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Dental implants vs Dentures

April 25, 2013

Filed under: Dental Implants,Dentures,Restorative Dentistry — Tags: dental implants, dentures, missing teeth — atriumfamily @ 8:53 am

As we age, many of us may lose a tooth or two to some accident or dental complication. While there is little we can do to save the tooth, there are things available to us that can restore the function and aesthetics of our smile. Here we discuss the positives and negatives of two possible solutions if you lose a tooth – dental implants and dentures.

Dentures are sets of false or fake teeth that you place on the space of the missing tooth using some dental adhesive. Dentures require a much shorter time span to prepare compared to dental implants and less time in the dentist’s office. Dentures work best for people who have fragile gums or a weak jaw. However, the problem with dentures is that despite dental adhesives, there’s still the chance that dentures can become dislodged from your mouth which can be an embarrassing experience. You also can’t use dentures to bite into hard foods as they may break. Dentures also feel somewhat unnatural and can make speaking clearly difficult.
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Stages of Gum Disease

March 28, 2013

Filed under: Periodontics — Tags: gum disease stages, stages of gum disease — atriumfamily @ 10:30 am

Did you know that plaque formation is happening inside your mouth as you read this article? The thought of it might be scary but that is really what happens, especially if you don’t work to maintain proper oral health care. The existence of plaque in your mouth is not only due to the lack of proper maintenance; it also concerns the food you eat every day. Plaque loves sweet foods, so if you’re a fan of sweet foods, you may be at higher risk for gum disease.

If you are not taking any action to ensure that your dental care is in top shape, you may begin experiencing toothaches. Toothaches are caused by the acids which form on teeth and attack/erode the tooth enamel that protects your smile. Once the enamel has been broken down, the bacteria penetrates into the softer tissues inside every tooth. When this condition, the start of gum disease, is not treated in its early stages, you can expect to have a broken tooth due to plaque in less than a month or two.
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Top Reasons Why You Need A Dentist

February 28, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry,Health — Tags: why you need a dentist — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Have you ever doubted people whenever they tell you that you need a dentist? Perhaps you did because you were always told that brushing and flossing your teeth regularly will make sure that you will have the perfect teeth and the perfect oral health. But then, the moment that you feel intense pain because of a toothache, you may begin to wonder if brushing and flossing your teeth are enough to keep your oral health in top shape.

Regular brushing and flossing are really one of the top requirements of having a good set of teeth, but in order to keep them looking their best, you need a dentist’s valuable advice and a dental hygienist’s regular cleaning.

If you don’t have a dentist yet because you need a little convincing why you need a dentist, take a good look at the list below and see how a dentist offers more than just tooth extraction services.
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The Many Advantages of Dental Implants

January 31, 2013

Filed under: Dental Implants,Restorative Dentistry — Tags: dental implants — atriumfamily @ 4:52 pm

Why would you need dental implants? There are many different reasons and equally as many different ways a person can lose a tooth or several teeth at once. It can be brought about by an accident, it can also be of old age, and one of the more likely causes, poor dental hygiene and maintenance of oral health. If it does reach the point that you lose your teeth, there are still options available for you so that will still have that presentable smile and get the function and bite you once had with a complete set of teeth.

If Dental implants are right for you, then there are many ways it can benefit you and your lifestyle in a truly positive way. First off, dental implants are attached securely making it feel like they are real teeth. This gives you a boost of confidence so that you are not uncomfortable about having missing teeth and you still have a great smile. Secondly, missing teeth, especially if you lose the ones at the front of your mouth, will definitely affect your speech. You will sound a bit difficult to understand. Dental implants will not only restore your smile but also clear speech.
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Different Types of Dental Bridges

December 27, 2012

Filed under: Dental Bridges,Restorative Dentistry — Tags: dental bridges, restorative dentistry — atriumfamily @ 3:00 am

Do you any missing teeth? Do you suffer with a tooth that requires an extraction but you don’t want to have any gaps in your smile?

Modern dental bridges can help restore your smile and fill most gaps in your smile. Traditionally, dental bridges might have been cumbersome and uncomfortable, but today’s bridges are a nearly-natural and very natural-looking solution to missing teeth.

The most common type of dental bridge is known as the fixed bridge, which makes use of porcelain, ceramics and metals and usually involves the production of a false tooth which is anchored on adjacent teeth. As the name implies, a fixed bridge cannot be removed.
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