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Dental Issues? Holiday Season May Be the Reason
How the holidays might affect your dental health Holidays are often a joyful and exciting time of the year. However, the stress of the season, from gathering with friends and relatives to finishing up last minute Holiday shopping, may take a toll on your teeth and gums. There are a number of stress-related oral problems …
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Could Metal from Dental Implants Trigger Metal Detectors?
Dentists are often questioned by dental implant recipients ‘Will my dental implants trigger airport security scanners.’ We have found that dental implant recipients usually go past airport security checkpoints without any complications. An Explanation of the Mechanisms Behind Metal Detectors One way that metal detectors find objects is by emitting a magnetic field around the …
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Senior’s Oral Health
As a population, seniors have long been plagued by dental issues. Oftentimes, seniors' oral health may deteriorate along with their teeth as they age. We will discuss some of the most common issues with seniors’ teeth. DRY MOUTH The American Dental Association reports that dry mouth is the most common reason for cavities among seniors. …
Heart Disease & Poor Oral Health
Studies show that pathogens from the mouth can infiltrate the bloodstream and cause blood clots and major cardiac issues. A study that was published in 2018 with data from almost a million participants with over 65,000 cardiac events (such as heart attack) identified a significant link between poor dental health and coronary heart disease after …
Why You Should See a Dentist Twice a Year?
Many people often put off their dental appointments for far too long. Dental procedures can be expensive and unpleasant for those who wait until they are in pain or have an ailment to see a dentist. As a result, prevention is the best strategy. Having your teeth checked for cavities and having them cleaned on …
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The Benefits of All on Four Dental Implants versus Dentures
When you want an attractive, healthy smile but have missing teeth, there are several dental procedures you can choose from. Some may think dentures are their only choice, but All-on-4 dental implants just may be the leading option. It is important to consult with your dentist to determine your specific needs. What are All-on-4 Dental …
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Uses, Dangers, and Side effects of Fluoride – Are Your Teeth Safe?
You might have heard about fluoride being present in your toothpaste or tap water. Well, who hasn’t heard about it? But what is fluoride? Fluoride comes from the element fluorine, the first halogen of the periodic table. Fluoride is relatively unstable in itself. Therefore, it is usually present as a salt combined with soft metals. …
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Dry Mouth – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a condition where the salivary glands do not produce a sufficient amount of saliva, thus this lack of saliva gives off a dry and uncomfortable sensation in the mouth. Saliva contains enzymes and immunoglobulins that are vital to our digestion process; it moistens and breaks down food which …
Foods & Drinks To Consume Post Dental Implant Surgery
Many lives have been transformed by dental implants because of the freedom they now enjoy from the limitations that come with missing or damaged teeth. The delight of being able to consume items that were previously off-limits is one of the most significant changes we observe in our patients' lives. We love helping our patients …
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How Eating can Affect the Mouth and Teeth?
A fresh and glowing smile could be your biggest strength. Where ever we go or whoever we meet, a bright smile seals a good impression. On the contrary, if you experience conditions like pale teeth, broken or chipped teeth, or chapped lips it might be hard for you to make an astonishing appearance. Moreover, you …
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Healthier Options & Tips for Valentine’s Day
On the year’s most romantic holiday, the most popular gift to bestow your sweetheart is sweets. Here are a few tips from your local dentist to satisfy your sweetheart without compromising their oral health. Dark Chocolate & Teeth Dark chocolate is known for being the “healthier” option, it contains less sugar than milk chocolate. Studies …
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New Year’s resolutions to improve your dental health
A New Year means another birthday, another favorite holiday and another chance to make that perfect smile a reality! A New Year is also a time to reflect on past events and look towards the future with positive changes in mind – especially when it comes to overall health. We normally pay attention to the …
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Vitamins and Minerals That Help Strengthen Teeth
There are many ways that you can help strengthen your teeth with proper oral care and regular dental office visits topping the list. However, you can also use vitamins and minerals that will keep your teeth healthier than brushing and flossing alone. After all, nutrition affects every cell, tissue, and system in your body. It …
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Protect Teeth While Enjoying Halloween Candy
Should children give up their trick-or-treat candy for the health of their teeth? No! All the avoiding sugary treats is generally a good idea to help prevent plaque buildup and cavities, Halloween candy is perfectly fine as long as proper dental hygiene rules are followed. These tips will help maximize enjoyment of the holiday without …
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Causes of a Loose Tooth
While losing a tooth as a child may elicit positive feelings and a visit from the tooth fairy, this occurrence as an adult has serious negative repercussions. Understand why loose teeth happen and the treatment options that can help prevent tooth loss over time. Loose Teeth Causes and Dental Treatments to Prevent Tooth Loss One …
Oral Health and Drinks
A beautiful smile starts with beautiful teeth. However, beautiful teeth have many adversaries found in foods & drinks. Likewise, there are things that are good for teeth that come from food and beverages as well. The difference between stain and decay or white and shiny can all come down to a single sip. So, what …
The Benefits of Straight Teeth
Misaligned teeth are not just a cosmetic dental issue. The benefits of having straight teeth far outweigh the potential harmful long term affects of crooked teeth. Chewing and biting down naturally adds pressure on gums, jaw and teeth. Eating with teeth that are not properly aligned can cause added tooth on tooth pressure which make …
Time for a New Toothbrush
Keeping a consistent routine is a great way to combat most problems that might arise in oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing regularly throughout the day can keep enamel and gums strong and breath smelling fresh! Most people would think that is all they need to worry about but that is not quite true. Consider the …
Oral Health Routine
Routines are designed to keep things running smoothly and just like how workout routines help keep the body in shape, oral hygiene routines help keep teeth and gums healthy. Fresh smelling breath is also a plus. The most highly recommended oral hygiene routine involves brushing with toothpaste, flossing between teeth and using mouthwash. Each step …
How Do Teeth Change with Age?
As anyone who has reached middle-aged or older knows, everything in your body starts to change as time goes by. The same is true for your teeth. Of course, using the best dental hygiene practices can stave off problems for a very long time. However, physiological changes still affect dental health and appearance. Learn how …
Cleaning Teeth Options – From Traditional to Trendy
When most people think about teeth cleaning, they imagine a classic toothbrush and a tube of commercial toothpaste or they might remember their last professional cleaning with a dental hygienist. These days, more options exist than ever before. People are setting aside classic toothpaste and choosing more natural, unique, and sometimes startling products to get …
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How to Care for Your Dental Implants
Dental implants improve your smile and mouth function, but they need special care and maintenance to look and work their very best. Learn how to care for your dental implants properly to reduce expensive and potentially painful problems in the future. At the same time, these tips will help you make the best first impression …
Give Teeth the Valentine’s Attention that they Deserve
Valentine’s is almost here! Candy, love letters and maybe even a romantic candle lit dinner with a special someone. However, getting ready for the perfect day is not just about crisp clothes and fine jewelry. A riveting smile can really pull together just about any look. Teeth are one of our longest lasting relationship and …
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What Actually Causes Cavities?
Teeth cavities are small holes that form on the surface of teeth as a result of decay. Cavities are one of the most common dental problems worldwide, which require treatment in the form of fillings. If not treated in a timely manner then they can lead to further complications such as a tooth fracture or …
Teeth Friendly Foods
Food naturally sticks to teeth and can affect people in negative ways. Plaque, cavities and bad breath can all be a side effect of the food we eat but some foods can also aid in oral health. Leafy greens are well known to be good for digestive health and packed full of iron and fiber …
Dental Benefits Will Expire Soon
December 31 marks the end of the planning year for most insurance companies, especially ones that focus on dental care. This means that any benefits still remaining in their accounts will be forfeit and will not be carried over to the next year. Those premium benefits will simply no longer exist. It is like throwing …
Stress and Oral Dental Health
Stress is a common culprit when it comes to sudden and mysterious health issues. It is commonly known that stress can cause both mental and physical health issues like trouble sleeping and weight gain but stress can also affect oral health. Therefore it is an important to get dental cleanings and examinations at least twice …
Video Conferencing with a Smile
Video conferencing for work and school are taking place through webcams worldwide and becoming an increasingly popular way to communicate. What is seen through monitors is not meant to be a view into anyone’s personal life, but it is. Every little thing they see or hear will give an impression - so make sure it …
Dental Safety is Our Priority
This year has been a trying and troubling year. The Department of Health and Human Services for Nevada announced that seniors are the most impacted by the Covid-19 virus which makes every smile and grin all the more important. Dental implants, painless and simple additions to the jaw, will fill in the gaps of any …
Importance of Dental Implants
Teeth are one of the most unique things about a person and help us connect to the world and each other through anything from trying a new dish to smiling or telling a joke. Sometimes, teeth will fall out or begin to decay and the topic of dental implants might come up. What are Dental …
