Pros And Cons Of Nickel And Chrome Alloy Dental Crowns

Damage to a tooth due to either trauma-related cracking or decay-related cavities can often be fixed with a dental crown. General and cosmetic dentistry specialists use crowns to strengthen an otherwise healthy tooth for easier chewing and a more beautiful smile. Crowns come in a variety of materials and each has its own particular pros and cons. Nickel and chrome alloys are one such crown material. Here are a few pros and cons you can discuss with your dentist if you are considering this type of crown. Read More 

Your Gums, Embedded Objects, And A Periodontist: What You Can Expect From Your Appointment

Most people tend to think that their gums are firmly attached to the surfaces of their teeth. In truth, they are not attached, and there is a slight amount of room between your gums and the teeth they secure. You see this every time you floss and the floss disappears underneath the gumline and returns with particles of food. You can also feel this when something gets stuck in your gums and no amount of floss or toothpicks seems to jiggle it loose. Read More 

2 Foods To Give Your Child In Order To Prevent Them From Developing Enamel Hypoplasia

Enamel hypoplasia is a dental defect that is often caused by lack of nutrients that your body needs in order to create strong and thick dental enamel. This causes your child's enamel to grow in thin and sparse. As a result, over the course of their early years, their teeth will be more vulnerable to tooth decay and infection. One of the few causes of enamel hypoplasia often leads back to nutrition. Read More 

How To Ease Kids’ Fears Of Losing Their Baby Teeth

Most children are excited to lose their baby teeth and enjoy repeat visits from the Tooth Fairy. However, some kids can feel anxiety and even fear about losing their teeth. If your children have started to show fear about losing their baby teeth, try the following steps to ease their fears and have them excited once again for the next visit from the Tooth Fairy. Read Books to Your Child Read More 

How Smoking Impacts Your Recovery After Dental Implant Procedures

If you are a smoker and are considering dental implants for replacing missing teeth, you should consider how smoking will impact your recovery. Smoking has long been known to interfere with oral wound healing, especially when it comes to bone healing and osseointegration. Osseointegration is vital for dental implants to remain in the jawbone, providing the stability necessary for your implants to act in the same way as natural teeth. Learn more about smoking can cause you to have trouble with your implants after they have been put in. Read More