A recent study has found that elderly patients who wear dentures while they sleep have a higher risk of developing pneumonia. The study included over 450 denture wearers and tracked their oral health and hygiene as well as medical status. Nearly 41% of the participants reported that they slept in… Read More…

Dentures, as we know them today, have been around for many years. The earliest dentures were carved from bone or made from human teeth. By 1775, porcelain dentures, which were more durable and attractive, were being made. However, early dentures were basically worn to replace the appearance of teeth rather… Read More…

We’ve all heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples are loaded with antioxidants and are a good source of fiber, making them a good snack or dessert for your overall health, including your smile. Munching a crisp, fresh apple requires chewing action that activates an increase… Read More…

Dental Implants are an excellent investment! They are safe, have a high success rate and are designed to last a lifetime. Add to that their ability to restore a stable bite and natural chewing strength so you can eat a healthy, delicious selection of foods. Not all insurances cover dental… Read More…

It’s not unusual for our office to place Dental Implants in patients who are in the 80’s or 90’s. Older adults have a similar success rate with implants compared with younger people, which is very high. As long as a patient’s gum tissue is at a healthy level prior to… Read More…

If you lose a back tooth, why replace it if the tooth isn’t visible in a smile? The arrangement of your teeth is a balanced support system that provides proper support and stability. Losing a tooth and not replacing it can create a domino effect of ongoing oral problems. Typical… Read More…

As a General Dentist with advanced training in Neuromuscular Dentistry, I am often referred patients who have a number of problems due to bite misalignment. While crooked or crowded teeth don’t always indicate bite misalignment, they typically indicate problems that will occur, if they don’t already exist. My training in… Read More…

As a dentist, my goal is not just to help our patients have a healthy mouth, it’s also to help them keep their natural teeth for a lifetime. Gum disease is the nation’s leading cause of adult tooth loss. However, when caught early and given appropriate treatment, tooth loss is… Read More…

Quite frankly, I have patients who wear dentures and partials and are perfectly satisfied with them. We pride ourselves on creating an optimal result for every need. However, when discussing treatment with our patients, we want to make sure they are fully informed on all options, including the advantages and… Read More…

From time to time, I’ve had consultations with patients who postponed or avoided Dental Implants because they felt they couldn’t afford them. Since they were missing more than one tooth, they assumed an implant would be needed to replace each one. Certainly, the number of implants needed in Dental Implant… Read More…