Periodontal disease – also known as gum disease – is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth. Left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss and other health complications. It affects over 70 percent of people aged 65 and older in the United States, according to the Centers
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How are Dentures Made?
Whether due to years of decay, a medical issue, or an accident that knocks out several teeth, there are many people who have to turn to artificial teeth – or dentures – to restore the smile and bite that all people need and deserve. People once associated dentures as a set of wooden teeth, or
Read MoreWhy Your Dentist May Recommend Invisalign
It is important to get the most out of your Invisalign treatment, in order to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile that you want and deserve. If you’ve had an exam and consultation with your dentist, and they have decided that Invisalign rather than traditional metal braces are the right fit, you still need to follow the right steps
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Crack or Chip Your Teeth
Biting into something hard such as candy or ice, grinding your teeth (bruxism), eating and drinking hot and cold things back and forth, accidentally hitting your tooth on a hard surface, or having an accident such as falling off your bike, are all reasons why someone could crack or chip their teeth. Teeth can crack
Read MoreSeeing Your Dentist About Straightening Your Teeth with Invisalign
In 1997, Align Technology, today known as Invisalign, was born, thanks to the idea of Stanford University students Zia Chishti, Kelsey Wirth, Apostolos Lerios and Brian Freyburger. Chishti was at the orthodontist getting his braces removed, and afterwards was given a retainer to keep his teeth straight and from moving. When Zia received his retainer, he realized
Read MorePreparing Your Child for Dentist Appointments
From a young age, we have heard everyone say things like “drinking your milk and eating your fruits and vegetables will help you grow up to be big and strong”. Well, the same thing goes for visiting the dentist. Regular visits to a dentist are a crucial part of helping a child grow up healthy
Read MoreSeeing Your Dentist if Your Child’s Teeth are Not Falling Out
“My tooth is loose!” When a child’s tooth becomes loose for the first time, it represents a huge milestone in their lives. It is exciting, because losing a tooth is associated with the tooth fairy, and of course means that they are growing up. In other words, when your child loses their first tooth, it
Read MoreWill My Dental Crowns Match the Color of My Teeth
While your dentist has the primary role of helping you maintain proper overall oral health over the years, from your teeth to your gums, that’s not all they do. Part of a dentist’s job is their ability to give people beautiful smiles. For some people, it starts with needing their teeth straightened, while others want
Read MoreAll is Clean; All is Bright: Dr. Bui of Dedicated Dental on How to Prevent Tooth Cavities in Children This Holiday
While Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza only come once a year, we tend to pack a lot of excess eating into this short time. Nearly everyone – especially little ones – associate the holidays with sweet, decadent treats. From candy canes to Hanukkah gelt, temptations abound; and while it’s easier for adults to put our hands
Read MoreHow the Right Dentist Can Prevent Childhood Dental Anxiety
Garrett was four when he went to see his new dentist. Fidgeting in the big dental chair and anxiously holding onto Pooky (his stuffed teddy bear), he cautiously asked the dentist if Pooky could go first. The dentist smiled and “examined” Pooky. After seeing it was all fine, Garrett had his own exam. Years later
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