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- 04/19/15
Caring for DenturesDentures require care that is different from natural teeth. For brushing a denture, one must keep in mind that toothpastes that are meant for real teeth contain abrasives to remove stains from the enamel surfaces. A Denture BrushBut dentures are made from an acrylic plastic that is much softer…Read More - 04/19/15
Sinus Lift Procedure for Dental ImplantsTo place an implant, there must be an adequate amount of bone to bear the brunt of the bite. In the upper molar area, it is very common to be short of bone for implants since the maxillary sinus is located right above it. Since the bone shrinks once a tooth is removed, it is not unusual to find…Read More - 04/19/15
Making Room for Crowded TeethCrowded teeth are a very common problem affecting many people. To straighten these teeth orthodontically, a dentist needs to make room in the mouth to fit all of the teeth in a nice straight line. Many times, the crowding is so severe that teeth have to be removed to make room. However, it is…Read More - 04/19/15
Relining DenturesWhen teeth have been extracted, the body will slowly resorb the bone that once held the teeth. When dentures are made, a mold is made of the mouth and then the denture is constructed. But as the years go by, the bone continues to erode away while the plastic stays the same. This causes gaps to form…Read More - 04/19/15
Children's Fear of the DentistMany factors can contribute to a child’s fear of the dentist. On top of that list is a bad experience at a previous dental appointment. The younger the age, the higher likelihood that a child will have a fear of the dentist. It has even been shown that parents can pass along their own fear of the…Read More - 04/11/15
Gum Disease and DiabetesThere is a connection between periodontal (gum) disease and controlling a diabetic's blood sugar. A 1997 study of Pima Indians found that when gum disease was eradicated in diabetics, their blood sugar management improved. It is much easier for gum disease to gain a foothold because diabetics are…Read More
