Archive for April 2017
Is Tooth Loss Normal?
Tooth loss is normal in small children, of course, but should not be a problem for adults. To help answer the question, “Is tooth loss normal”, let’s take a look at the process, shall we? A child’s teeth should begin to come in at about one year old, and they should keep their “baby teeth”…
Read MoreSingle Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
“Back in the day” as they say, when you lost your teeth due to decay and/or gum disease, you would head to your local dentist and get fitted with a set of dentures. This was the best dental care available for lost teeth at the time. For generations of patients thereafter, better care and oral…
Read MoreDental Health Myths and Misconceptions
Good dental health is usually associated with good overall health and, as recent research has shown, this is largely true; poor oral health has been associated with heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancers beyond oral cancer. All of this makes it important to know the difference between fiction if you want to…
Read MorePartial Tooth Replacement
For partial tooth replacement, removable partial dentures are an excellent choice. They will usually have replacement teeth fixed to an acrylic base that matches the color of your gums. The acrylic base may cover a metal framework. Partial dentures often have some form of clasp that attaches to your natural teeth which holds your partial…
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