What counts as a cracked tooth? Dental emergencies can happen at any time of the day or night. When they happen late at night, many people aren’t sure whether they should seek immediate treatment or wait until the morning. While a knocked-out tooth requires immediate treatment to save it, the answer for a cracked tooth depends on […]
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Seek treatment for your tooth pain. It can happen in a flash: you bite down on a piece of food or take a sip of a cold drink and are met with a sudden stab of pain in one of your teeth. The pain is often hard to pinpoint to a specific area and is
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Are you aware of jaw bone resorption as a result of tooth loss? If you have had a tooth extracted or lost a tooth and didn’t have it replaced, you could be losing density in your jaw bone. This is because there is no longer a tooth root stimulating the bone and your body starts
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What You Eat Can Worsen or Heal Gingivitis If you have gingivitis, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, nearly 48% of adults over 30 have some form of periodontal disease, like gingivitis. Managing gingivitis can be a struggle, but working with dental specialists like the pros at Bentz Dental Implant and Prosthodontic Center can
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The History of Laser Dentistry Lasers. What are they, where did they originate from, and how are they changing dentistry? In 1917, Albert Einstein published a paper on the quantum theory of radiation, which set up the foundation for lasers. In 1959, Gordon Gould introduced the public to the idea of LASER, which is an
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Our teeth are an integral part of our overall health. Tooth decay. Gum disease. These things eventually lead to tooth loss. Apart from your physical appearance and how you feel about yourself, tooth loss causes problems with chewing, speaking, eating, and can even affect your health systemically. Tooth loss is linked to medical problems ranging
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With spring right around the corner, adults of all ages are looking forward to green grass, sunny skies, and warmer temperatures. And since spring has long been known as the season of new beginnings, why not look for new activities to help you celebrate and enjoy your long-awaited retirement. There is never a wrong time
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As we get older, we are more prone to unique dental challenges that can impact how we look and feel. Older adults often face ailments, such as untreated tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss, oral cancer, and other chronic dental diseases, that can put them at higher risk for periodontal disease. However, with the appropriate
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Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas for Your Special Someone Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or you just want to show the person you love how much you care, going on a date or giving a gift is a great way to celebrate. If you’re looking to plan something special for your significant other this Valentine’s
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Get the best dental care, even after retirement. Retirement is an exciting milestone. No matter how much you love your job, it’s exciting to gain more time to spend with family and friends and invest in yourself and activities you enjoy. You’ll have more time than ever to catch up on your reading list, rediscover
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