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Do you have red and swollen gums? Are you noticing them bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth? If so, this problem can quickly progress, leaving your oral health in jeopardy. Gum disease is a serious issue, and if left untreated, you can face bone and tooth loss, as well as developing health-related conditions such as heart and respiratory disease, and even negative cognitive brain function. To learn why you have swollen gums, here are 4 reasons and how treatment can help you take back your oral health.

When needing a tooth replacement solution, one of the most superior methods of treatment is dental implants. These stable and permanent fixtures can restore functionality, visual appearance, and overall oral health. But did you know that your implant placement probably consists of multiple parties working to create your new and improved smile? Find out why Hybridge dental implants can not only restore your smile but give you greater confidence, too!

It’s your worst nightmare: you recently had porcelain veneers placed over your teeth, and you’ve been wearing a new and improved smile for a few months. You couldn’t be happier until one day, you trip over your feet and fall on the sidewalk, damaging your tooth. When instances like this occur, you’re probably wondering what you should do. Find out how your dentist can help with faced with a damaged porcelain veneer.

Some people eat to live, while others live to eat! If you fall into the latter category, there’s nothing worse than something hindering your ability to chew all of your favorite foods. Whether it’s missing teeth or a loose denture, oral health problems can affect your biting strength and how you consume foods. Thankfully, dental implants can allow you to eat items that you can’t with any other replacement solution. Keep reading to learn about the different foods that you can eat with dental implants.

Whether you’ve decided to move forward with dental implants to replace your missing teeth, or you’re simply surveying your options, it’s important to have all the information you need to make an informed decision. Not only are these restorations an investment in your time and money, but they can improve your oral health better than any other tooth replacement solution. Let us provide a bit more detail with regard to the dental implant process and just how much time you can expect to dedicate to this procedure.

Unfortunately, healthcare is never completely guaranteed to be successful. But the good news is that some procedures, like dental implants, are successful most of the time (98% to be exact!) However, although the failure rate is low, it’s still well worth it to be aware of the most common types of implant failure and how you can prevent a dental implant emergency (or treat one should it arise). Along with basic care and maintenance on your part, these tips can help your implant last a lifetime!

If you think you may need dentures soon, it’s natural to have a few questions about how it works. Many people are (understandably) apprehensive about spending time without any teeth and want to know how long they’ll have to wait to get their new dentures after their extractions. If you can relate and would like to know more about the denture process, you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading to find out how it works and get one step closer to having a new smile that looks and feels great.

Nearly 40 million Americans have lost all of their teeth and successfully restored their smiles with full dentures. Dentures do more than just enable you to eat and speak comfortably: They also restore your self-confidence so you can live your life to the fullest! But a common question is whether sleeping with dentures is okay or not. Keep reading below to find out and learn how to care for your oral health and dentures themselves to help them last as long as possible!

When it comes to oral cancer, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that treatments have improved and survival rates are up. The bad news is that the number of cases is increasing. As with all cancers, early diagnosis is important for successful treatment outcomes. And the best way to catch this disease early is to get regular oral cancer screenings. Fortunately, that’s as simple as scheduling regular checkups with a dentist! Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a great time to learn some interesting statistics about oral cancer and find out how easy screenings are. It’s information that could save your life!

Did you know that an estimated 25% of people over 65 have lost all of their teeth? Since teeth are hard to come by, it’s well worth it to protect the ones you’ve got! Preventive efforts normally focus on regular checkups and good oral hygiene habits, which are the foundation of a healthy smile. But your everyday habits also have a big impact. Keep reading to learn about 5 habits that affect your oral health in surprising ways, and take an important step towards keeping all your teeth for life!