How Diabetes Affects Your Oral Health

April 20, 2020 By Dental Implant Solutionz

There is no doubt that diabetes affects many different areas of your health, but most people don’t think about its effect on oral health. In fact, diabetes can cause a host of oral health issues, some of which can be treated at home and some that need to be addressed by a dentist. Here’s what you need to know.

Why Diabetes Impacts Oral Health

When a patient has diabetes, it means that their body cannot regulate its own blood sugar. When blood sugar levels are high, it can cause a lot of other problems. One of these is that your white cell count will decrease dramatically. White cells are responsible for fighting off bacterial infections, which is the most common cause of tooth and jaw pain. [Read more…]

What You Need to Know about Osteoporosis and Dental Implants

April 10, 2020 By Dental Implant Solutionz

Dental implants are becoming more and more common, but they aren’t necessarily for everyone. Patients with osteoporosis may require the dentist to take additional or alternative means of treatment. Here’s what you need to know about dental implants if you have osteoporosis.

How Dental Implants Work

Dental implants are embedded into the jaw bone. In order for the implant to stay in place indefinitely, the bone must remodel around the implant, growing into it and holding it firmly in place. This process is called osseointegration. If you have issues with your jaw bone, you may not be able to get implants. [Read more…]

Hybrid Dentures Vs. Standard: Differences and Advantages

March 20, 2020 By Dental Implant Solutionz

Do you need a new denture? Whether your old one has worn out and reached the end of its life or if you are getting a denture for the first time, you have a lot of options now that weren’t possible before. One of those options is a hybrid denture. Here is how it differs from a traditional denture, and why it has more benefits.

Cleaning

If you get traditional dentures, you’ll need to take them out and clean them every day. You can’t clean traditional dentures while they are in your mouth because they move around and make it impossible to get all of your mouth clean. By contrast, a hybrid denture is permanently placed in your mouth, which makes cleaning a much easier process. You can easily floss a hybrid denture just like you would natural teeth. [Read more…]

Everything You Need to Know About Crowns

March 10, 2020 By Dental Implant Solutionz

Many people think of a crown as something that saves a tooth from being extracted. However, crowns are also used in dental implants. In fact, the dental implant is made up of three parts: the implant, the abutment to hold the crown, and the crown itself. Here’s what you need to know about crowns before you get dental implants.

What Is a Crown?

A crown fits over an abutment, which holds the crown in place after bonding. A crown looks just like a normal tooth, and it can be made to match the shade of the rest of your teeth. The crown is made of porcelain, so it lasts quite a long time. You still have to practice good dental hygiene with a crown because failing to do so will wear it down faster. [Read more…]

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…]