When you’re focused on replacing teeth with dental implants or coming in for oral surgery, you may find that you’re not quite as concerned with the general details of your oral health care. However, as the dust settles and you are ecstatic with your complete and healthy smile, life will return to its usual day-to-day routine. This routine, of course, should include twice daily dental hygiene sessions. However, if you happen to loathe flossing, these sessions may only include brushing. The bad news here is that your newly restored smile is not going to fare so well if you skip the flossing portion of your daily care. The good news is that we have just the suggestions to cure you of this dislike, so you can enjoy flossing and protect your healthy grin.
How To Respond To Discomfort
When it comes to your smile, discomfort can appear in various forms – much to the dismay of everyone! The good news is that if you know how to respond to this occurrence, you will be able to manage any new sensation and keep your eye on the goal of diagnosing and addressing the underlying concern. Allow us to offer some helpful advice regarding pain and sensitivity, so you continue to feel confident about your oral health – even when a slight bump in the road shows up.
Why Visit An Oral Surgeon?
You may wonder why you have suddenly been thrust out into the world away from the comfortable cloister of your general dentist’s practice and into the office of an oral surgeon. The moment you are referred to a specialist of any kind can certainly be cause for some concern or confusion if you are not sure about the cause. Fortunately, you will be glad to learn that an oral surgery practice means advanced training and expertise that will help you regain your oral health. As for the particular details regarding what makes this the case, we encourage you to learn a bit more with us.
Dental Implants: 3 Levels Of Reliability
Have you found in your personal research and in speaking with us that dental implants offer an exceptional list of advantages? If they are the right choice for you, you will discover the benefits that come with them begin to seem limitless. As for the details that will help you feel confident enough to say, “Yes, I would like to move forward with treatment,” we recognize that feeling implants are reliable is certainly important. Consider a few ways you can rely on this prosthetic solution to restore your smile after tooth loss.
Quiz: Is A Dental Bridge For You?
As you maneuver your way through your tooth replacement options, you may find yourself flip flopping a bit. Making up your mind when considering how to complete your smile after tooth loss may require some serious thought, asking a lot of questions, and ultimately, figuring out what works best for your needs. If you have been considering a dental bridge for your smile, determining whether a bridge might address your unique smile needs is a good start. Let’s use a quick quiz to help you along in your journey.
Do You Have FAQs About Dental Implants?
Replacing a missing tooth is essential for your oral health. Otherwise, a number of oral health problems can develop, such as misalignment, further tooth loss, or even facial collapse. Fortunately, we can help return your smile to full function and health with dental implants. Do you have questions about dental implants?
When Is a Tooth Extraction the Answer? Part Two
Have you grown concerned that you have a serious tooth infection? Did you suffer a trauma to a tooth, and now it is broken? There are a number of reasons your restorative dentist might recommend a tooth extraction, though it is important to keep in mind that most dentists will suggest an extraction only if other less invasive measures of restoration will be or have been ineffective. If you are in need of an extraction, though, there is no need to fear. An extraction can actually be a first step in helping to create a healthy and great-looking smile! (more…)
Do You Have Questions About Emergency Dentistry?
Have you ever experienced a dental emergency? We consider any pain or damage to the mouth, teeth, or gums to be a dental emergency and urge you to visit us as soon as possible. However, should the issue be potentially life threatening we recommend calling 911 or proceeding to the nearest emergency room. Do you have any questions about our approach to emergency dentistry?
When Is a Tooth Extraction the Answer? Part One
Few, if any, patients want to hear from their dentist that they require an extraction. A tooth extraction can seem a scary prospect, particularly if you are unfamiliar with how the procedure works or how your smile will look or function after the removal of the tooth or teeth. Fortunately, a skilled oral surgeon can help keep you comfortable during a tooth extraction, and then help provide you with a prosthetic, afterwards, that both looks and feels natural. So if you’re struggling with a painful infection, a partially impacted wisdom tooth, or any other oral health issue that requires an extraction, don’t worry. This treatment, followed by the placement of a prosthetic, could actually help you smile, chew, laugh and more, comfortably and just as importantly, confidently once again! (more…)
Could You Be Struggling with Sleep Apnea?
Loud snoring can be an annoyance to both you and your loved ones. Many a family vacation has been interrupted by the loud sounds of dad’s (or mom’s) snoring, and even residing in the same room can be problematic for couples with one loud snorer. Unfortunately, snoring can sometimes be a symptom of a much more critical underlying health condition, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Fortunately, it is possible to treat OSA, helping to improve a person’s sleep, and his or her overall quality of life. If you could be struggling with sleep apnea, now is a great time to learn how your dentist might be able to help. (more…)
