Do you ever poke your head in your child’s room to check on your little one during the night? If you do, you may have noticed the development of a disturbing habit because 38 percent of children grind their teeth during the night. If you’ve witnessed this habit, the sight of the jaw sliding back… Read more »
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Brighton Dentist: Dental Implants Can Restore Your Jawbone
When people think about a lost tooth, they tend to focus on how the loss affects day-to-day function and cosmetic appeal. However, few people realize that a lost tooth can result in bone density loss in the jawbone. Your Brighton dentist, Dr. Thomas Villani, explains how a lost tooth contributes to jawbone density loss and… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Shares Three Benefits of Implant-Retained Dentures
Do your dentures make you self-conscious? Do you have a difficult time speaking and eating? Ill-fitting dentures can take the enjoyment out of your life and lower your self-esteem. It’s difficult to smile when even the simplest tasks present a challenge and embarrassment lurks around every corner. Thankfully, there is a solution: implant-retained dentures. With… Read more »
Brighton Dentist: Encourage Your Child to Brush with a Tooth Brushing Chart
Does this conversation sound familiar? “Brush your teeth.” “No.” (In a more serious tone) “Brush your teeth.” “No.” (Tinged with frustration) “Brush your teeth.” “No.” That one-word response can make you want to rip your hair out and give up. Unfortunately, giving up will put your child’s mouth at risk. In the absence of regular… Read more »
Brighton Dentist: Which Type of Smile Are You Smiling?
Did you know that there are two types of smiles and that each has its own purpose? The study of smiles began with a French neurologist named Duchenne de Boulogne, and the two types of smiles are named after him. These smile types are called the Duchenne smile and the non-Duchenne smile, and one of… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Prepares You for Several Dental Emergencies
You never know when or where a dental emergency could strike. Something as simple as tripping could result in damage to your teeth. Thus being prepared for an emergency situation is very important. But do you know what to do if you suffer a broken tooth, for instance? If you don’t, there is no need… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Shares Three Causes of Toothaches
A toothache may seem like a minor problem that you can ignore, but consider this: pain is the body’s way of notifying us that something is wrong. Therefore, while it is true that some toothaches aren’t serious, others can be warning signs of oral health problems. To help you to decipher when a toothache is… Read more »
Brighton Dentist: Teach Your Kids the Proper Way to Brush
Because they are destined to fall out and be replaced by adult teeth, baby teeth are often thought of as a trial run. Thus if children don’t brush properly, parents may shrug, banking on the idea that their children’s homecare will improve over time. Unfortunately, this approach fails to realize just how important it is to… Read more »
Brighton Dentist Explains Root Canal Treatment
When you hear “root canal treatment,” what comes to mind? Many people think of a procedure that should be avoided at all costs. Unfortunately, that stigma toward root canal treatment is an unfair one. Root canal treatment can be very beneficial and can save you pain and more extensive dental work down the road. Your… Read more »
Brighton Dentist: Linking Gum Disease with Heart Disease
Have you ever seen a house sitting on a shifting foundation? Cracks run down the walls, and doors stick in their frames. However, once discovered, the source of all of the problems throughout the house can be traced back to a single problem. The human body often works the same way. Just as a house… Read more »
