and comprehensive tooth replacement for patients suffering from tooth loss. Whether the patient lost one, several, or an entire arch of teeth, a dental patient can find reliable, secure prosthetic teeth with implants. Not all patients will be eligible for this type of restorative dental
Enjoy the Holidays with Botox
With the holidays approaching, you might look forward to special occasions shared with your loved ones. But these celebrations might be hindered if you feel unhappy about the way your skin looks. You might not realize that your dentist can help you address aesthetic concerns with the skin on your
Relief for Chronic Dry Mouth
Have you ever felt a dry, sticky, and tacky sensation in your mouth? Not only does this feel unpleasant, but dry mouth could put your oral health in danger. The dry oral environment allows natural oral bacteria to spread more easily across your teeth. This can heighten your risk for
Foods to Boost Periodontal Health
Your diet can play a major role in your overall oral health. Foods and beverages can both help and hinder your teeth and gums. Some people might overlook gum health, but this connective tissue needs to stay strong enough to keep your teeth in place in your smile. So you
Do Baby Teeth Need Cavity Treatment?
Your child will begin growing primary teeth at the age of six months approximately. These baby teeth help kids learn to eat and speak properly while keeping the jaw healthy and ready for adult permanent teeth to grow. They start losing baby teeth at around age five or six. It
Why Do I Need a Night Guard?
A night guard refers to a mouthguard-like appliance that you wear as you sleep as a form of preventative oral health care. The dentist can build you a custom guard that fits your unique smile and suits your specific oral health goals. You may wonder if wearing a night guard
Treating Cavities Between Teeth
Cavities, early stages of tooth decay, will affect most of us at some point in our lives. They form when the natural bacteria in your mouth penetrate weak spots in enamel, the outer layer of the tooth. Then the bacteria eat away at the dental structure to create a hole
Gum Health Links to Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. High or low blood sugar will affect the function of organs throughout the body over time, as well as acutely. So managing this disease is
All About Oral Sedation
Do you get nervous before going to your dentist’s office? You are not alone. At least 20% of dental patients have a fear of visiting the dentist. Modern dentistry understands these feelings and takes strides to help you feel more comfortable in the dentist’s chair. Your dentist can offer sedation