As you might know, there are several good tooth replacement options. Chief among them are standard dentures and dental implants. After all, these two choices can effectively restore your grin! Still, you might wonder: Can dentures preserve your jaw? The truth on this issue may affect your treatment decision. Sadly, though, the answer is that dentures won’t stop jawbone loss; only dental implants will. For more details on the matter, review this helpful summary from your Carrolton dentist.
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Denture vs. Implants: Which Will Preserve Your Jaw?
November 16, 2023
Festive Foods: 5 Hors D’oeuvres That Your Dentist Approves
October 26, 2023
Typically, holiday festivities are filled with apple pie, mulled wine, and other sugary treats. While they are certainly delicious, they also are a recipe for cavities. That’s why you should consider having holiday hors d’oeuvres that are smile-friendly instead! If you’re unsure where to begin, read on for a few ideas that your dentist will approve of.
(more…)From Beans to Bliss: Embracing National Coffee Day the Healthy Way
September 8, 2023
Nothing beats the smell of a coffee house, except maybe the combined smell of a fresh cup of coffee and the old-world musk of a library. National Coffee Day might be just about the best time to enjoy both at the same time. So, this September 29th, it’s time to gather your friends over a cup of brown and let the good times percolate.
But how can you enjoy coffee if you’re trying to watch out for your oral health? Continue reading to find out how you can enjoy a cup of joe guilt-free on National Coffee Day.
(more…)How to Take Care Of Yourself After a Wisdom Tooth Extraction
August 2, 2023
Wisdom teeth are sort of like an unwanted dinner guest—you may not have asked for them, but once they’ve showed up, it can be a little bit of a challenge to delicately extract them from the situation.
Wisdom tooth removal is the most invasive dental treatment that the average person is likely to deal with, which is why if you have one coming up, you may not feel ready to deal with the aftercare.
Don’t worry—so long as you take things one step at a time, you should be able to heal from wisdom tooth surgery in no time. If you want to know more about how to handle the procedure, here’s what you should do to recover as quickly as possible.
(more…)Your Guide to Wisdom Teeth: Why Do We Have Them?
July 6, 2023
The development of wisdom teeth can be hard to wrap your head around. Most of us have a third set of molars that move in during early adulthood. However, it’s not uncommon for people to go their entire lives without the hassle of wisdom teeth emerging. For some people, wisdom teeth removal is unnecessary, and their third set of molars does not affect their oral health. Approximately a third of the human population is born without any at all. So, if they don’t serve us any purpose and eventually have to come out, why do we still grow them? Learn more about this topic with your guide to wisdom teeth and why we have them.
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