15 August 2018
If you have selected dental implants to fill in those gaps in your smile, it is important to know the care needed afterward. Dental implants are not removable, which makes them quite different than dentures. The implants are permanently implanted into the jaw, and they require their own steps to care for them after the surgical procedure is complete. Be sure to do the following things to prevent a potential issue from occurring.
20 July 2018
If you've ever compared your teeth to a white napkin or a white tissue and your teeth are not anywhere near the same color, and they look yellow or even brown, it may be time to whiten your teeth. A whiter smile can be achieved with professional whitening treatments at your dentist's office. Your dentist may use a whitening gel in a tray (or guard) that is placed in the mouth on your teeth to lighten stains and whiten your teeth.
20 June 2018
Halitosis is a word that dentists use to describe the condition of bad breath. While foods you eat can give you bad breath afterwards, halitosis is a condition that causes you to have bad breath all the time. If you struggle with this problem, you should talk to your dentist about it to find out what is causing it. Here are some of the top causes of halitosis. Smoking People who smoke are more likely to develop halitosis for many reasons.
22 May 2018
Once a tooth is missing, the loss negatively impacts the patient's oral and overall health. The empty space in the mouth can no longer transfer bite pressure to the bone of the jaw as the lost tooth once did. Thus, the jawbone does not receive the stimulation needed to produce enough bone cells at that site to maintain a healthy density. As the bone atrophies in that area, the facial structure may not receive the necessary support to remain full and youthful looking.
19 April 2018
If you're set to walk down the aisle in less than a week, you should spend the next few days pampering yourself and enhancing your natural beauty so that you'll look and feel your best for the big day. Because it's such a special moment, you're going to want to look your best and feel confident in your appearance while walking down the aisle, exchanging vows, and celebrating the nuptials with all your loved ones in attendance.
19 March 2018
There is no reason to feel guilty about enjoying a drink or two every now and again. However, if you are starting to notice that your number of alcoholic drinks are becoming more and more, then you should educate yourself on the ways these drinks can affect your oral health. Once you have a complete understanding of what the effects of drinking alcohol regularly can be, you may find you want to cut down or put extra care into your teeth in other ways.
23 February 2018
If you would like to get braces as an adult, but you want to avoid the whole "metal mouth adolescent" experience, you are probably considering Invisalign services. These invisible, removable braces are almost fun to wear, since no one else can tell that you are wearing them. However, these braces are best suited to certain patients. Check the following checklist to see if these braces are a good option for you.