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How Dental Implant Placement and Aftercare Works
January 2, 2023A dental implant is a metal post that is placed into the jawbone beneath or below a missing tooth (or multiple missing teeth). They serve as an anchor or root for a replacement tooth, which is typically a crown for single tooth replacement. They are non-removable (unlike dentures) and last much longer than dentures or fixed bridges on average. They also offer exceptional functionality benefits, allowing the patient to eat how they desire. Patients can also care for their dental implants the same way as they would natural teeth.
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Implant Dentures
January 2, 2023The structure of implant supported dentures is exactly as the name sounds; a full denture supported by dental implants.
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Nutrition: What You Eat Affects Your Teeth
January 2, 2023Your mouth, teeth, and gums are more than just tools for eating. They are essential for chewing and swallowing—the first steps in the digestion process. Your mouth is your body’s initial point of contact with the nutrients you consume. What you put in your mouth impacts not only your general health but also that of your teeth and gums. In fact, if your nutrition is poor, the first signs often show up in your mouth.
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Partial Dentures
January 2, 2023Partial dentures are a great tooth replacement option for missing teeth. They are easier on the mouth than full dentures but not as costly as dental implants. Those that wear partial dentures can expect an easier eating experience, better speaking and an aesthetically pleasing smile.
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Personal Identity and Dementia
January 2, 2023Who we are is important. When a person has dementia that sense of who we are may diminish.
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The Relationship Between Aging and Malnutrition
January 1, 2023As we age, we’re confronted with physical issues that we never had to deal with in our younger days. We tire more easily, and we nap more frequently. Our senses may weaken, and we don’t see, hear or smell as well as we used to. We feel aches and pains that we never felt before. There is another issue that we don’t always think about that can play a partial role in all of the above, and that is malnutrition.
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Tooth Extractions
January 1, 2023There are a variety of reasons why someone would need a tooth extraction. A tooth may have a large cavity that has caused the tooth to be beyond repair. A tooth may be so severely broken that it cannot be fixed. Severe gum disease may have weakened the bone that supports the tooth.
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Treatment for Periodontal (Gum) Disease
January 1, 2023If plaque and tartar are left on the teeth, it provides the right conditions for bacteria to thrive. The bacteria then irritate your gums, which means they can bleed more easily. This is the early stage of gum disease called gingivitis.
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What Are Dentures?
January 1, 2023Dentures are removable oral appliances that replace missing teeth in your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. If your dentist determines that you are eligible for dentures, they will discuss your denture options with you.
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Sleep Apnea
January 1, 2023Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most undiagnosed, untreated serious medical disorder in our country. An estimated 22 million Americans are living with sleep apnea (around 18% of the adult population). Men are twice as likely as women to have sleep apnea. Children as young as two years old can suffer from this condition. As we age, the rate of sleep apnea increases significantly.
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