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How Strong Are Dental Implants Compared to Real Teeth?

For over 30 years, dental implants have been used to replace teeth missing and badly damaged teeth. With dental implants, you can eat, laugh, sneeze, and live as if they are your real teeth. Dental implants are not only a reliable tooth restoration, they are also the strongest tooth replacement option. While dental implants are…

What Should You Know About Your Child’s Oral Health?

When your baby is born, you quickly fall into a rhythm of regular visits with your pediatrician that continues throughout childhood. But many parents are more confused about taking their child to the dentist and caring for their teeth. Should my child see a pediatric dentist? This is the most common question I get. “Why…

10 Secrets To Whiter Teeth

Want Brighter, Whiter Teeth? Have your pearly whites lost their luster because of dingy gray or yellow stains? Stained teeth can occur as we age, but some common foods, drinks, and even mouthwashes can stain teeth. Do-it-yourself remedies can help whiten teeth, and avoiding substances that stain teeth can stop further discoloration. Use these secrets to whiter…

The Teeth (Human Anatomy): Diagram, Names, Number, and Conditions

The teeth are the hardest substances in the human body. Besides being essential for chewing, the teeth play an important role in speech. Parts of the teeth include:• Enamel: The hardest, white outer part of the tooth. Enamel is mostly made of calcium phosphate, a rock-hard mineral.• Dentin: A layer underlying the enamel. It is a hard tissue…

X-ray

What is a panoramic X-ray in relation to dental health? A panoramic X-ray shows a complete two-dimensional representation of all the teeth in your mouth. This X-ray also shows the relationship of the teeth to the jaws and the jaws to the head. What Is an X-ray? If your doctor or dentist says you need…

Oral Health & Alzheimer’s – Don’t Forget to Floss!

Did you know that unhealthy gums might put your brain at risk? Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, which harms your memory, ability to think, and can cause changes in your personality. It’s very common and usually affects people aged 60 and over. And, Alzheimer’s might be significantly more likely to happen if your mouth…

Why Do I Need Insurance?

You’ve worked hard to build a solid financial footing for you and your family, so you want to be sure that everything is protected. Accidents and disasters can and do happen, and if you aren’t adequately insured, it could leave you in financial ruin. You need insurance to protect your life, your ability to earn…

Why Do My Gums Hurt?

Causes of gum pain Painful gums are a common problem. Gum pain, swelling, or bleeding can be caused by a variety of conditions. Read on to learn about 12 causes of gum pain. 1. Rough brushing and flossing Good dental hygiene includes brushing and flossing. However, if you’re overly aggressive, you can irritate and even damage your gums,…

Dental Health and Bridges

Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called Pontics and can be made from…