I am proud to say that I have all my own teeth at the age of 65. While that may not sound unusual to some people, everyone in my family who is my age or older wears dentures. I always tell people that that flossing is the key to good dental health. I have arthritis in my hands, but I don't let it keep me from flossing every day. My trick is to use those little "flossers" you can buy at the drug store. They have plastic handles floss stretched out on top of the handle. These make flossing easier on days when my arthritis is acting up. I started this blog to let other people know that they can keep their teeth healthy into old age when they take care of them. If you have hand pain, find ways to make flossing easier, like I did.
Don't Let Hand Pain Keep You from Flossing
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Paying for Dental Implants? Options You Can Consider
2 March 2017
Dental implants are often treated as a cosmetic need and if you find yourself needing them you can run into issues getting your current dental insurance plan to help you cover the costs. Most dental plans will not cover dental implants but will cover alternative treatments such as extractions, fillings, and other dental care. If you are set on getting dental implants to give you a permanent smile without traditional dentures, use this guide to help you pay for your implants more successfully so you don't have to forgo the treatment due to its cost.
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Two Tips To Prevent Chips To Your Dental Implants As A Teen
2 March 2017
The overall aesthetic of dental implants is extremely impressive and makes many people think that they are indestructible. When dental implants are first installed, it is difficult to picture your dental implants sustaining any form of damage. However, you will eventually see that, just like your natural teeth, they will chip. Dental implants usually sustain chips if they are not properly protected or maintained. As a teen, you may not be fully aware of what goes into making sure your implants remain in pristine condition.
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Implant Restoration: An FAQ
21 July 2015
People who have broken, missing, or loose teeth can all benefit from a procedure called dental implant restoration. Dental implant restoration is conducted by oral surgeons. This FAQ is for those people who could benefit from dental implant restoration, but who don't know much about the procedure. What is dental implant restoration? Dental implant restoration is a two-stage tooth replacement procedure. The procedure begins with the implantation of prosthetic roots in the patient's gums and ends with the placement of the crown on the prosthetic root.