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Dental Implant Overview
If you need to replace missing teeth, then you have several options to choose from. To help you make a more informed decision, here is an overview of one of those options: implants. What are dental implants? A dental implant is basically a synthetic tooth that is made of three parts. The first part is the actual implant, which is shaped sort of like a screw. This device is drilled into your jawbone and occupies the same space as the roots of your missing tooth.
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Electronic Cigarettes: Just How Do They Affect Your Oral Health?
If you use an electronic cigarette, then you may wonder how it affects your oral health. Unfortunately, the devices are so new that there are no long-term medical studies that have shown the definite effects. However, dentists do warn that the some components of e-liquids and unhygienic electronic cigarette use can have negative oral-health consequences. Here are how two components of e-cigarette liquids and how they affect your mouth along with another factor of vaping that affects your oral health.
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Caring For Your Dental Bridge
Dental bridges are one of the most affordable options for replacing missing teeth. However, in order to protect your investment, you will need to follow certain guidelines for keeping the bridges clean and safe from wear and tear. Here are some of the best ways to take care of your dental bridge. Pay Good Attention to Adjacent Teeth The permanence of your dental bridge depends on the strength of the supporting teeth.
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The Complete Guide To Dealing With A Cold Sore
Nobody likes waking up with a cold sore. These fluid-filled blisters, which may appear on the edge of the lip or even near the nose, are painful and embarrassing. It's important, however, that you know how to deal with a cold sore when you do develop one. You need to worry not only about your own health during this time, but also about the health of those around you, as the virus that causes cold sores is quite contagious.
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3 Potential Complications From Skipping Dental Cleaning Appointments
Dentists often advise patients to come in at least once a year for a professional teeth cleaning that removes any potential plaque or tartar buildups. You might think the cleanings aren't necessary since you take proper care of your teeth at home. But there are some oral health conditions stemming from plaque buildups that can pose a risk to your teeth, gums, and jawbone. Here are a few of the conditions that can stem from skipping your dental cleanings.
About Me
I have never liked my teeth. I had a lot of dental problems, including deep staining and oddly shaped teeth. Every tooth did not have the same shape, and some were rounded while others were more square. Not surprisingly, I never smiled in pictures and not even much in real life. This left people thinking I was mean before they even met me. My dentist told me my best bet to improve the look of my smile was a set of porcelain dental veneers. He said they could make all my teeth white and the same shape. I said I wanted them without any hesitation, and we scheduled my procedures. I love my new teeth, and they really did change my life. I created this blog to help other people living with teeth they don't like realize that they do have options that can improve their smiles and their lives.