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
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.
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.
4 Things You Need To Know About Kaposi's Sarcoma
7 January 2015
Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of oral cancer that is usually only seen in people who have compromised immune systems. It can sometimes develop after transplant surgery, but usually, it's associated with HIV infection. If you have HIV, you need to be aware of this condition since you may develop it. Here's what you need to know about this rare cancer. What causes Kaposi's sarcoma? Kaposi's sarcoma is caused by a type of herpes virus called HHV-8.
Options Dentists Use For Decay Found Inside A Child's Tooth
30 December 2014
Finding out that your young child has decay inside a molar baby tooth can be shocking to many parents, and this type of problem is something that will require treatment. Your child's dentist is likely to spot this problem during a normal checkup, and the dentist will tell you what you should do. There are several different ways to fix this problem, and it is definitely an issue that should be addressed sooner rather than later.
Do You Snore? Understanding Sleep Apnea And Available Treatments
29 December 2014
Does your significant other banish you to the couch at night because your snoring is really loud? It may be simple snoring and you're just really good at it. Or, it could be an indicator of sleep apnea, which can be serious if left untreated. The following is an explanation of sleep apnea and a listing of treatment alternatives, some of which can be found at specially certified dentists' offices.