Do I Need a Crown Lengthening Procedure? Has your dentist recommended that you undergo a crown lengthening procedure? The idea of oral surgery might sound a little intimidating, but there’s nothing to worry about.
Read Dental Story4 Tips to Avoid Infection Following Dental Implant Treatment When you’ve finally had your dental implant (or implants) placed, the last thing you want to be thinking about is the potential risk of them failing.
Read Dental StoryDental Emergency? Visit Your Dentist Instead of the ER Many dental offices are temporarily closed due to COVID-19. They have suspended all elective and non-urgent procedures. That leaves many patients wondering, “What if I get a toothache?
Read Dental Story4 Ways to Remove a Lodged Object Stuck Between Your Teeth When eating with family and friends, you may find yourself a bit embarrassed should you or someone else notice an object stuck between your teeth.
Read Dental StoryClean Hands Help Beat COVID-19 When COVID-19 first reached the United States, people flocked to grocery stores to purchase hand sanitizer and hand soap. Without a doubt, these items can play a pivotal role in preventing the spread of dangerous contagions; they are indispensable during this pandemic season.
Read Dental StoryHow Your Dentist Prepares for Your Appointment During COVID-19 As someone with family members who are high-risk for COVID-19, you’ve been doing your part to flatten the curve. You’ve been working from home, wearing a mask when you have to go out, and washing your hands frequently.
Read Dental StoryCan Attaching Your Dentures to Dental Implants Help Your Smile? Do you wear dentures? If so, you are not alone! Out of the 35 million people in the U.S. who are missing their teeth, a whopping 90% of them wear dentures. While they are a reliable way to complete a smile, they can still have their drawbacks.
Read Dental Story3 Kinds of Gum Grafts and Why They’re Used Gum recession is unfortunately one of the more common side effects of gum disease. As the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, the roots become exposed, which can lead to sensitivity and an increased risk of decay.
Read Dental StoryCan Gum Disease Cause High Blood Pressure? Having high blood pressure can really take a toll on your overall health. People with it are more likely to have a heart attack or a stroke and are even at a higher risk of experiencing vision problems, among other health issues.
Read Dental Story5 Things NOT to Do While Recovering from Dental Implant Surgery Taking care of your mouth while it’s recovering from surgery is an essential part of the dental implant process. It’s important for your jawbone to heal properly so that it joins with the implant post.
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