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  • What You Need To Know About Bone Grafts And Bone Loss

    If you've ever lost a permanent tooth you're at risk for bone loss. Bone loss can seriously affect your oral health and your visual appearance. By knowing how bone loss affects you and how to prevent and correct it, you will be able to maintain your dental health and your appearance. The Role Teeth Play In Bone Loss Your jawbone is surprisingly sensitive. When you lose a tooth your jawbone senses that loss. [Read More]

  • Pros And Cons Of Porcelain Dental Options

    Porcelain is a widely used dental material due to its ability to mimic the natural color and finish of teeth. Porcelain has advantages over other tooth-colored material such as composite resin and over metals such as gold or silver amalgam. But there are also ways that porcelain falls behind these other materials. Veneers and dental crowns are the two most common places that porcelain pops up in cosmetic dental services. What are the pros and cons of using porcelain for each type of dental treatment? [Read More]

  • Dental Implants Vs. Dental Bridges

    Modern medicine has made it possible to replace multiple teeth at once, using either a dental bridge or a dental implant. Many patients struggle to choose between these two options, since each one has its own benefits. Here are some facts to help you decide between a dental bridge and a dental implant.  What is a Dental Bridge? A dental bridge is a medical device that helps you to cover a gap in your teeth. [Read More]

  • Gone Through The Change? 4 Ways To Prevent Gum Disease After Menopause

    If you've gone through menopause in the past ten years, you need to spend more time keeping your teeth clean. Studies show that you're at an increased risk of developing gum disease due to the decrease in hormone levels. Periodontal gum disease can lead to bone loss and premature tooth loss. It can also lead to more serious health issues such as heart disease and strokes. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take that will reduce your chances of developing gum disease. [Read More]

  • Factors That Affect The Success Of Teeth Whitening Treatment As You Get Older

    Although whiter, brighter teeth are a hot commodity these days, tobacco and chemicals in the foods and beverages you eat and drink can leave behind unsightly stains. But these aren't the only things that can discolor and darken your teeth. Aging affects tooth color too. When you get older, the outer layer of your tooth enamel gets thinner. This allows the darker, more yellow dentin (tooth tissue) underneath to show through. [Read More]

  • 3 Reasons Why A Root Canal Is A Good Idea

    For most people, the mere mention of getting a root canal is enough to make them rub their jaw in pain. Rumored to be one of the more painful dental procedures a root canal is really anything but. In fact, a root canal can be a crucial procedure that can save your teeth. So, if you're nervous about scheduling the procedure, here are a few things you should know: Save Your Teeth [Read More]

  • Halloween Candy To Avoid To Keep Teeth Healthy

    Eating a pile of trick-or-treat candy around Halloween obviously can have negative effects, but some candy is worse than others for dental health. When you buy candy to hand out to youngsters and as you look through the stash your own children bring home, consider the treats that are best avoided. Sticky Candy Sugary sticky materials are difficult to get off teeth. If your children have to try to remove a substance from their teeth by using fingers, that's a problem. [Read More]

  • How To Properly Maintain Porcelain Crowns

    Dental crowns are designed to restore the structural stability of your teeth, and once installed allow you to continue eating and perform other mouth related activities as you have before. However, crowns will not last forever, and porcelain crowns in particular will degrade over time; this means that they will have to be repaired or replaced. By taking proper care of your newly installed porcelain crown, you can extend the lifespan of your porcelain crown. [Read More]

  • Pediatric Dentistry 101: Making Kids Love The Dental Chair

    Many parents dread taking their children to the dentist; children's fears, while they may be based in the fear of the unknown, can make a dental appointment difficult to complete. Some children fight back, cry, scream, or struggle, and that's difficult for dentists and parents to cope with.  There are a few ways to help in this situation, and both dentists and parents should consider taking steps to reduce children's fears. [Read More]

  • Amazing Porcelain: From Dental Repairs To Toilet Bowls - Porcelain Gets The Job Done

    If your dentist has suggested that you have a porcelain crown installed on one of your decayed teeth, then you might be wondering about the porcelain used in dentistry. After all, isn't porcelain used in easily breakable china plates and to make toilet bowls? The answer to both is yes. However, it is also true that not all porcelain is created equal.  What is Porcelain? Porcelain is material that is made by firing kaolin clay in a kiln. [Read More]