There are many options available to replace missing teeth. Which is the right option for you? We examine the pros and cons of the three most common options.
Dentistry
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What’s Living In Your Mouth…and What’s It Doing To Your Heart?
What’s living in your mouth? Why is it there? It’s 11:30 at night. You’ve worked another long day. The kids are finally asleep. All you want is to crawl into bed and close your eyes. Brushing and flossing your teeth seems like a daunting task. You’re sure it’ll be ok...
Dentistry |2 min read
The Tooth Fairy Didn’t Show Up – and 10 Other Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
As a kid, remember how excited you were for your new “grown up” teeth to arrive? If you’ve lost teeth or are at risk of losing teeth, you can experience that excitement again! Dental implants are the closest thing to your natural teeth, and most patients with one to...
Dentistry |1 min read
Why Dental Checkups Could Save Your Life
You’ve been putting off your dental hygiene checkup. Your schedule is crazy and it keeps slipping your mind. Your teeth look fine, so it’s not a big deal, right? Actually, putting off those dental checkups could be putting you at risk for gum disease even if...
Dentistry |1 min read
What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
Ouch! Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? Does eating a cold spoonful of ice cream or sipping on a hot cup of coffee cause you discomfort? The culprit could be overly sensitive teeth, and unfortunately this condition is all too common. In...
Dentistry |3 min read
Why Does My Jaw “Pop” When I Eat?
Eating can be a noisy business—crunching carrots, slurping soup, etc.—but should your jaw be adding to the orchestra with popping noises? No! If you feel an awkward shifting, locking, or popping in your jaw, you’ve got yourself a problem. The Not-So-Cool Popping Jaw...
Dentistry |1 min read
American Heart Month: Show Some Heart
Every year, 600,000 Americans die from heart disease, becoming the number one killer among women and men. Heart disease is known as the “Silent Killer” because of its practically nonexistent symptoms, and many organizations have invested massive research into...
Dentistry |2 min read
How Often Do I Need a Dental Exam?
The idea of going to your dentist may rarely elicit the same enthusiastic response as going out to your favorite restaurant, or catching the premiere of a new blockbuster movie. In fact, going to the dentist often gets a bad rap—so much so that many will put off...