Actually any amount, from one to several, missing teeth can present a host of problems. The first and most noticeable issue for the patient is that it becomes more difficult to chew. Just one missing or broken tooth affects your ability to chew and what types of foods you can eat. It is harder to… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Complete Your Smile With Dentures Or Partials
Are you missing teeth? One, two, three? Maybe you are completely edentulous, meaning you have lost all of your teeth. Missing one or more teeth can make it difficult to chew. If you’re having difficulty chewing you may be missing out on important foods and nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy. Even the… Read more »
Bridge Placement
If you’re missing one or two teeth in a row it is wise to replace them. Leaving spaces between teeth can cause your teeth to shift, resulting in crooked teeth. It can also cause the underlying bone structure to begin to atrophy which can cause serious problems in the future. A dental bridge is an… Read more »
No! Don’t Take My Tooth!
Today there are a myriad of dental treatments for all problems imaginable, but regardless, sometimes you may still require a tooth extraction. Some people would rather opt for an extraction because it seems easier and cheaper than having a root canal or other treatment. Then there are those that do not want to lose their… Read more »
Don’t Avoid It…It Really Is Not That Bad
Wonder what it is? A root canal of course. Root canals seem to be feared by all, but if you need one you do not want to avoid it. The reason is that root canal therapy is necessary when your tooth pulp is infected. If the infection is left untreated, not only will it be… Read more »
The White Dental Filling
The most common dental filling since the 1800s has been silver amalgam. Silver amalgam fillings are a mixture of silver, tin, copper, and mercury. Amalgam fillings contain about 50 percent mercury. It is the mercury that holds them together. Because there have been concerns over the years as to the safety of mercury, composite fillings… Read more »
How Chocolate Can Be Good For You But Bad For Your Teeth
Is chocolate your passion? If so you are in good company. According to research a typical adult can eat their own body weight in chocolate in about ten years, and many of them do. In Switzerland chocolate consumption per individual equals 21 lbs a year, and about half that in the U.S. Do you know… Read more »
Bruxa, bruxa, bruxa?
Do you remember the silly jingle from the movie Grease? Brusha, brusha, brusha, use the new Ipana, or something along those lines. Well, here is a new jingle for you: Bruxa, bruxa, bruxa, use a mouth guard! Of course brushing is good for your teeth but bruxing is not. Take our multiple choice quiz below… Read more »
Treating Gum Disease
Did you know that half of adult Americans have gum disease? Gum disease is on the rise. Our ancient ancestors show no indication of ever having gum disease. It is believed that this is because of their diet. They existed on fresh vegetation, meat, nuts, and berries. Today our diets consist of an abundance of… Read more »
Help Your Child Avoid Dental Anxiety
It is believed that fear can be learned and also instilled by a secondary source. In other words, in some cases it doesn’t just come from nowhere, and a person can fear something they never even experienced before. According to studies, dental fear and anxiety affects over 29 percent of the adult population, and almost… Read more »