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There Is No "One Key" To Great Dental Health

Throughout my life, I had always thought that brushing my teeth three times each day was enough to keep my teeth healthy. While my dentist always encouraged me to floss, I underestimated its importance and skipped it frequently. I soon learned just how important flossing was when I developed gum disease. My dentist told me that flossing daily could have prevented it, because when flossing, you remove stubborn food particles lodged in your gum line that brushing alone often doesn't remove. After that tough lesson, I became dedicated to learning all about dental health and how to get my gums back into good health. Thankfully, my teeth and gums are now healthier than ever, and I decided to create a blog to share what I have learned about dental health on along with tips and tricks for squeezing good dental habits into a busy schedule!

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Pros and Cons of Subperiosteal Dental Implants

Posted on July 22, 2016

Dental-replacement options can help restore the look of your natural smile following tooth loss. Cosmetic dentistry offices have several replacement solutions, but dental implants remain one of the most popular options. Traditional dental implants, formally called endosseous implants, involve the dentist surgically inserting a metal root into healthy jawbone and then letting that bone heal around the root. But subperiosteal dental implants offer an alternative to that procedure. Subperiosteal implants have pros and cons to consider and discuss with your dentist. [Read More]

What To Expect If You Have A Popcorn Kernel Stuck Under Your Gumline

Posted on July 6, 2016

If you've recently eaten popcorn and one of the kernels has slid under your gum line, you should see a dentist right away. While it may seem like a mildly irritating problem, this simple food item can potentially put your oral health at risk. Read on to learn why your oral health is in danger and what you can expect when you visit the dentist to have it fixed.  The Danger of Popcorn Kernels [Read More]

Answers To A Few Basic Questions Concerning Veneers

Posted on June 17, 2016

The quality of your smile is critical for your overall appearance. However, there are many people that may have suffered tooth damage that is compromising the quality of their smile. When this is the case, it may be wise to opt for veneers to correct the cosmetic issues. For those that have limited experience with this type of dental procedure, the following three questions and answers about veneers can help prospective patients make a more informed choice when it comes to using this treatment. [Read More]

3 Dental Issues That Can Develop If Wisdom Teeth Are Not Removed

Posted on May 27, 2016

Wisdom teeth erupt during your teen or early adult years. These teeth, which are the third molars in your mouth, may seem harmless, but they can cause multiple dental issues if allowed to remain in place. Here are a few of them: Wisdom teeth can cause your other teeth to become misaligned. Wisdom teeth can cause the other teeth in your mouth to shift from their original position. This is often due to a wisdom tooth presenting an angle instead of a fully vertical position. [Read More]