When most people think of oral health, they think of cavities, gum disease, and maybe bad breath. But what many don’t realize is that the bacteria in your mouth can affect much more than just your teeth and gums. In rare but serious cases, oral bacteria have been linked to brain abscesses, a life-threatening condition that highlights just how interconnected the body truly is.

Tooth loss can detract from your daily quality of life in several ways. For instance, you might develop speech impediments, like a slur or lisp, due to gaps in your grin. You might even struggle to chew food thoroughly enough and develop gastrointestinal issues from swallowing overly large pieces.

Many patients also develop anxiety over the changes in their appearance that can be difficult to overcome. Thankfully, your dentist can provide dental implants to preserve your visage and oral health. Continue reading to learn more about how tooth loss affects your face and how dental implants can help!

Dental implants have become the go-to solution for both patients and dentists when it comes to tooth restoration. Implants act as natural teeth and are long-lasting, with most patients enjoying their benefits for 30 years or more. Because they are surgically placed, many patients are a bit concerned about the process and wonder if they’ll be in pain. This post contains discussion about what you can expect during the surgery and why there is nothing to worry about!

Dental implants are one of the best tooth replacement options available today—strong, secure, and designed to last for decades. But like natural teeth, they still need attention and care. If you’ve invested in implants, the way you treat them every day makes all the difference! Continue reading to find a few simple lifestyle changes you can make to help your implants truly go the distance.

Whether you have brand new dentures or need a little extra help securing an older pair, denture adhesives can be a great tool. These products are a temporary way to hold your prosthetics in place, so you needn’t worry about them slipping while you are speaking or eating. But how do you know which type of adhesive is best? Here are a few different types, their benefits, and how to use them.

Dentures are the tried-and-true solution for rebuilding your grin because they are a versatile solution that can be adapted to meet your unique needs. Regardless of how many natural teeth you have remaining, your dentist can provide a set of partial, complete, or implant dentures to restore your smile’s functionality and appearance.

However, it often takes new patients about a month to adjust to wearing them, and there are a few common challenges you might run into during that time. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect to ease your transition to life with dentures!

If the boot fits, wear it – if your dentures don’t, visit your dentist! Ill-fitting dentures might not seem like a serious problem. After all, they just need a little adjustment, right? They do need to be resized, but if you wait too long to get them evaluated and modified, you could develop some pretty nasty health issues! Keep reading to learn more about the risks, and what you should do to avoid them.

Fall is here, and along with all the wonderful things to look forward to this time of year, there’s at least one not so great one: cold and flu season. Worse yet, while it’s hard enough to stay healthy under normal conditions, if you wear Invisalign aligners, avoiding illness is even harder.

Here are a few best practices for preventing sickness this season while under orthodontic treatment.

Part of the appeal of Invisalign is that your aligners easily remove for things like meals and oral health care. But failing to take them out for the two-hours-a-day time limit can cause delays in your treatment. Here are a few ways to make sure yours are off for 2 hours each day, and on for 22!

Invisalign aligners are a fantastic way to straighten your teeth without the hassle of traditional braces. But to keep them working effectively—and staying invisible—it’s crucial to care for them properly. Continue reading to find some simple tips to ensure your Invisalign aligners stay in top shape throughout your treatment.