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When I was a kid, my parents, my sister, and I didn’t visit a dentist’s office very often. Because my parents didn’t have any dental insurance, they couldn’t afford to pay dental fees. Unfortunately, the decision to skip semi-annual dental appointments has led to my mom having many problems with her teeth recently. Sadly, her gums are receding. Because her dentist is concerned about how this condition will affect her teeth, he is being very proactive. One of the things he is considering performing is a set of root canals. On this blog, you will discover the most common dental issues root canals correct. Enjoy!

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Mistakes To Avoid When Dealing With A Knocked Out Tooth

Posted on December 19, 2016

Dental emergencies do occur on occasion, and the best way to prepare for an emergency is to understand what should and should not be done when an incident occurs. Knocking out a permanent adult tooth is one thing you may experience and there are several mistakes that need to be avoided when such an accident occurs. Keep reading to understand these mistakes and also what you should do instead. Mistake - Cleaning The Tooth Aggressively [Read More]

Tooth Be Told: 6 Ways Your Life Will Change With Dentures

Posted on December 19, 2016

Change can be good or bad, but in most cases, it can take some getting use to. Such is the case with new dentures, where, in the beginning, the change may seem strange or even bothersome; however, in the long run, the change turns out to be something very positive. Here's how you can expect your life to change with new dentures, for the most part: 1. You'll Be Self-Conscious, At First [Read More]

Diabetes And Dental Care: What Can You Do To Keep Gum Disease At Bay?

Posted on September 20, 2016

If you're a diabetic with minor problems with your gums, you may wonder how you can keep the problems from becoming worse. If your gums bleed or feel sore when you brush your teeth, it's important that you treat the issues now. Your minor gum problems can quickly turn into periodontal disease, which may eventually lead to tooth loss. In addition, your gum problems may interfere with how you manage or control your diabetes. [Read More]

Tips to Help Prevent Serious Dental Implant Infections

Posted on August 2, 2016

Dental implants are extremely common tooth replacements that require the surgical placement of a titanium implant root. While dental implants have an extremely high success rate, surgery is still required to fit the root. This means that surgical complications can occur, even though they are rare. One of the most common implant complications is peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is a dental implant infection that affects both the soft tissues and the bone around the implant site. [Read More]