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…
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…
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…
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…