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Learning to Take Better Care of Your Family's Teeth

If you're a parent, you may worry about your children's health, including their dental health. I know that tooth decay is one of the biggest problems parents and their kids face today. One cavity can quickly lead to many other dental problems, including gum disease and infection. Because your kids only get one set of permanent teeth, it's important that you protect them as much as you can. I started this dental blog because I wanted to reach out to other parents. My blog offers tips you can use to protect your children's teeth and gums, as well as information about the dental treatments available to your family if you need them. Feel free to browse through the topics in my blog. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to visit.

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How To Prevent Infections In Your Dental Implants

Posted on December 3, 2015

Many patients receive dental implants after losing natural teeth and restore beauty, health, and functional teeth. However, some risks can come along with the implant procedures. Post-procedural infections are one of the most common risk factors, but you can prevent infection by knowing what to look for and how to respond. Signs of Infection Bacteria can build-up around the base of the implant below the gum line. As time passes, the gum tissue may cause inflammation. [Read More]

Cosmetic Dentistry Solutions For Your Teeth

Posted on November 13, 2015

Cosmetic dentistry is the art of repairing damaged, missing, or misshapen teeth to correct defects and restore full function and appearance. Depending on the procedure, cosmetic dentistry can be a long lasting or permanent solution for your teeth. Some of the more common cosmetic dentistry procedures include the following:  Dental Implant - A dental implant is artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. [Read More]

Why an Implant Is a Good Choice for a Missing Front Tooth

Posted on October 26, 2015

If you lost a front tooth in an injury, you're probably anxious to have it replaced so you won't be embarrassed when you smile. There are a couple of options to consider when it comes to getting a new tooth. You could get a bridge or an implant. There are advantages to getting an implant, even if it takes longer to complete the process. Here's why. Disadvantages of a Bridge [Read More]

What Causes A Dental Implant To Fail? Can You Stop The Process?

Posted on October 6, 2015

If you've recently gone through the lengthy and often painful process of having a dental implant surgically placed in your jaw, you may be dismayed to find that the implant is beginning to work its way free from the bone. In other cases, you may be dealing with mild flu-like symptoms as your body's immune system rejects the titanium rod in your jaw bone. What should you do if you suspect your dental implant is beginning to fail? [Read More]