How Periodontal Maintenance is Easy with Proper Oral Hygiene
As someone with periodontal disease, you may have unhealthy gums that are pulling away from your teeth, making them look longer. You may also be affected by other symptoms indicating the onset of periodontitis. They are: Dusky, bright red, or purplish gums Tenderness in the gums when touched Bleeding in the gums when brushing and […]
Why You Need to Consider a Family Dentist
Taking care of your mouth tissues is a top priority. You’ll need a family dentist to take care of all the routine dental treatment. Family dentists are well-equipped in dentistry, and they can treat a wide array of dental issues for you and your kids. The services provided by a dentist in Longmont are available […]
Smoking, Gum Disease & Tooth Loss, The Connection You Must Know About
In dental healthcare, three things often come together and should be dreaded. These are smoking, gum disease, and loss of teeth. Smoking is related to gum disease. Excessive smoking may lead to gum diseases that will ultimately result to tooth loss because your gums will no longer be able to hold your teeth in position. […]
Dental Implants: Implant Surgery & Post Surgery Care
Accidents happen every day, and teeth get knocked-out daily as a result. A knocked-out tooth can be saved, but in most cases, it has to be replaced. One of the best replacements is dental implants. This article will explore this option so that you can know if it is right for you or not. What […]
Systemic Health and Implant Failure
When we lose teeth, it affects more than our potential to speak and consume food effectively. It affects our self-confidence and esteem. A dental implant is a long-lasting solution for teeth replacement that will function, feel, and looks like natural ones. It’s estimated that approximately 5 to 10 percent of dental implants fail, either immediately post-procedure or […]
How Systemic Health can affect the Healing Process of Dental Implants
Dental implants have become very common when it comes to replacing lost or removed teeth. The whole process is normally very successful but sometimes there can be some complications. Systemic factors are the most common causes of implant failure. Some of the most common systemic factors that can cause the failure of an implant include: […]
How to Get Over a Fear of the Dentist
Visiting a dentist is the last thing most of us want to do. We associate a dentist with pain and agony. That is why over 75 percent of people in the United States fear to visit a dentist. This article will help you how to get over that fear. First, you need to know what […]
Why Just Using a Normal Toothbrush is Not Enough
Brushing your teeth daily with a normal toothbrush is not always enough. You need to floss them and you probably need to change your toothbrush. There some areas which your normal toothbrush does not reach. Toothbrushes are made with a purpose to clean the surfaces in the mouth. The areas your toothbrush can’t clean are […]
Should You Brush or Floss First?
The importance of dental hygiene cannot be overlooked. When you maintain good oral hygiene even your general health is better. There is no way better of maintaining good oral hygiene than brushing and flossing your teeth daily. What confuses most is what should come first. A lot of people ask themselves questions like should I […]
Are Electric toothbrushes Really Better Than Manual Toothbrushes?
When it comes to electric vs regular toothbrushes, the electric ones always win. But are electric toothbrushes actually better? In this article, we will compare the two toothbrushes and you will decide whether electric toothbrushes are worth it or not. Electric toothbrushes are fun to use and they clean better than manual toothbrushes. If your […]