How to Cope with Dental Anxiety

July 20, 2020 By dentalimplantsolutionz

Dental anxiety is something that many people deal with on a regular basis, but some people who normally have no issues at the dentist are experiencing anxiety for the first time. With the pandemic ongoing and increased public health hazard, patients aren’t just anxious about their procedure. They are also anxious about their exposure to COVID-19.

You can’t let your anxiety stop you from getting the dental treatment that you need. The pandemic is not going to be ending anytime soon, and you will have to get the treatment at some point. With an uncertain future, you’ll have to cope with your anxiety, bite the bullet, and make that dental appointment. [Read more…]

Pandemic Safety Measures for Your Dental Appointment

July 10, 2020 By dentalimplantsolutionz

Everyone is concerned about the coronavirus pandemic, and it is important to take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and others. Postponing unnecessary appointments to stay home as much as possible is wise. But if you really need dental care, it is considered essential. While you are at your appointment, you should consider these safety measures.

Wearing Masks

The city of Largo and the county of Pinellas both have mask orders in place. You must wear a face covering when you are in an indoor setting. You should have a mask on when you enter our office and keep it on until the dentist needs access to your mouth. Our staff will also be wearing masks, including during your procedure. [Read more…]

How to Care for Your Teeth Until Your Next Appointment

June 20, 2020 By dentalimplantsolutionz

Although our office is open, we are trying to limit the number of patients that we come into contact with for everyone’s safety. When patients do come to our office, we are working hard to maintain social distancing and sterilization procedures. Even if you have an urgent dental need, we may not be able to get you in for an appointment right away. And if you have symptoms or potential exposure to COVID-19, you won’t be able to keep your appointment.

But what if you’re in pain, uncomfortable, and having difficulty eating? What are you supposed to do? There are some home treatments that can be beneficial in reducing pain and inflammation until you can get into the dentist. [Read more…]

Why You Need to See a Dentist Every Year Even When You Have Dentures

June 10, 2020 By dentalimplantsolutionz

If you’ve gotten dentures, you might think that you never need to go to a dentist again. In reality you need to see a dentist every year, even if you don’t have any teeth. A dentist treats much more than just teeth. They are in charge of your overall oral health. Here are some reasons you need to see a dentist when you have dentures.

Check for Bone Loss

When you have your annual visit with your dentist, they will probably take x-rays. Why take pictures of your mouth if you don’t have any teeth to show? Because the x-ray will also show the health and shape of your jawbone. If you are experiencing bone loss, it could be due to the wear of your dentures or something more serious like advanced periodontal disease. [Read more…]

Benefits of Single Tooth Dental Implants

May 20, 2020 By dentalimplantsolutionz

Did you know that having just one tooth extracted can change the entire dynamic of your mouth? The younger you are, the more having that one tooth removed will impact your appearance, your bite, and your annunciation when you speak.

Young people and teenagers should always have some type of dental appliance to keep the other teeth from migrating. This is very important in younger years because continued growth will make the teeth migrate more than it would in a full grown adult. The dental appliance used for most teenagers with just one missing tooth is a spacer, which is a small device that is attached to the teeth on either side of the missing tooth. [Read more…]

Causes of Dry Mouth and What to Do About It

May 10, 2020 By dentalimplantsolutionz

Did you know that dry mouth is more than an inconvenience? Chronic dry mouth can actually lead to a deterioration of your oral and overall general health. It is important to recognize the symptoms of dry mouth early and to take measures to correct the problem quickly. Allowing dry mouth to continue unchecked can lead to dental problems as well as issues with your overall health.

There are several different reasons that you might have dry mouth. Most commonly, dry mouth is caused by excessive smoking, alcohol use, or some prescription or over the counter medications. The treatment that is appropriate for your dry mouth will depend on what is causing the dry mouth in the first place. [Read more…]

How Diabetes Affects Your Oral Health

April 20, 2020 By dentalimplantsolutionz

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 dentalimplantsolutionz

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 dentalimplantsolutionz

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 dentalimplantsolutionz

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…]