Losing permanent teeth in your smile can cause problems that can affect your oral health. When teeth are lost, whether stemming from tooth decay, gum disease, or oral injury, the gaps created can cause the remaining teeth to shift into those spaces and leaving you with an unstable bite along with the resultant uneven chewing…. Read more »
Posts By: bpadmin (alyssa.povey)
Alternative Techniques to Relax at the Dentist
What would you do if you were given the choice between going on vacation or keeping a dental appointment? That’s not a hard choice at all–especially if you have any anxiety issues about seeing the dentist. Well, as a matter of fact, that kind of thinking can help you beat your fears during an actual… Read more »
What Are Simple and Surgical Tooth Extractions?
Tooth extractions are necessary when a tooth is severely decayed or damaged, when a tooth causes more harm than good, and when there just isn’t enough room in the mouth. Even though tooth extraction is very inconvenient and unfortunate, it can benefit your oral health and smile in a myriad of ways. There are two… Read more »
What Diabetes May Mean for Your Teeth
29.1 million people, or 9.3% of the U.S. population, have been diagnosed with diabetes. It is also projected that 8.1 million people have diabetes now but have yet to be diagnosed. But what is the connection between diabetes and your teeth? Each part of your body affects the other. Diabetes affects your entire body. It… Read more »
