Losing your teeth can mean feeling embarrassed about your appearance. Tooth loss can also mean a negative impact on your overall oral health. In order to restore lost teeth the doctor may recommend a dental bridge. Can anyone wear a dental bridge? Will this option restore your lost tooth completely?
Why You Should Be Flossing Daily
Be honest: When was the last time you flossed your teeth? If you do not floss routinely, you are not alone. According to a national poll, only 36% of Americans floss daily! Interestingly, in the same poll, 80% agreed that flossing is important. The lack of daily flossing may be why nearly all American adults experience some form of tooth decay or gum disease in adulthood. Don’t be part of the unfortunate statistic: There are many reasons why you should be flossing daily, the most important of which is sustaining your oral health and preventing dental disease. (more…)
5 Facts About Porcelain Veneers
Have you ever been mesmerized by a movie star’s dazzling smile and wished you had the same perfect grin? Here’s a Hollywood secret: Many of the perfect smiles we see on the red carpet or cinema screen are the result of porcelain veneers! While some starlets may be naturally blessed with beautiful teeth, the truth is that many of the perfect celebrity smiles we see are perfect because of porcelain veneers. You too can achieve a smile makeover with veneers. Consider these facts about porcelain veneers. (more…)
Should You Consider Invisalign?
If you wish you could obtain a straighter smile then you may benefit from orthodontics treatment. Correcting uneven smiles can improve both the appearance and health of your smile. There are a number of orthodontic treatments available, including the practically invisible Invisalign system. Should you consider Invisalign?
How to Prevent Tooth Decay & Gum Disease
The biggest dental concerns that nearly all adults experience are tooth decay and gum disease. If most adults have tooth decay or gum disease, these ailments must not be that bad, right? Wrong. Tooth decay and gum disease start as small cavities or minor gum inflammation, but both conditions can worsen into severe dental disease that could lead to tooth loss, bone loss, and health problems beyond your mouth. Don’t underestimate the importance of preventive dentistry. How to prevent tooth decay & gum disease? Fortunately, good oral hygiene is simple and easy. (more…)
What You Didn’t Know About Gum Disease
Throughout your life, you consume unfathomable amounts of foods and drinks. Overtime, this can affect your dental health in multiple ways, for instance, a lifetime of biting and chewing puts pressure on your gums, increasing the risk of developing certain issues. This occurs when the tissue connecting your gums and teeth are weakened, progressing to gum recession. This can lead to the formation of crevices, clinically known as periodontal pockets, forming along the gum line and can potentially lead to gum disease if left untreated. While gum disease is not necessarily an imminent threat, you can shield your smile from dental complications by preventing them before they become an issue. (more…)
FAQs: I Lost a Tooth, Now What?
A variety of factors can lead to adult tooth loss, including poor oral hygiene and an accidental injury. Many patients contact us asking: “I lost a tooth, now what?” Well, first we recommend contacting our office and addressing the immediate discomfort. Then we suggest undergoing treatment to restore the missing tooth. Doing so can help maintain the health and beauty of the smile.
How Do I Brighten My Smile?
Do you have teeth that have become stained? Are you wondering: “How do I brighten my smile?” With cosmetic dentistry, we can help mask or remove discoloration so you can enjoy a brighter, more attractive smile.
Mouth/Body Connection – Respiratory Infections
Since much of the air you breathe passes through your mouth, it isn’t much of a stretch to assume that your oral health and respiratory health are connected in some way. Still, the extent of that relationship (as part of the more overreaching mouth/body connection) isn’t exactly common knowledge. The truth is, research indicates that maintaining a disease-free mouth can have a significant impact on your risks for certain respiratory illnesses, in addition to the many other benefits of a clean, healthy smile. (more…)
Why Do We Need Oral Cancer Screenings?
Why do we need oral cancer screenings? Over 45,000 people are diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, due to late detection over 50% succumb to the disease within five years. But a simple screening can increase the chances of a full recovery. We recommend everyone undergo a routine oral cancer screening annually in order to protect their smile and overall oral health.
