Dental Blog

After going through the dental implant procedure, the last thing anyone wants to occur is having their implants fail. Not only would this be unfortunate because of the time, money, and healing you have dedicated to the process, but it leaves you feeling less confident, as well. Like any surgery, failure is a possible outcome – nothing is certain. Implant failure, however, is extremely rare, and typically only occurs if you do not have enough bone density in the jaw, or soft tissue to hold the teeth in place. Luckily, there are options now to fix these issues and help prevent the failure from occurring.

When it comes to our health, it is easily manipulated my many factors. More often than not, we do not realize that our oral health, specifically, affects more than just our oral cavity. The mouth leads to many different mechanisms of the body. From the heart to the intestines, our oral health and hygiene is imperative to keep strong, because we would be affecting our overall bodily health.

When we neglect our oral hygiene, and skip brushing our teeth routinely and flossing, we may allow infections to arise. When infections set into the soft tissue of the mouth, our gums become inflamed and red. This could be the first signs and symptoms of gingivitis. If gingivitis worsens, infection could enter the blood stream and cause severe sickness.

Usually, if you think about the phrase "gummy," you probably think about gummy bears or gummy worms, right? It's ok if you do, however, it is not possible to apply the same thought process when referring to a gummy smile. A gummy smile is an oral disorder in which when someone smiles, that someone may have an excessive amount of gum tissue showing with their teeth.

Realizing your gums bleed when brushing your teeth, can be a disturbing sight to see for some people. There are several potential reasons for this to occur. It's better to understand the common sources of bleeding gums, so you can recognize potential oral infections and diseases, regardless of what the cause is. Look at the list below to find out more about why your gums could be bleeding. 

Poor oral health such as gum disease has been linked to systemic diseases. One of these diseases is breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. While breast cancer is declining if poor oral health can contribute to developing it then it’s important to maintain regularly scheduled appointments with your local periodontist.

During our day to day busy schedules it’s not uncommon for certain tasks or duties to get placed on the backburner. Finding time to go to the dentist or periodontist for your regularly scheduled check up can often fall into this backburner category. However, maintaining routine visits is essential to making sure that you are doing all you can to ensure your oral health and oral hygiene is being made a priority. Also, having some standard check ins with your dentist or peridontist will help with preventative measures that may need to be taken.

Gingivitis is a disease, that causes the soft tissues providing structure to your teeth to become infected and inflamed. Gingivitis occurs when bacteria gets trapped in these areas and starts attacking the periodontium. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of gingivitis. When you begin to experience bleeding gums after brushing and flossing, it would be wise to see your dentist for help. Gingivitis does not start out painful, and most often it is hard to spot – but if left unattended could lead to severe infections and major issues.  

One of the most obvious signs of gingivitis is if you find your gums to be swollen, painful or bleeding. These are the most easily identified signs of infection of the gums and tissue. Some people ignore the fact their gums are bleeding as they associate it with brushing and flossing too hard. If you notice that your breath has a sudden rotten odor, it could also be a sign of gingivitis. The best thing to do is see a dentist as soon as you notice these symptoms. They will get you the proper treatment necessary, so it does not proceed to turn into a larger oral disease.  

When you are seeking out dental implant surgery, you must be an eligible candidate. When you are eligible, one of the things you must have is strong bone density in your jaw. This allows the implant to be secure, and without strong bones, your implant may fail. If you do not have a strong jawbone, but need to have implant surgery, bone grafting and soft tissue grafting can get you to the point of achieving your dental implant surgery.

Our teeth say a lot about us. Our smiles are the first sign when we greet someone, or simply pass someone on a street. If you are not happy with your teeth, you’ll most likely be less apt to smile, and let your personality show. Feeling guarded because of your oral hygiene reflects upon others. Fortunately, dental implants give people that spark back.

Dental implants are more than just false teeth - they are something to be proud of. Dental implants are a permanent way to bring back your smile with strength. They are customized to you, because everyone is unique. From size, shape, and color, dental implants will bring back your confidence and personality.

Parents and dentists everywhere have spent their lifetime telling children to brush and floss their teeth every night. Kid’s generally blow off what their parents say – but for this specifically, they shouldn’t. Oral hygiene is one of the most important things we should stay on top of, as it can cause serious issues if not taken care of.

The human body is an extremely complex mechanism. As simple as it is to catch a cold from someone else, it is as simple for one part of your own body to affect another. If you do not keep up with your oral hygiene, you may risk infecting your blood stream, or cause other severe problems. Poor oral hygiene has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, and other health issues.