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False Teeth - Making the Right Choices

As a dental hygienist, I see hundreds of patients every single day. Many of these patients are older individuals who need dentures. Unfortunately, the outdated idea of clunky plastic teeth stuck on an uncomfortable base is prevalent among the senior citizen community. Technological advancements have made these types of false teeth a thing of the past. In fact, technology has changed the dental field all together. Dental implants can now be secured to make sure that dentures are immovable, and in some cases implants can be used to replace some or all of the teeth that need to be pulled! I started this blog to help inform seniors of their options. If you have a loved one who needs false teeth, then make sure your family member makes the right dental choices. A good set of teeth can help to retain dignity, beauty, and nutrition for the senior your love.

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Do Genetics Affect Your Oral Health In Any Way?

Posted on November 13, 2019

Genetics play a big role in the way you look and in your personality, but do they affect your oral health at all? The truth is that your oral health can be affected by genetics, but not in a huge way. The health of your teeth and gums is your responsibility primarily and relies highly on what you eat and do and on your oral health habits. Genetics may have a small affect on your oral health, though, and here are some things to understand about this. [Read More]

Suffering From TMJ Dysfunction? How An Orthodontist Can Help

Posted on October 15, 2019

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJ, can cause headaches, tinnitus, jaw pain, and worn enamel. While you could pay for an expensive surgery to fix this issue, there are other options at your disposal. An orthodontist can set you up with an orthotic bite splint. Read on to learn more about these orthodontic appliances. What is an Orthotic Bite Splint? You may have heard of orthotics for feet, but dental orthotics do exist and have a similar goal: to provide support for ineffective alignment. [Read More]

Are Invisible Braces Less Painful Than Standard Braces?

Posted on September 17, 2019

Whether you've had regular braces before or know someone who has, you might have heard that they can be painful. Unfortunately, this can be true at times. So if you're considering getting invisible braces and are wondering if you'll suffer the same fate with those, read this simple guide to find out how much better invisible braces can be in this regard. Subtle Adjustments There's actually a fairly big difference between the way that standard braces are adjusted and invisible braces are used. [Read More]

Why Dental Implants Can Fail Unexpectedly After The Procedure

Posted on August 16, 2019

Once you have gone through the procedure to have dental implants placed in your jawbone, a lot falls on you in order to make sure that the implant does not fail. You'll need to keep up on your oral health so that the gums that surround the implant remain healthy, even if you think it is not necessary due to having a fake tooth. If the gums start to fail, the implant will go with it. [Read More]