Posts Categorized: Patient Education

Heightened Quality of Life with Dental Implants

Dental implants have a great many advantages when it comes to replacing missing teeth. One of the biggest advantages of opting for dental implants over other teeth replacements is the fact that they can last a lifetime if you care for them properly. There are plenty of other reasons to consider implant-supported dentures and dental… Read more »

Dental Crown Types

When you succumb to cavities, a reliable dentist will hopefully catch the decay early enough on for the least invasive treatment possible. If you are going in for checkups every six months, there is a much higher chance of catching cavities early. However, if you ignore your dental health by not brushing your teeth frequently… Read more »

Don’t Be Long in the Tooth

What, exactly, does the euphemism “long in the tooth” mean? Some people use the term to describe a person who they believe is in the more advanced stages of life. The phrase “long in the tooth” may sound a bit odd when you try to visualize what it means. In mature adulthood, our pearly whites… Read more »

You and your Teeth: Getting Older

The statistics are clear: people are living longer than ever. Thanks in no small part to good nutrition, regular exercise, better medical care, and genetic luck, our bodies can last for upwards of 100 years in modern times. Historically, our physical bodies are not designed to last over a century, so these long lives may… Read more »