Is your dentist a Prosthodontist?
Is your dentist a Prosthodontist? To become a Prosthodontist requires 3 additional years of residency training at an accredited graduate education program in a University. Other dentists may try and lead you to belive that they are Prosthodontists by carefully … Continue reading
Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Six Little- Known Risk Factor: Factor #1 Bisphenol-A (1 BPA) BPA is a chemical frequently found in food and beverage containers (plastic bottles, metal cans etc.) It sparks the chronic inflammation that can cause advanced coronary artery disease-severely blocking and … Continue reading
Do You have Periodontal Disease?
Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria, along with mucus and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless “plaque” on teeth. Brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque. Plaque that is not removed can harden and form “tartar” that brushing doesn’t clean. Continue reading
Why Do I Need a Bridge?
A missing tooth can be a serious matter. Teeth work together as a dynamic unit. When you lose a tooth, the other teeth may tilt, shift or drift into the space. The teeth in the opposite jaw may shift up … Continue reading
Ducking the Dentist?
At least 20% of Americans have one or more untreated cavities. Cavities will get larger if untreated, they do not heal. They get larger, deeper, cause pain, can develop into infection and result in possible tooth loss. Don’t wait until it … Continue reading
What Are Veneers?
Dental veneers have grown in popularity over the last decade and are applied for many different reasons. They are similar to a cap or crown and can be used to improve the appearance of a tooth or to protect a … Continue reading
What Causes Yellow Teeth?
If you have yellow teeth, chances are you want to whiten them up. If you don’t have yellow teeth yet, there’s a good chance you’d like to keep it that way. Read on to find out what causes yellowing of … Continue reading
Experience Counts
One might ask oneself “should I see an experienced dentist who has been around the block a few times or a younger dentist that might be more familiar with newer techniques?” The reality is, that a recent graduate of dental … Continue reading
Trick or Treat?
Halloween can be a time of fun for kids of all ages. It is a party holiday denoting the beginning of the “holiday” season. Whether it is about candy, changes in the leaves, cooler temperatures or looking for the benefits … Continue reading
What is Tooth Reconstruction?
Tooth reconstruction is part of the field known as “reconstructive dentistry”. Reconstructive dentistry encompasses all of the procedures dealing with repairing or replacing tissue, bones or teeth in a person’s mouth. Common tooth reconstruction procedures include placing dental crowns or bridges, … Continue reading
Why a Mouth Guard is the Best Solution for Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition where a person’s airflow is blocked during sleep, often hundreds of times per night, causing temporary oxygen shortages. Symptoms include loud snoring, constant fatigue and, oftentimes, obesity. Sleep apnea greatly increases a person’s risk for multiple health problems including stroke, … Continue reading
Dentures That Create A Non Surgical Facelift
Make an Appointment Today! Dentures that give non surgical facelifts entail making a denture that replaces the tissue that has been lost over the years and returning the patient to his or her natural youthful look. The bone that holds the … Continue reading
The Right Way to Brush Your Teeth in 4 Simple Steps!
Brushing your teeth properly is very important and unfortunately many dental problems are the result of wrong or insufficient dental hygiene and because people don’t know how to brush teeth. The right cleaning technique is the key! By following four … Continue reading
Implants and Stunning New Teeth in a Day!
Years ago, implants were placed and buried beneath the gum tissue on one visit, the patient would then wait for 4-6 months for healing, undergo another surgery to expose the implants with extensions and then, after total healing, have the … Continue reading
Dentures and Facelifts
The best thing that you can wear is a youthful appearance. When teeth are lost, the bone that was where the teeth were dissolves, resorbs, and the facial appearance begins to fall inward, skin droops, and generally one begins to look … Continue reading