When it comes to replacing missing teeth, you’ve got options. While removable dentures were the only choice for many past years, patients now have a much more favorable alternative to restore their smile. Dental implants are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement, and knowing the advantages that implants offer over traditional dentures can help […]
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What’s the Deal With ‘No-Drill’ Dentistry? No one looks forward to having their cavities drilled and filled. For some people, just the fear of drilling keeps them out of the dentist’s office for years at a time. Unfortunately, that aversion to the drill, and other dental services, often results in the need for more extensive
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All of the teeth in the mouth have specific functions. The front teeth are used to cut foods with their sharp, thin edges. The canines (pointed “eye teeth”) are used for holding or grasping food. All of these front teeth also promote the correct pronunciation and articulation needed for proper speech. The back teeth are
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These days, dental fillings are made from a variety of materials including gold, porcelain and composite resin. Each option has its own unique virtues and drawbacks, and all of them have finite lifespans. Metal amalgam fillings, which are typically the most durable options, have expected lifespans of about 15 years. Composite fillings, on the other
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Ordinarily, our jaw bones are only as large and strong as they are because we use them all the time. Once teeth are lost and we stop applying force to the jawbone, however, the bone mass gradually diminishes until all that’s left is a small, narrow ridge of bone. This can make it difficult, if
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Some of the questions we hear most often from patients concern their coverage for dental services, such as restorative dentistry or annual teeth cleanings. Some patients aren’t aware of the extent of their coverage, while others have questions about their network and payment structure. Unfortunately, insurance jargon can be difficult to decipher for those of
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Anyone who’s maintained a coffee-drinking habit for more than a few years has, at some point, probably wished that they could make their teeth bright and white again. Foods and beverages with strong pigments, high acidity and tannin levels can all cause teeth to become stained and discolored over time. Unfortunately, as much as we
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Expecting mothers go to great lengths to protect the well-being of their unborn children. During those nine critical months diets are carefully monitored, physical activity is kept to a minimum, and visits to the obstetrician become a regular fixture of life. When it comes to pregnancy dental care, however, a mother’s desire to protect her
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Root canals, perhaps more than any other common dental procedure, are the subject of fear and trepidation for thousands of people. Most of this nervousness stems from horror stories passed down by parents, and a general lack of understanding of the extent to which modern dentistry has made these procedures relatively painless experiences. In fact,
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Conventional wisdom and childhood trips to the dentist taught us that once a cavity develops, there’s no way to treat it other than having it drilled and subsequently filled with a hard protective material. In recent years, however, nutritional research has yielded discoveries with some exciting implications about our ability to treat and prevent cavities.
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Many individuals underestimate the importance of proper sleep on oral health. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects oral health. This condition leads
