Dental Care and Special Needs: Planning for Success

Posted on: 28 September 2016

There is a debate among some individuals about whether or not wisdom teeth should be extracted. Some people think that it is best to leave any teeth that are not causing pain alone. However, wisdom teeth can cause a number of issues. It is these various issues that make it sensible for everyone to consider getting their wisdom teeth extracted.  Partial Exposure Sometimes wisdom teeth do not fully push through the gums.
[Read More]

Posted on: 9 September 2016

Bruxism is a common affliction that affects thousands of people. The condition, which involves the involuntary grinding of the teeth at night, can be detrimental to your oral health. Nevertheless, a mouthguard can help ensure that the damage from the grinding is minimized. The soft, shock-absorbent material of the guard helps lessen the grinding force that is transferred to the teeth. Thus, it is important to wear a mouthguard nightly if you suffer from bruxism.
[Read More]

Posted on: 22 August 2016

When you have a missing tooth, there are several procedures that can be used to fix it. If partial dentures are not your style, and if a dental implant is too expensive, then a dental bridge will be your best solution to fix it. Here are some things that you should know about a dental bridge before you get one. What Benefits Do Dental Bridges Provide? Unlike a partial denture, a dental bridge will be a permanent fixture of your mouth.
[Read More]

Posted on: 22 July 2016

A tooth lost due to decay or trauma needs replacing as soon as possible for both cosmetic and practical reasons. Dental implants have become one of the more popular dental replacement options. Endosseous implants, the most common type, involve the dentist drilling a well into the jawbone then dropping a metal root into the well. The jawbone heals around the root over time for stability then the dentist can affix an artificial tooth to the root's top.
[Read More]