Dental implants have become a very common practice in many sedation dentistry practices and with good reason. They look great, stay in place, and give a more natural and comfortable feel for the patient. This isn't to say they are perfect, but the process of implanting dental work is improving all the time. This is […]
Millions of Americans miss their annual dental checkup for a variety of reasons. One of the most cited reasons is cost. Americans believe that by skipping a trip to the visit they can save on costs. In reality, the opposite is actually true. Not visiting your dentist regularly can have very costly side effects and […]
Implant vs Denture vs Bridge ***UPDATED: December 17, 2013*** Dentists typically recommend that missing teeth be replaced, for both aesthetic and medical reasons. Physically, a missing tooth can cause the other teeth in the mouth to shift, and over time the jaw bone may actually begin to shrink, causing a slew of other issues. It […]
It seems that technology is creating incredible advancements in all aspects of the world, and this includes dentistry. It’s not difficult to believe that the hardest substance and strongest muscles in the human body are found in the mouth. Our teeth endure quite a bit of wear and tear when feeding our bodies. The enamel […]
In several places around the country, February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and people are buzzing about recent studies showing a shocking percentage of our nation’s kids are suffering from premature tooth decay. This is a very serious topic, which deserves a lot of attention, but meanwhile, there is a significant portion of our population […]
***UPDATED: July 24, 2015*** A recent study has identified evidence that saliva could be used to detect changes related to Alzheimer’s, a disease that is traditionally diagnosed at a late stage using costly and invasive techniques. According to an article in the Dental Tribune, subjects were divided into three groups: patients with Alzheimer’s, those with […]