Archive for November 2014
Getting Used to New Dentures
Tooth replacement therapy comes in many forms, the most common of these being dentures, or “false teeth”. Whether your teeth are badly damaged and need to be pulled and replaced, or if you’ve lost all or most of your teeth, dentures today are a comfortable, affordable method of total tooth replacement. If you’ve lost a…
Read MoreHow to Diagnose Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, also known simply as “gum disease,” is diagnosed by your dentist or dental hygienist during a periodontal examination. This type of exam should always be part of your regular dental check-up, in order to maintain a healthy mouth, and prevent possible tooth loss. Diagnosis of Gum Disease A periodontal probe (a small dental…
Read MoreA Healthy Mouth Makes a Healthy Body #2
As we mentioned in a previous post on the connection between oral health and diabetes, staying healthy requires more than changing your eating habits to a more nutritious diet, with a bit of exercise on the days you “feel like it”. The research we mentioned in that Dental Health Blog post continues to reinforce the…
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