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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Elders And Dental Implants: Five Points To Consider
19 February 2015
Dental implants consist of a metal nub fused to your bone and attached to a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge or fake tooth. Considered to be a convenient and permanent substitute for dentures, dental implants attract many people who are missing teeth. However, they are not the right choice for everyone – elder people, in particular, should carefully consider whether or not dental implants are right for them.
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Mouth Rinse Options After Dental Implant Surgery
6 February 2015
If you have a dental implant procedure scheduled in your future, then your dentist will provide you with a great deal of information about the surgery and the aftercare that is required afterwards. The aftercare that you provide to your mouth is necessary to advance the healing process. You will be asked to abstain from alcohol and cigarettes, and you will need to eat soft foods. Your oral surgeon or dentist will also ask you to rinse your mouth.
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Understanding Sinus Lift Surgery: What You Need To Know
28 January 2015
Dental implants from sites like http://www.jacksonvilleperiodontist.com can be a fantastic way to replace missing teeth. Unfortunately, in a small percentage of the population, the same issues that lead to loss of the back molars result in degradation of the jaw bone itself. This makes it difficult to place implants, as there is little to attach them to within the mouth. When this is the case, a sinus lift may be suggested.
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Restore Your Smile - The Cost And Effectiveness Of Dental Implants
20 January 2015
Dental implant procedures can be used for a wide variety of purposes. They can be used to restore lost eating function, to replace a damaged tooth, or even to change your overall appearance. Whether you want to replace a lost tooth, or desire to have permanent vampire fangs put in place, the endosteal dental implant may be your solution. This cost effective solution is considered to be highly successful and permanent.
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Dental Veneers: 4 Common Myths Debunked
12 January 2015
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, then learning more about this topic (dental veneers) may be a good option for you to transform your smile into one you love. Dental veneers have become very popular in recent years, and if there is a celebrity with perfect teeth that you covet, then the secret to their perfect smile may be veneers. There are many myths about dental veneers that may be keeping you from asking your dentist about them, so get the facts, so you can make an informed decision on whether they are right for you or not.