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dental implants - understanding the process

There are many reasons that a tooth or two may end up missing in your mouth. Maybe you had an accident and the tooth was knocked out and damaged, or maybe the tooth decayed too extensively to be saved through other procedures. No matter what caused the tooth loss, you have the option of getting dental implants to fill the gap that remains. My site will explain the process of dental implantation from the very first day until the implant is complete. You will find the answers to many of the questions about the procedure, cost and what you should expect, which will make the process much less stressful for you.

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Diagnosed With RA? What Should You Know About Maintaining Dental Health?

Posted on 8 September 2015

If you've recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) -- an autoimmune disorder that can cause pain and inflammation in your joints -- you may be evaluating various medications and therapies that can help you manage the symptoms of your illness and live a pain-free life. While there are now a number of treatments that will help you stave off severe RA symptoms for decades, these medications (as well as RA itself) can significantly affect your oral health. [Read More]

4 Ways You're Damaging Your Teeth Without Realizing It

Posted on 28 July 2015

Your teeth are fickle beasts. They require daily upkeep in order to keep them healthy. Although you most likely brush and floss your teeth to care for them, did you know that there are probably plenty of things that you do on a daily basis that serve to damage your teeth? Throughout the course of this brief article, you'll learn about 4 common things people do that damage their teeth without even realizing it. [Read More]

5 Things Menopausal Women Need to Know About Periodontitis

Posted on 8 July 2015

Menopause is a natural part of the aging process for women. Your ovaries stop making as much estrogen and progesterone as they used to, and when your estrogen and progesterone levels drop, lots of changes happen throughout your body. Some of these changes, like hot flashes, are common knowledge, but other changes are less well-known. Surprisingly, menopause even has an effect on your gum tissue. Here's what you need to know about periodontitis. [Read More]

4 Reasons Why Your Teeth Are Sensitive

Posted on 8 June 2015

Tooth sensitivity is a very common problem in America: studies have found that as many as 45% of adults suffer from it. Sensitive teeth make it hard for you to enjoy hot and cold foods and drinks, and even tasks like brushing your teeth can be painful. Tooth sensitivity can have many different causes, but fortunately, these causes can be treated, and your tooth function can be restored. Here are four possible reasons why your teeth hurt so much. [Read More]