The fall season is upon us, and that means several delicious foods are officially in season. While many treats traditionally enjoyed in autumn aren’t good for your teeth, other fall goodies can actually benefit your oral health. 

This fall, make sure to reach for the right foods for your dental health, such as:

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is the quintessential fall flavor. Luckily, it also provides numerous benefits for the health of your mouth. Pumpkin is rich in:

• Vitamin A, which helps your mouth produce a healthy amount of saliva to remove bacteria from between the teeth. Vitamin A can also support the healing process for damaged, diseased gums. 
• Magnesium, which works together with calcium to form a strong enamel on your teeth and prevent decay. 
• Zinc; consuming enough zinc can help you avoid dental problems including bleeding gums and weak bones.

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Many dental appliances simply don’t last forever, especially if they’re put under strain from clenching or grinding. To preserve your oral health and prevent discomfort, you may need to occasionally have your appliance adjusted or replaced by your dentist.

If you have dentures, crowns, or a bridge, read on to learn the signs that your appliance needs servicing. 

Inflammation and Pain

Swelling, redness, and pain around your dental appliance is a telltale sign that something is wrong. In this case, the appliance may be damaged, allowing plaque and bacteria to accumulate around it. Inflammation may also indicate that the appliance doesn’t fit correctly, causing it to dig into the gums. [Read more…]

Tooth decay can result from multiple factors, including poor oral hygiene, bacteria in the mouth, and consuming sugary foods or drinks. Once a tooth has begun to decay, it’s important to get it treated promptly to avoid further damage. The best way to deal with your case of tooth decay will depend on the extent of the damage and your personal needs. 

Stages of Tooth Decay

Tooth decay occurs in stages. If it’s caught in an early stage, the decay can be resolved with less intensive treatments. 

The five main stages of tooth decay include: [Read more…]

Dental emergencies can often be stressful and painful, making it crucial to take action quickly. Seeking out professional care as soon as possible is important for all dental emergencies, but you may have to wait for a short period of time before seeing your dentist, especially if the emergency occurs outside of office hours. Understanding what to do immediately after a dental emergency occurs can help ensure the best possible outcome for your oral health. 

Common dental emergencies include:

Broken Permanent Tooth

Eating something very hard blows to the mouth, and even untreated cavities can result in broken teeth. If one of your teeth breaks, the first step that you should take is to find the tooth fragment, if possible. If you do find one or multiple fragments, keep them to bring them to your dentist. If the broken tooth resulted from a mouth injury, clean the injured area with warm water, cover it with a cold cloth, and schedule an emergency appointment with your dentist.  [Read more…]

If you’re missing one or multiple teeth, dental restorations can rehabilitate your oral health and confident smile. There are several options for patients looking to replace missing teeth, from crowns and dentures to cutting-edge treatments like the Chrome GuidedSMILE. At Dental Implant Solutionz, we’re here to help you select the best option to restore your missing teeth so that you can regain a full, beautiful grin. 

The best options for replacing missing teeth include:

Implant-Supported Crowns

For single missing teeth, implant-supported crowns are a great option. During installation, we anchor an implant to the bone of the missing tooth, then place an abutment over it. The porcelain crown can then be secured over the abutment, providing a stand-alone tooth that blends in with your natural teeth.  [Read more…]

Tooth extraction is an outpatient dental procedure in which a damaged or diseased tooth is pulled. An extraction may be required in many different scenarios to protect the patient’s long-term oral health. So while the idea of getting your tooth pulled may be daunting, doing so will prevent more dental problems in the future. Plus, with the experts at Dental Implant Solutionz, dental extractions are quick and comfortable. 

These are the most common reasons for tooth extraction: [Read more…]

Wisdom teeth are molars that are the last to emerge in the mouth. Many people have their wisdom teeth extracted, but when is it necessary? Here, we’ll discuss the main reasons why your dentist may recommend wisdom teeth extraction. 

When Wisdom Teeth Can Be Left Alone

Wisdom teeth can grow in differently depending on the patient. In some cases, wisdom teeth don’t cause complications and don’t need to be removed. If your wisdom teeth are healthy, positioned and biting properly, and fully grown in, your dentist may not recommend that you have your wisdom teeth removed. So long as the teeth don’t cause pain, discomfort, or complications for your oral health, extraction isn’t necessary. [Read more…]

When you have a deep cavity, should you just get the tooth removed? Studies suggest that there is a lot more damage to extracting teeth than previously thought. Most dentists are now trying to preserve teeth through the use of root canals. Even when teeth must be extracted, there are some methods that might be more appropriate than others.

How is a tooth repaired?

If a tooth with a deep cavity or crack can be repaired, it is usually done so with a root canal. The root canal cleans out the diseased pulp from the tooth, leaving the tooth in place. The cavity is then filled, and depending on the state of the tooth, a crown may be required to protect the remaining tooth. [Read more…]

If you have decided that dental implants are the best option for you, the next step is to determine if you are a good candidate. One of the problems that usually stops people from getting implants is bone loss in the jaw. There are several different things that can cause this bone loss, but thankfully there is a possible solution.

Causes of Jawbone Loss

Jawbone loss is usually the result of dental conditions, although it can also be the result of illness or trauma. The most common things that cause dental bone loss are: [Read more…]

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…]