Your Single Tooth Implant
If you are missing a tooth, there are many reasons to replace it: Effects of a missing tooth Position of teeth immediately after a tooth is lost. If the tooth is not replaced, other teeth can drift out of position and change the bite. A dental implant is the next best thing to the real thing Nothing replaces your natural ...
Your Child’s Teeth
Helpful tips for parents and caregivers Take Care of Yourself Before Your Baby Arrives Keep your own teeth and gums healthy While you are pregnant, continue to see your dentist regularly for oral exams and teeth cleanings. It is generally safe to have dental treatment during pregnancy. It’s important for your own health as well as your child’s to have ...
Tobacco And Oral Health
Tobacco in any form is bad for your health Do You Use Tobacco? You are probably aware that tobacco may cause cancer, stroke and heart disease, but did you know that it can also cause serious harm to your mouth? It doesn’t matter how you use it — whether you smoke, vape, dip or chew — tobacco is not good ...
Seal Out Decay
A dental sealant is a thin covering that is applied onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. It acts as a barrier to “seal out” plaque and food. Sealants are a safe, painless and easy way to help protect your teeth and keep them healthy. Sealants on permanent molars reduce the risk of cavities by 80%. Sealants help prevent tooth decay ...
Temporomandibular Disorders (Tmd)
Do you have frequent headaches, earaches, tender jaw muscles or a dull, aching facial pain? Does your jaw lock or stray to one side when you open your mouth? These aches and pains may be related to the joint in your jaw, called the temporomandibular (TEM-poro-man-DIB-u-lar) joint or “TMJ,” and the muscles that work to move the joint. These painful ...
Healthy Smiles For Mother And Baby
Good oral health habits not only help prevent problems during pregnancy, but they can also benefit the health of your baby. Before Your Baby Arrives Eat a Healthy Diet What you eat during pregnancy affects the growth of your unborn child — including their teeth. Your baby’s teeth begin to develop between months 3 and 6 of pregnancy, so it’s important ...