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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 Bone And Gum Procedures That Can Aid Your Overdenture Treatment

Posted on November 10, 2016

Partial dentures offer a dental replacement option when you have several teeth missing in an area but have some natural teeth present. The artificial teeth are attached to a plate that has holes to accommodate existing teeth. Full dentures have plates filled with enough artificial teeth to completely fill your mouth. Traditional partial or full dentures sit on your gums with little support. Overdentures are a more secure alternative due to the support of dental implant roots. [Read More]

2 Key Characteristics Of Patients Well Suited For Subperiosteal Dental Implants

Posted on October 5, 2016

Cosmetic dentistry specialists tout dental implants as one of the most natural feeling and looking artificial teeth on the market. The traditional dental implant involves implanting a metal root within the healthy jawbone, which will then heal around that root to secure it in place. If you don't have healthy jawbone, you can undergo a lengthy bone graft – or you might qualify for subperiosteal dental implants. What are two key characteristics of patients who are well suited for subperiosteal dental implants? [Read More]

Three Bad Habits To Break Before You Spring For Porcelain Veneers

Posted on October 5, 2016

Porcelain veneers can truly transform your smile, but they can be costly. If you're going to go through the expense and hassle of getting veneers, then you want to be sure you don't do anything that's going to compromise or break them. If you have any of these three habits, the time to break them is now – before you have the veneers put in place. Bad Habit: Biting your nails. [Read More]

Helpful Information About Removable Dentures

Posted on September 16, 2016

Are you undecided as to whether or not wearing removable partial dentures is right for you? If you think the removable dentures will feel and look strange in your mouth, you might actually be surprised at how satisfying they can be. You can get removable dentures without having to go through a lot of pain in the process. Below, you will find information that will make your decision about removable dentures a lot easier. [Read More]