Getting Your Gums Back to Healthy

Posted on: 6 September 2016

Modern dentistry has a lot to offer patients with missing or broken teeth. If you are too embarrassed to smile in front of other people because of your teeth being decayed, broken or missing due to problems caused by gum disease, you should know that your dentist can restore your smile. You may worry that you are not a candidate for restorative cosmetic dental procedures because of having gum disease. However, today, dentists can perform cosmetic procedures for people suffering with periodontal gum disease. [Read More]

Posted on: 18 August 2016

If you're about to get dental implants to replace missing teeth, you've likely gotten stories from people, including your dentist, about how you'll be able to chew normally and not have to worry about irritating gum adhesives and dentures. Once the permanent crown is added, those implants will be like nondecaying super teeth, possibly stronger than your real teeth. However, there are some things you won't be able to do when you have the implants in. [Read More]

Posted on: 13 July 2016

Fluoride is an important mineral for ensuring strong teeth and preventing cavities. Unfortunately, too much of a good thing can lead to fluorosis. This condition is typically only cosmetic, as it results in brown and yellow mottled stains, and in some cases white spots, on the teeth. It isn't a concern to adults, since fluorosis stains can only occur when the teeth are forming, but the results of the stains can follow you for the rest of your life. [Read More]

Posted on: 13 July 2016

When you reach your golden years, it becomes even more important to take good care of your oral health. Elderly people are at a higher risk of dental problems, like gum disease, tooth decay and oral cancer, than their younger counterparts. Here are five dental care tips for seniors: Keep Your Mouth Moist Whether it is due to physical changes or medication, dry mouth is more common in seniors. If your mouth does not produce enough saliva, it can't get rid of bacteria as easily, which can lead to tooth decay. [Read More]