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What You Should Know About Dental Implants.

What are dental implants? ANSWER Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth. What are the advantages of dental implants? ANSWER Improved appearance. Improved speech. With poor-fitting dentures, the teeth can slip within your mouth, causing you…

Gum Disease Warning Signs

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that…

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Dangers of Plaque & Gingivitis to Your Health

Sticky bacterial plaque that builds up on your teeth and inflamed, bleeding gums do more than just threaten your dental health. A growing body of research finds that bacteria and inflammation in your mouth are also linked to other problems, including heart attack and dementia, and may well jeopardize your overall health. Scientists have identified several links between poor oral health and other health problems — although they…

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Bruxism (teeth grinding)

Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth when you’re awake (awake bruxism) or clench or grind them during sleep (sleep bruxism). Sleep bruxism is considered a sleep-related movement disorder. People who clench or grind their teeth (brux) during…

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GUM DISEASE ASSOCIATED TO COVID-19 AND OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS

As we learn more about COVID-19, the virus is being associated to several medical conditions and complications in patients that have been infected. A recent study found gum disease can be associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes and other medical conditions. To understand how gum disease is associated to COVID-19, it’s important to know what gum disease is…

Taking Care of Your Teeth While You’re Sick.

Feeling under the weather? If you are sick, you’ve got to take care of yourself—teeth included. Here are some things to remember. When in doubt, swap your toothbrush out If your toothbrush is 3-4 months old or frayed, it’s probably time for a new one anyway. But if your immune system is severely compromised, you…

How to Disinfect Your Toothbrush

You probably use your toothbrush every day to scrub plaque and bacteria off the surface of your teeth and tongue. While your mouth is left much cleaner after a thorough brushing, your toothbrush now carries the germs and residue from your mouth. Your toothbrush is also probably stored in the bathroom, where bacteria can linger…

Is It Worse to Skip Brushing Your Teeth or Flossing?

Which one is more important? Oral health is important to your general health and well-being. The American Dental Association (ADA) advises you to brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush. The ADA also recommends flossing at least once per day. But is brushing or flossing more important? Brushing vs. flossing Brushing…

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The Cause of Receding Gums and How to Treat the Condition

Gum recession is the process in which the margin of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away, or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth’s root. When gum recession occurs, “pockets,” or gaps, form between the teeth and gum line, making it easy for disease-causing bacteria to build up. If…

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A Chipped Tooth Is Common & Fixable!

Chipping a tooth is actually very common for adults and children alike, and they’re notably easy to achieve. Although teeth are the strongest part of the human body, it only takes a little bit of contact at the right angle, for practically anyone to chip a tooth. Your smile is the first thing people will…