Fight against Plaque Buildup Plaque buildup, after only two days, can turn into dental tartar if left ignored. Tarter cannot be removed by simply brushing your teeth. Gum Disease and Advanced Infections When plaque is left on the teeth and not removed through daily flossing and brushing, this can lead to serious gum disease, resulting…
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Are You a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
Your Checklist for Dental Implants Almost anyone can be a good candidate for dental implants if you have the following: Healthy gums as determined by a dental professional Enough bone for anchoring the implants into the jaw If not enough bone, a procedure that rebuilds bone for implants Many people who have had tooth loss,…
Why Denture Wearers Commonly Experience Pain
Denture Pain is Common among Denture Wearers Generally, people who have poor fitting dentures that slip and move will experience the pain of abrasion from dentures against the gums. Although there are several reasons for gum pain from dentures, improper fit is the number one cause of discomfort. Remedies for Pain Relief from Dentures Various…
Stress Free Sedation Dentistry
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Relax with Sedation Dentistry In this stressful world, the last thing you need is to feel stressed and uncomfortable during your next dental visit. If you have a phobia to dental tretment of any kind, you are most likely a candidate for sedation dentistry. To know what type of sedation is best for you, you…
October – Breast Cancer Month and Oral Health Care
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Women’s Oral Health contributes to Good Overal Health October is Breast Cancer month and all women are reminded to get a mammogram for early detection in the fight against breast cancer. Dr Rotem hopes that you will take the time to care for yourself with this simple, lifesaving exam. Did you Know that a Woman’s…
Getting to the Root of Tooth Pain
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Tooth Pain Means Infection…but Where? With the oncoming season for cold and flu, it’s important to know how to identify tooth pain by distinguishing between gum or tooth infection vs. sinus infection. Types of Pain from Sinus or Tooth Infection Tooth pain can be caused by a sinus infection or from an infection in the…
Tobacco Use and Oral Health
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Your Dental and Overall Health Up in Smoke! Years ago, it was fashionable to smoke. How times have changed! In today’s world, whether it’s cigarettes, a pipe or cigar, you are banned from almost any social environment if you smoke. Even your teeth will retaliate! The Risks to Your Dental Health from Smoking Smoking affects…
The Connection between Hormones and Oral Health in Women
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Hormonal Imbalance can affect Oral Health in Women In a recent article, it is believed that hormonal imbalance happens at five major stages in a woman’s life. These changes are believed to have a direct adverse effect on women’s oral health. How can Oral Health in Women be affected by Hormonal Imbalance? Whether it’s puberty,…
Your Teeth are Healthy but You Don’t Like The Way They Look
Have Healthy Teeth but don’t Like the Look? That may not sound right, but just think about it. Many of us, as we get older, have a healthy body but don’t like the way it looks. Some of us choose to make cosmetic adjustments to those body parts we don’t particularly like. So, why not…
New Implant Dentistry Technique Dims the Stigma of Age for Denture Wearers
New Denture Technology for Any Age When people hear the word ‘Dentures’, they generally think of an older age group. In the 21st century, this is no longer the case. Implant dentures are for anyone who has experienced major tooth loss, for whatever reason, and for those who need to restore and reshape their jaw…
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