With elective and non-emergency dental procedures on hold due to COVID-19, maintaining good oral hygiene is more important than ever to prevent cavities, tooth decay and other oral health issues. Here are simple tips you and your family can do while sheltering in place. Brush for at least 3...
Dental implants have grown in popularity in the past 30 years and has become a more viable option for treating teeth loss over dentures and bridges. While the number of dental implant procedures performed have continued to increase over the years, there are still many misconceptions about whether or not...
Dental implants are ideal for patients who have missing teeth. Whether you’ve lost your teeth due to an accident, gum disease or tooth decay, dental implants have grown in popularity because it actually feels more like your natural teeth as compared to a set of dentures or a bridge. ...
For over forty years, dental implants have transformed the lives of people with missing teeth by offering them a solution that is more comfortable, secure and reliable than traditional dentures. Now more than ever before, advancements in dental technology has made it possible for patients to receive their dental implants...
There are multiple benefits of dental implants over other conventional teeth replacement options. Patients who are considering dental implants do so because they understand that implants are designed to look, feel and function more like their natural teeth. However, maintaining your dental implants is critical to ensuring you get...
Dental implants have historically been made from Titanium, a metal material that is known to be durable and long-lasting. With advancements in dental technology, patients now have a non-metal option for dental implants. Specifically, Zirconia has gained more popularity in recent years. We breakdown our top reasons why Zirconia may...
Ever wonder how the dental industry is evolving? As we head into the new year, we’ve compiled a list of trends to keep you informed of what to expect from your dental provider. Improvements in Dental MaterialsCavity filling is one of the most common dental procedures. What if your dentist can...
Earlier this week, a man was charged with practicing dentistry without a license in San Antonio, Texas. This is one of many cases that occur frequently throughout the country, with more incidents reported in border states like Florida, California and Texas.While there has been a concerted effort by state-run dental boards to crackdown...
A recent study suggests that only 5% of a person’s total daily caloric intake should come from sugar. With Halloween around the corner, it can be scary for parents to think about the additional amount of sugar that can creep in between their kids’ teeth. Fortunately, there are ways to ward...
Post-operative care after a tooth extraction procedure is critical to minimizing unnecessary pain and complications of swelling and infection. Here are some useful tips that can help speed up your recovery while reducing pain:Bleeding: After an extraction, a wet gauze pack is placed over the extraction site to prevent excessive...
