The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide several advantages over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps wearers taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are fixed […]
Discover the Secret to a Brighter Smile with Dental Implants
At Smiles for Life Dental Care, we believe everyone deserves to flaunt their pearly whites with confidence. This blog will walk you through everything you need to know about dental implants—from understanding their benefits to exploring the procedure and post-care tips. By the end, you’ll see why dental implants are a game-changer for anyone looking […]
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Here is the Smiles for Life Dental Care guide to treating teeth grinding. UnderstandMost teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal […]
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Smiles For Life Dental Care directs you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, […]
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Many health-conscious people exercise regularly, and some depend on sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help keep electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel is weakened, those pearly whites are more staining, discoloration, and decay. Nobody […]
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from Smiles for Life Dental Care in Bridgewater and Staunton, we consider jaw bone health, and the benefits of dental implants. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. […]
