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When Your Body Attacks Your Teeth: Combating Autoimmune Dental Problems

One of the things I wasn't prepared for when diagnosed with an autoimmune disease was how that condition would affect my teeth. I've always had strong, healthy teeth throughout my entire life. Within a few years of my autoimmune conditions developing, I began to struggle heavily with tooth decay, gum inflammation, and other problems. I had no idea the antibodies in my system could attack my teeth too. After working with my dentist, I found ways to help slow the progression and protect my teeth. I hope that the information I share here helps others to protect and strengthen their teeth against the havoc from autoimmune conditions.

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3 Ways Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Keep Your Mouth Healthy

Posted on January 26, 2018

If you are considering a cosmetic dentistry procedure such as dental implant surgery, you will need to ensure that your gums and the bones that support your natural teeth are healthy. As women approach menopause, their estrogen levels, and most notably, estrogen, can dramatically drop, which can have a negative impact on their teeth and gums. If your gingival tissue and dental status are poor, you might have complications with your implants such as infection and loosening. [Read More]

Tips To Help Recover After Dental Implant Surgery

Posted on December 27, 2017

Are you scheduled to have dental implants installed to fill in those missing teeth? If so, you may be wondering about what the recovery process will be like. Here are some important tips to follow regarding aftercare, which will help you recover from having the dental procedure done. Swelling Is Common It is normal for you to experience some swelling after you have the titanium rods implanted into your jawbone. This happens because of tissue damage, so it's important that you keep the swelling under control. [Read More]

All About The Secret Ingredient That Will Keep Your Kid's Teeth Healthier

Posted on November 19, 2017

You know the struggle of getting your child to exhibit healthy oral hygiene. Maybe the flossing and brushing routine is disastrous, which can make any parent stress about the health of their kid's smile. Luckily, there is a secret ingredient that can put your mind at ease and that ingredient is Xylitol. Here's what you need to know: It's Found in Gum: Yes, Xylitol is found in gum, but not the kind of gum that you always thought was bad for your kid. [Read More]

Can You Whiten Porcelain Crowns?

Posted on October 26, 2017

When dental work was invented it allowed for people to have better looking smiles. When the invention of the whitening treatment came along, everyone wanted their smile to be whiter and brighter. However, whitening treatments and dental work are hard to mix together. Crowns especially are notoriously difficult to whiten, but if you want a whiter smile, and have crowns, there's still hope.   Surface Stains Porcelain crowns are incredibly stain resistant. [Read More]