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02 Sep Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums throughout the Retirement Years

Posted at 13:54h in cosmetic dentistry

In years past, tooth loss often accompanied aging, often because patients lacked access to routine dental care or because advanced tooth-saving treatments had not yet been developed. As a result, most patients would eventually get dentures when they got older. Now, dentists and their patients can...

26 Aug Fractured Tooth: What are my treatment options?

Posted at 18:17h in oral surgery

A fractured tooth may be one of the most complicated and unpredictable conditions in dentistry. With a fracture, a portion of the tooth may become completely separated, with clearly defined pieces that can be easily restored. However, a fracture can also occur in a tooth...

14 Aug Tips for Relieving Dental Anxiety

Posted at 18:12h in sedation dentist

The prospect of oral surgery can be a daunting one, and it’s understandable when patients experience some level of anxiety before undergoing a surgical procedure. Unfortunately, some patients are so fearful that they will postpone treatment until an emergency occurs, which usually means that they...

02 Aug What do your teeth say about your health?

Posted at 18:06h in dentistry

Many patients seek routine dental care to prevent problems that may detract from the smile’s aesthetics. Indeed, dentistry does help patients maintain an attractive smile. However, the objectives of dental treatment involve your health and well-being, as well. Certainly, modern dentistry has the tools and techniques—think...

25 Jul What is considered a dental emergency?

Posted at 16:32h in dentists

Imagine this scenario: It’s midnight, and you tripped over the cat on the way to the fridge for a late night snack. You realize that a tooth is missing and your gums are bleeding. Many dentists won’t be in until the morning, so what do...

15 Jul Will I need recovery time if I use sedation for my procedure?

Posted at 16:24h in sedation dentistry

Sedation dentistry is a popular option for patients who are in need of some type of surgical procedure. These relaxing medications help patients overcome any anxiety that they have about the surgery. Additionally, sedation helps many patients with long periods of oral surgery, giving the surgeon...

03 Jul Do genetics play a role in the overall health of teeth?

Posted at 16:17h in Dental

You are probably familiar with the ways in which your genes influence your health. Genetics may play a role in conditions as varied as cancer, depression and stroke. Not surprisingly, genetics can contribute to your dental health in a number of ways, as well. Dental problems like...

28 Jun Teeth Grinding: It’s more than just a bad habit; it’s a dental concern

Posted at 16:04h in dentist

Chronic bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a perplexing condition that affects millions of adults. It happens so easily (usually during sleep) and occurs so frequently that it is often mistaken for an annoying, but normal, habit. Even when patients wake up with a headache and...

17 Jun Harmful Dental Habits to Avoid

Posted at 15:59h in cosmetic dentistry

Who among us hasn’t committed a little no-no or a small faux pas when our dentist wasn’t looking? Dental indiscretions such as chewing ice, biting the fingernails or ink pens or paper clips, opening bottles with your teeth, grinding and clenching both day and night,...

05 Jun What is Oral Conscious Sedation?

Posted at 15:33h in sedation dentist

Prior to your appointment for oral surgery, it helps to know that your treatment can be customized for your comfort. Whether you are planning to have your wisdom teeth extracted or a dental implant placed, it’s easy to become focused on the logistics of the...

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