Cavity Prevention & Info, Geriatric Dental Tips, Treatment Info & Tips
In a previous blog, we discussed the link between gum disease and heart disease. In the last decade, research points to the undeniable ties between oral health and overall health. For senior citizens, the topic of oral health is especially important. Basically, it is...
Financing & Insurance Tips, Geriatric Dental Tips
If you have dental insurance, more likely than not your plan covers your regular exams, cleanings, and X-rays. It’s also likely that your coverage is at 100% for these prevention-based visits, this means no out of pocket expense to you! Even though there are...
Geriatric Dental Tips, Proactive Dental Care
Did you know that good oral health with help you manage your diabetes? If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to develop gum disease and gum disease can lead to diabetic complications. Gum disease and diabetes are linked. Gum disease makes it hard to control...
Geriatric Dental Tips, Proactive Dental Care
Heart disease and gum disease are often closely related: About 91% of people with heart disease also deal with periodontitis. The reason for the link is not completely understood, however, the two conditions have many of the same risk factors. Risk Factors For...
Geriatric Dental Tips, Treatment Info & Tips
If your dentist tells you that you need a crown the first question you probably will ask is why, followed by how long you can wait. Here are the most common reasons you might need a crown: You have a weak tooth due to fracture or decay and a crown will help make it...
Geriatric Dental Tips, Treatment Info & Tips
Tooth sensitivity occurs when gums pull back leaving the surface beneath the gums called the dentin exposed. This area under the gums is connected to the pulp or nerve center. When this area is exposed to hot or cold foods you’re likely to feel discomfort or pain. ...
