Posts Tagged ‘dental procedures’
Dental Implants – An Option For Everyone
Dental implants have evolved over time and become an ideal replacement for a lost tooth or teeth. The long term success rate of dental implants is well over 95%. What once was a product offered to very few has now become a mainstream dental care service available to most. Options For Dental Implants Depending on…
Read MoreHow Your Choice Of Dentist Affects Your Dental Health
Choosing the right dentist or doctor is always a difficult thing to do. Some of us rely on friends and family for a referral, while many turn to internet reviews. There are over 150,000 dentists nationally, with new graduates added every year. Many of these dentists are not trained beyond general dental school knowledge to…
Read MoreAntibiotic Guidelines and Dental Treatment
For many patients taking a precautionary dosage of antibiotics prior to dental work is considered routine. Those with joint replacement, certain heart diseases, or even congenital heart defects have been instructed to do so in the past. New findings have caused The American Heart Association to redefine the guidelines to account for new research information.…
Read MoreOvercoming Dental Anxiety
Dental Anxiety – is the abnormal fear or dread of visiting the dentist for preventive care or follow up treatment and extreme anxiety over dental procedures. Let’s face it, not many people truly look forward to going to the dentist. There are plenty who do, but most do not. We know it is good for…
Read MoreDental Challenges for Autistic Patients
Autism – a developmental disability that significantly affects communication (both verbal and non verbal) and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely affects educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autistic people are, engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences.…
Read MorePorcelain Veneers Vs. Composite Veneers
Cosmetic dentistry includes a number of dental procedures aimed at improving the appearance of the teeth and smile. A very common cosmetic procedure is the dental veneer. Dental veneers are wafer thin, custom fabricated shells of tooth colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your overall smile and appearance. These custom…
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