As another year is winding down, many Americans are already contemplating their 2016 New Year’s resolutions. For those who are cigarette smokers, kicking the habit is a common resolution, for many reasons. Tobacco contains chemicals that are known to be harmful to the body. Smokers decrease life expectancy by 10–15… Read More…
Dental fear is a common reason many people hesitate or avoid looking into replacing teeth. Unfortunately, it is this same fear that is often the reason people lose teeth in the first place. When adults are too afraid to have regular dental care, the eventual results can be gum disease… Read More…
If you wear dentures, your denture probably fit rather securely after it was first made. Over time, however, you may have noticed occasional movement. What causes this? A denture consists of replacement teeth attached to a pink base that is designed to look like your gum tissue. The inside of… Read More…
For people who have worn dentures for years, the complaint is common. A denture that once fit well now moves when eating and causes embarrassing slips. Relines help for a time but the denture will slip again eventually. With modern advancements in dentistry, it’s not unusual to be asked why… Read More…
Dental Implants are nothing new, having first ‘formally’ emerged in the 1950’s. Over the past few decades, they have been perfected to provide a dependable tooth replacement system. There are now many types of Dental Implants, designed to accommodate various needs and preferences. While Dental Implants are designed to last… Read More…
People often first come to know us by hearing of our advanced technology and offering advanced treatments such as dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry. However, the foundation of our practice is general dentistry, or what some refer to as ‘family dentistry.’ The way most think about general dentistry… Read More…
Imagine a two-lane bridge that extends over water. Let’s say a boat comes along and destroys one of the pillars supporting the bridge. You may assume, “So? There are plenty of remaining pillars.” The loss of one, at first, may not seem to create risk. Yet, over time, the weight… Read More…
The most common complaint I hear from denture wearers is their frustration when eating. Food is such a centerpiece of gatherings. From family dinners during the holidays to wedding receptions to lunch out with friends, we tend to ‘gather together’ with food front and center. When dentures do not fit… Read More…
While Dental Implants are nothing new, their makeup is still a bit of a mystery. Most traditional Dental Implants are divided into three parts. The first part is the true implant. This portion is similar to a hollow screw. It is positioned in the jaw bone underneath your gum tissue… Read More…
Contrary to what many older adults think, losing natural teeth is not a normal part of the aging process. Periodontal (gum) disease is the nation’s leading cause of adult tooth loss and is easily preventable with simple measures applied on a daily basis. To determine those most at risk for… Read More…
