Four Important Questions To Ask Before Getting Dentures

If you are in need of replacement teeth because of gum disease or because of any other missing gap in your smile, you might consider dentures. What many people don't know, though, is that dentures come with a few different options. For example, you can choose full dentures, partial dentures, or implant dentures. Not all of these options are going to work for everybody, so it's important to consider your options carefully. Read More 

Family History & Gum Disease: Can You Keep it From Affecting You?

If you have a family history of gum disease, you may wonder if you'll experience the condition yourself. Although your family history places you at risk for gum disease, you can take steps to prevent it. Here are certain things to know about gum disease and how you can keep from getting it. How Does Gum Disease Affect You? Gum disease develops when bacteria grow out of control and infect the soft tissues surrounding your teeth, or gums. Read More 

Need Braces? A Few Options To Discuss With The Orthodontist

If you have crooked or crowded teeth, or suffer with a misaligned jaw, your regular dentist may have referred you to an orthodontist to have braces put on. Luckily, things have changed over the years and you no longer have to have metal bands placed around each tooth or wear uncomfortable headgear. Go ahead and make an appointment with the orthodontist to sit and discuss the different options you have for straightening your teeth. Read More 

3 Tips For Improving Your Child’s Dental Hygiene

The condition of your child's teeth and gums could have an impact on his or her overall health. Keeping the teeth and gums in good condition is important, but many parents struggle to identify ways that they can improve their child's dental hygiene. Here are three tips that you can use to help ensure your child's dental health remains as good as possible in the future, 1. Start dental care early. Read More 

Can Dental Implants Cause Complications?

Dental implants are used to replace lost teeth and are an alternative to dentures. Implants are fitted into the bone structure using a piece of titanium metal. Dental implants can then be used normally like your natural teeth. Dental implants have a high success rate. In rare cases, complications may occur. Sinus Problems An implant on the molars can penetrate through the bone structure of the jaws and into the sinus cavity, causing sinus infections. Read More