2016

Understanding The Use Of Zirconia Dental Implant Abutments

If you want a dental implant, then you may be surprised that you have quite a few options available to you when it comes to the implant device itself. While implant roots almost always need to be constructed out of titanium, this is not always true for the small device that twists onto the top of the root. The device is called the abutment, and it connects the artificial tooth to the implant root.…

How To Make Sure Your Child Is Getting Enough Fluoride

Fluoride is one of the best things you can provide to your child to help prevent cavities from developing on his or her teeth, yet giving your child too much can damage his or her teeth. If you are not sure how to give your child enough fluoride without overdoing it, you may want to talk to a pediatric dentist. The dentist might suggest taking the following steps to ensure that your child’s teeth are being exposed to a sufficient amount of fluoride.…

Understanding How A Deep Baby Tooth Cavity Is Treated

If you have a child, then your son or daughter may end up with a cavity in one or several of the primary teeth. In fact, about 42% of all children between the ages of 2 and 11 will have cavities. The baby teeth do have a layer of dental enamel to protect the teeth from harmful microorganisms. However, the enamel is much thinner than the layer that is seen on the adult teeth.…

Tongue-Tied Newborn? 3 Reasons To Opt For A Frenectomy Now Instead Of Later

Have you recently had a baby who has been diagnosed with ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie? If so, your pediatrician has likely given you 2 options – get a referral to a dentist so a frenectomy can be performed now or wait for your child to get older to go ahead with the procedure. Check out these 3 reasons why it’s a good idea to get your child a frenectomy sooner rather than later.…

Should Your Child Get Cosmetic Dentistry?

Some cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as teeth whitening and dentures, are becoming more common for children. While it’s more common to wait until adulthood when the teeth have had a chance to fully grow in, some cosmetic procedures are best done right away. Here are some questions to ask to determine if your child should get cosmetic dentistry.  Will the Problem Go Away? Cosmetic dentistry can be considered as an option if the problem isn’t responding to other treatments and isn’t going to go away on its own.…

Considering Dental Implants? Tips To Understand The Procedure

If you’ve been talking with your dentist about having all of your upper or lower teeth extracted, he or she may suggest that you explore the possibilities of dentures or implants. While dentures can be an affordable and less invasive solution, implants are longer lasting and more convenient over time. Here’s a look at what you should know about implants before you decide how to proceed. How Long Do Implants Take?…

2 Natural Remedies To Help Naturally Heal And Prevent Gum Disease

Taking care of your oral health is important, as the health of your gums and teeth can affect the overall health of your body and is linked to diabetes, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Today, more than half of all Americans age 30 and older have periodontal disease. If you want to help heal your periodontal disease or just prevent gum disease from occurring, here are two natural home remedies you can use to do this.…

What You Should Know about Gingivitis and Other Stages of Gum Disease

With regular visits to the dentist and good oral care habits, you are not likely to suddenly develop gum disease. However, if you haven’t been diligent with your routine, you may be experiencing it. This type of disease is a progressive condition, which means it occurs in stages. Gingivitis is the initial stage of this disease, but you can prevent this from worsening if you seek help from a dentist. Here are several things you should understand about gingivitis and gum disease.…

Bruxism: Why It Happens And How To Treat It

If you grind your teeth while you sleep, you may wake up with a sore jaw, facial pain, or headaches, and you may not realize why. This is a habit that is hard to control because it takes place when you sleep, but it is something that needs to stop. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can lead to a number of problems if you fail to treat it, and here are three things you should know about this common condition.…