How to Teach Children Good Oral Hygiene

Children live in a special world, where their top priorities are having fun, being silly, and avoiding activities that stand in the way of their good time. For this reason, children also tend to avoid daily rituals that don’t stimulate them in a fun way. For most children, brushing teeth is ranked about as highly…

What You Need to Know About Gum Disease

Gum disease, more officially called periodontal disease, affects many people from all walks of life. Symptoms can range from mild gum irritation and swelling to serious damage to the gums and even the jaw bones. If not treated, gum disease can worsen and spread, making it vital to practice preventative care and stop infections before…

Treating Sleep Disorders with Dental Devices

If you have recently been diagnosed with one of the major sleep disorders, you may be unaware of the latest treatment options. Sleep apnea can disrupt the body’s normal nighttime rhythms. You may even find yourself suffering from snoring, headaches, TMJ (temporomandibular) pain, or bruxism, which is the excessive grinding of teeth while asleep. Because…

What Is An Implant Supported Denture

Implant supported dentures or implant retained dentures allow patients with minimal bone structure to wear dentures. They have a precision attachment that snaps onto the implant allowing the patient to speak and eat normally. These types of dentures are used on patients who do not have any denture support. When Does a Person Require an…

Does It Hurt To Get A Dental Implant?

When a patient has lost some teeth, the dentist may recommend dental implants to replace them. The biggest question patients might have is: Does it hurt to get a dental implant? The overwhelming response to that question is “no”! If getting a dental implant were painful, then there would be plenty of evidence to support…