Ways to Prevent Gum Disease

February 20, 2020 By Dental Implant Solutionz

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, affects thousands of people every year. It is a very common condition. In fact, many people have gum disease without even realizing it simply because they haven’t visited a dentist and are unaware of the symptoms. It is important for everyone to practice good oral health in order to prevent gum disease. Here are some things you can do at home that will help.

Daily Teeth Cleaning

Your daily cleaning of your teeth is not just for your teeth themselves, it is also to keep your gums healthy. When you brush, you should be moving the brush down away from the gum to get all of the debris that gets stuck just under the gum line. When you floss, you should be working the string between your teeth starting at the gum and going downward in a C motion. You should also be using either a fluoridated toothpaste or a fluoridated mouthwash. [Read more…]

What Is Partial Extraction Therapy, and When Is It Used?

February 10, 2020 By Dental Implant Solutionz

There are many downsides to getting a tooth extracted. A full extraction is very hard on your jaw bone and gums. In a traditional extraction, the entire tooth including the root is removed. This can cause bone loss in the jaw, which can affect biting and chewing. Anything that affects your bite and ability to process food is hazardous to your health.

Luckily there is a new method called partial extraction therapy that does not have these downsides. This is a revolutionary new therapy, and we are among the frontrunners in its use. Studies have proven that partial extraction therapy has many benefits for patients.

Partial Extraction Therapy Defined

Partial extraction therapy is just what it sounds like. Not all of the tooth is extracted. Instead, the root that is naturally embedded deep within the jawbone is left intact and submerged beneath the gum. Only the decayed part of the tooth is removed. [Read more…]

Three Reasons Social Butterflies Should Get Dental Implants

January 20, 2020 By Dental Implant Solutionz

Dental implants are a great way to replace lost or missing teeth. Especially if you just have one or two teeth missing, dental implants are the perfect solution to restore your smile. Dental implants can affect people in many ways, but social butterflies are perhaps the most impacted by a restored smile. Here’s why.

First Impressions

Social butterflies are usually the first to introduce themselves to new people in social settings. If you spend a lot of time going to clubs, bars, and other entertainment venues, you are likely to make a lot of first impressions in just one night. If you enjoy talking to other people for diversity, you’ll want your first impression to be good enough to warrant further conversation. Having a whole and healthy smile is a part of that first impression. [Read more…]

Three Ways Missing Teeth Can Affect Your Career

January 10, 2020 By Dental Implant Solutionz

Dental problems are no party for anyone, and they can be expensive to correct. Often, people tend to get extractions as a quick and inexpensive fix for decaying or broken teeth. While this serves many purposes, it can also affect many things in your life. Here are just a few ways that having missing teeth can affect your career.

In-Person Interviews

If you are interviewing for a new position in a new company, an internship, or an institution of higher learning, first impressions are everything. You need to be able to appear professional and well-kempt. You will, of course, dress in your business best, likely a suit or dress. You will spend time agonizing over your morning ritual trying to make sure that you appear the part that you are trying to play. [Read more…]

Yearly Planning: Time to Schedule Your Cleaning and Exam

December 20, 2019 By Dental Implant Solutionz

It’s the end of the year, and that means you have a lot on your plate. You are probably swamped at work, you are busy for the holidays, and you have personal business matters to attend to. Yet there is one task that you have probably forgotten—scheduling your annual teeth cleaning and exam. Now is the time to make your appointment. Here’s why you need to take this important step.

An Ounce of Prevention

You should get a cleaning and dental exam at least once per year, if not every six months. This annual checkup is important because it helps you prevent gum disease and tooth decay. No matter how well you think you are taking care of your mouth, your dentist can get your teeth and gums much cleaner in their office. This helps prevent problems that could be painful and costly. [Read more…]

How to Protect Your Teeth Over the Holidays

December 10, 2019 By Dental Implant Solutionz

The holidays are a joyous time of family, friends, and good food. Comfort food is the theme when it comes to the holidays, especially sugary treats that you don’t get year-round. Yet when you are eating these high-calorie, sugar-filled foods, you need to be aware of what they are doing to your body. Not only can eating too much of these foods cause you to gain weight, it could damage your teeth. Here are some ways that you can protect your teeth this holiday season.

Everything in Moderation

It is important that you don’t go overboard with the sweet treats and other foods that cause plaque and tartar buildup. Enjoy all of the treats that are made for you, but do so in moderation. Make sure that after you eat these sweets that you drink a glass of water to rinse the sugar away from your mouth. Letting sugar sit on your teeth will cause cavities. [Read more…]

Three Advantages of Dental Implants for Missing Teeth

November 20, 2019 By Dental Implant Solutionz

When you have missing teeth, it can affect your life and health in surprising ways. While it is always best to get the proper dental care so that you don’t lose teeth, it does sometimes happen that a tooth needs to be extracted. When this happens, it leaves a gap in your smile that can have a lot of repercussions. One solution is to get dental implants to replace missing teeth. Here are some of the advantages.

Good for One or Two Teeth

While a partial or full denture may be a better solution for some people who have a lot of missing teeth, dental implants are great if you are only missing one or two teeth. This is because the implant can be placed in the gap of the missing tooth, and none of the other teeth are affected. [Read more…]

Three Keys to Proper Gum Hygiene and Health

November 10, 2019 By Dental Implant Solutionz

Having healthy gums is very important. If you develop gum disease, you could eventually lose teeth and even lose bone density in your jaw. Unhealthy gums pull away from the teeth, causing them to become loose and possibly fall out. Periodontal disease, or advanced gum disease, attacks the bone beneath the gum and can make treatment difficult.

The best way to avoid these problems is to have good gum hygiene. With good gum hygiene as part of your regular oral health routine, you will be able to keep healthy teeth and a healthy body. Here are three things to keep in mind.

Brush Properly

Most people do not know how to brush their teeth properly. You should brush every surface of your teeth, including the front, back, and chewing surface, but it is also important to brush your gums. Your gums should get the same attention as your teeth, and you should be brushing down away from the gum to pull out food and bacteria from between the gum and teeth. [Read more…]

What Is Periodontal Disease, and How Can It Affect You?

October 20, 2019 By Dental Implant Solutionz

Most people have heard of gum disease, but do you really know what it is or how it can progress? The actual name for gum disease is periodontal disease, and it affects not just the gums but also the bone beneath the gums. Here’s what you need to know about periodontal disease and how it can affect you.

What Is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is a condition in which the gums begin to recede and become inflamed. If left unchecked, the disease can penetrate below the gum into the bone, resulting in bone loss of the jaw beneath the teeth. Periodontal disease can be treated in a variety of ways depending on the severity and stage of the condition. [Read more…]

Three Surprising Ways Missing Teeth Affect Your Health

October 10, 2019 By Dental Implant Solutionz

You know that missing teeth affect your appearance, and they might make you feel very self-conscious. But there are many other important reasons to replace missing teeth. Having missing teeth actually affects your overall oral, physical, and mental health.

Oral Health

When you have missing teeth, the gum beneath and around the missing tooth begins to recede, and the bone of the jaw where the tooth is missing begins to wear away. With the bone wearing away and the gums receding, teeth on either side of the missing tooth will eventually become loosened and decayed, and they, too, will have to be removed. This is a slippery slope. [Read more…]