If you have a child involved in sports at any age, this is an important consideration for you to take regarding your child’s health, appearance, and your financial security. Properly diagnosed, prescribed, and fashioned athletic mouthguards are essential to the prevention of oral and facial damage and brain trauma in a sports environment. An estimated 5 million kids will lose a tooth to athletic injury this year. The National Youth Sports Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries estimates a $10,000-15000 lifetime average expenditure for these types of injuries. The ADA estimates that athletic mouthguards prevent more than 200,000 injuries per year in high school and college sports alone.
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Sports mouthguards for prevention of concussions, brain trauma and multiple severe oral injuries.
October 25, 2013
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What You Should Know About Tooth Whitening
October 20, 2013
Would you like a whiter, more healthy looking smile? Often times whitening can have tremendous impacts on the overall appearance of the teeth. Below are some common questions and answers about whitening. (more…)
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How to Pick a Great Family Dentist
October 16, 2013
Dentistry is a profession that much of our population knows little about. When asked what a prosthodontist or and endodontist does most will have no answer. This makes it difficult to choose a dentist. For someone new to the area, someone who is looking to change dentists, or someone that does not have a dentist, the following is a few tips on how to properly choose a dentist and make sure you end up with one that you can build a great relationship with for years to come.
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A More In-Depth Look into Dental Implants
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a dental procedure and apparatus specifically designed to replace individual teeth. The result is a natural looking tooth crown. Implants are made of several individual elements; the actual implant which is integrated into the maxillary and mandibular bones, an abutment which is designed to fit on top of the portion of the titanium that can be seen above the gumline, and finally the artificial tooth looking crown. The crown is designed to look exactly like the missing natural tooth and is formulated by your restorative dentist and then attached onto the abutment. The final product will give the appearance of anatomy as well as the physiology of the natural teeth. The key ingredient in the success of dental implants is osseointegration. Osseointegration is a process involving the natural existing bone growing up to the surface of the titanium implant. Titanium has been chosen by dentists as the key material for implants due to it’s osseointegrative properties. (more…)
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Some Interesting Facts About Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by short intervals where breathing stops during sleep. The higher risk categories for obstructive sleep apnea are males, people who are overweight, those that have someone in the family that has sleep apnea, those over 65 years old, or anyone that uses tobacco products. Sleep apnea has been known to cause restless sleep, daily fatigue, hypertension, morning headaches, irritability, moodiness, depression, stroke, heart attack, diabetes, stroke, loss of productivity, and many other serious preventable problems. In addition to these problems we have compiled a few less known and possibly less understood implications of obstructive sleep apnea. (more…)
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How to Deal with A Dental Emergency
What are Examples of a Dental Emergency?
A bitten lip or tongue can cause bleeding that can be problematic. A dentist has the proper training to provide sutures for trauma caused injury. Broken or cracked teeth are common results of trauma. If the pulp is exposed this can lead to tremendous tooth pain. Your dentist has the ability to remedy these problems. Teeth that have been knocked out can also constitute a dental emergency. Often the underlying alveolar bone or the gingiva can be hurt by these problems. Oral injuries are often extremely painful and fixing them immediately can save teeth, bone, and soft tissues. (more…)
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What are the Benefits of Tooth Whitening
October 15, 2013
The FDA explains that “bleaching” is indicated for use when teeth retain the ability to be whitened beyond their natural color. Included in this category are products containing different bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. “Tooth whitening”, by contrast, is the restoration of the natural color of the teeth by removing debris and removable stains. This is exactly why many of the “over the counter” advertised whiteners are permitted to utilize the term “whitening” when in fact it is a bit of a misnomer and the advertised results can be a bit misleading. (more…)
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Oral Health Reasons Why You Should Quit Smoking
October 10, 2013
The reasons to quit smoking are nearly to numerable to mention. The American Heart Association says that smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in America. Smoking causes nearly 20% of the deaths in this country and nearly all lung cancers are caused by smoking. Smokers live on average 13 years less than non smokers. This is only the mortality related bad news associated with smoking. Systemic and local problems arise from smoking that may indirectly or directly lead to disease or death. The good news is that the percentage of Americans that smoke has been on the decline now for over 15 years. The AHA also says that since 1965, nearly 45% of adults that smoked have quit. You could be one of the many that have been successful in this venture and see the incredible health benefits of doing so. (more…)
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How to Obtain and Maintain Healthy Gums
October 9, 2013
Gingival tissue is otherwise known as gum tissue or “the gums”. The gingiva is an incredibly important part of the oral cavity. It must be maintained in a healthy manner for the health of the teeth and the rest of the mouth. Periodontal disease affects millions of Americans. There are two major variations of periodontal disease (gum disease). Gingivitis is an overall swelling of the gingival tissue. It is the body’s immune response to oral bacteria, plaque, and calculus. When left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis. This is characterized by bone loss and a loss of the attachment apparatus of the teeth. This is often irreversible and can cause major health and asthetic problems in the oral cavity. (more…)
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Cosmetic Dentistry Can Transform Your Smile
October 1, 2013
Cosmetic dentistry is a form of dentistry that is specifically designed to create a aesthetically pleasing smile. Cosmetic dentistry goes beyond just the teeth. A dentist that has been trained properly will take the gingival tissues and smile design into consideration. There are a host of treatments that your dentist can offer to help you obtain a healthy smile. Below are some of the procedures that a cosmetic dentist can perform. (more…)
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