The Steps Towards Full Dental Implant When You Have Advanced Periodontal Disease

Posted on: 19 October 2015
If your periodontal disease is seriously advanced, one of your options—in order to have a full set of functioning teeth— is to begin the steps towards having full dental implants. It takes multiple steps spread out over many months for this entire process. Here is a brief rundown of how the process works. Step #1: Fabrication Of Immediate Dentures The first step towards getting full dental implants is the fabrication of immediate dentures.
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What Dental Problems Are Common In The Elderly?

Posted on: 18 September 2015
Continued attention to personal health is important as you age. Unfortunately, one of the easiest areas of health to overlook is dental health. Here are three examples of common dental issues that elderly people face Dry Mouth It is commonly thought that dry mouth is a normal part of aging. It may surprise you to learn that dry mouth is more often a side-effect of medications for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other conditions.
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Dental Damage And Decay: 4 Alternate Causes

Posted on: 4 September 2015
As most people know, teeth are highly vulnerable to such things as sugar, tobacco smoke, and lack of dental hygiene. Yet these are far from the only things that can place your precious teeth in peril. If you would like to ensure your teeth stay healthy and whole, read on. This article will introduce four destructive forces that may not have occurred to you before. Cough Drops Many cough drops are simply well disguised agents of tooth decay.
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Gummy Smile: An Overview Of The Cosmetic Dental Condition

Posted on: 20 August 2015
It's estimated that up to 14% of women and 7% of men have what is known as a gummy smile, medically referred to as gingival hyperplasia. While the condition isn't cause for concern, it can certainly make sufferers self-conscious about their smile, and many with the condition seek the help of their dentist for treatment. Below is an outline of the condition and how a cosmetic dentist can help you to get a smile you love.
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