Some Commonly Asked Questions About Dental Prosthetics and Appliances

Posted on 8 June 2016

Dental prosthetics refers to artificial teeth or other appliances; this would include dentures, dental implants, caps, crowns, and the like. These are very good ways of restoring your smile and even your ability to eat and talk freely when you're missing teeth or have damage to your teeth. If you're thinking about dental prosthetics and appliances, you want to talk to your dentist about your option and choices, but note a few questions you might have first. [Read More]

How Do You Know If It's a Dental Emergency?

Posted on 19 May 2016

Not every problem with your teeth and gums will constitute a dental emergency; you might get a slight cut or might bump your mouth on something, and it will heal quickly enough. However, you also don't want to ignore problems you have with your mouth and teeth and assume that you can or should put off seeing a dentist when you're actually facing an emergency. Note a few times when it's good to visit an emergency dental clinic or 24-hour dentist rather than ignoring a problem in your mouth. [Read More]

When You Need to Get a Dental Guard

Posted on 29 April 2016

There are two types of dental guard devices that can protect your teeth from damage or injury: mouth guards and night guards. Mouth guards are used for people who participate in sports and want to protect their teeth from breaking or cracking, especially with athletes like football players, wrestlers, and boxers. Night guards, also called bite splints, are custom-made for people who grind or clench their teeth at night. Here are some different reasons why you might need one of these dental guards. [Read More]

5 Soft Foods to Eat after Dental Implant Surgery

Posted on 15 April 2016

Dental implants are an excellent treatment for missing teeth. They look just like regular teeth and help to maintain the strength of your jaw bone. However, the recovery from dental implant surgery can be uncomfortable. Sticking to a soft-food diet can help you get through this tricky time without irritating the implant site further. Here are five foods that are gentle on your gums. 1. Vegetable Soup Nourish your body while you heal from dental implant surgery by making your own homemade soup. [Read More]

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Wisdom Teeth: Removal, Maintenance and Cavity Prevention

Wisdom teeth are the largest molars in the very back of your mouth. While many people get their wisdom teeth removed, others keep them and the right decisions varies for everyone. In this blog, I want to present as much "wisdom" as possible on wisdom teeth. If you are trying to decided whether or not to keep yours, this information can help you decide. If you still have your wisdom teeth, this blog will show you how to take care of them, and it will look into the risk factors of cavities on wisdom teeth. I have unique perspective on this issue. I had a couple of wisdom teeth removed so I know what that feels like, but I still have the other two so I know that caring for them can be challenging as well.

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