Dental bridges are a common dental treatment procedure used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are an excellent option if you are looking to enhance your smile and restore your confidence. Bridges can restore the aesthetics of your teeth, improve your ability to chew, and maintain the natural structure of your face.
What are dental bridges?
Dental bridges are essentially a structure that bridges the gap between missing teeth using crowns. Read More»
Dental implants have many advantages over other types of tooth replacements that simply rest on the ridge of the gums. The devices are prosthetic dental roots that are surgically placed into the jawbone to support a false replacement tooth, dentures, or dental bridges.
The surgical placement of implants is an outpatient procedure. After the surgery, an implant connects with the jawbone tissue through a healing process called osseointegration. As a result, the implant is as stable in the mouth as the natural roots of a tooth. Read More»
Your dental implant treatment resulted in a deep placement of the titanium post. In order to support the prosthetic dental crown attached to it, the titanium portion of the implant must be entrenched in your jawbone. The alveolar ridge (the dense part of your jawbone that contains dental sockets) fused around the implant to hold it in position. The implant is buried and cannot break. Yet it may feel as though your implant has somehow broken when your prosthetic tooth becomes mobile. Read More»
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is widely used in dentistry to promote dental health and prevent tooth decay. It is commonly found in various sources, including water, soil, and certain foods. Fluoride works to benefit teeth in several ways, as listed below.
Strengthening Tooth Enamel: Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel, which is the outer protective layer of the teeth. It enhances the remineralization process, where essential minerals such as calcium and phosphate are deposited back into the enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria and acidic foods. Read More»
Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid. Symptoms can include weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, and voice changes. It can also put you at risk of developing oral problems such as dry mouth, cavities, and periodontal disease. Here are some dental care interventions your dentist may recommend to help promote optimal oral health and discourage the progression of hypothyroid-related oral health problems.
Treating Salivary Gland Dysfunction
Hypothyroidism and other autoimmune disorders can lead to salivary gland dysfunction. Read More»
