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3 Jawbone Problems That Could Thwart Dental Implant Placement – And How Your Dentist Could Help

Dental implants offer a natural looking and feeling tooth replacement due to the implant's jawbone-supported root. The root placement requires healthy jawbone that has sufficient density, width, and height to properly fuse around the implant during healing to hold the root firmly in place. Problems with your jawbone could make placing a dental implant difficult or impossible -- for the time being. There are a couple of ways your dentist can work around jawbone issues to still allow you to have a dental implant. Read More 

3 Reasons People Hate Going To The Dentist

Are you one of those people who realizes you are due for a dental check-up and starts thinking of all the ways you can get out of it? If you are, it is nothing to be ashamed of. A lot of people dislike going to the dentist – and some are even afraid of it. Have you ever wondered why some people dislike going to the dentist so much? Here are some of the more common reasons. Read More 

Why Are Dental Checkups Important?

Although the common dental wisdom is that you should visit a dentist at least once per year, the CDC estimates that only 62 percent of adults visited the dentist in 2014. Even if you are an excellent brusher and flosser, there are still many benefits of getting a checkup each year.  Preventing Difficult Cavities Dental cleanings can be very helpful for preventing tooth decay and cavities. The dentist will remove plaque from hard-to-reach places and they may also be able to point out spots that you're routinely missing when you brush your teeth. Read More 

Should You Choose Overdentures?

Overdentures are an increasingly popular form of dental implants that are designed to replace missing teeth. The procedure differs from the single tooth implant method, but can have similar results. Here are some things to think about if you are considering overdentures. What Are Overdentures? In an overdenture procedure, your dental surgeon will insert attachments, or an artificial root, into your jawbone. After the gums heal, a denture is fit over the area. Read More 

New Tech For Quick Impacted Teeth Diagnostics

If you suspect that your teeth are impacted, waiting is a stupendously poor idea. There are few types of discomfort as unpleasant as tooth pain, and impacted wisdom teeth are high up even on that list. Fortunately, there are some new technologies that make detection of impacted teeth a quick and easy thing so that you ca hurry up and get the help you need instead of having to do a lot of waiting and lying around in suspense. Read More