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A Guide to How to Eat When You Have Dentures

November 9, 2023

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smiling older person wearing dentures

When you wear dentures, navigating the realm of food choices becomes pivotal, significantly influencing your comfort and overall dining experience. The meticulous selection of foods plays a crucial role in enhancing your ability to enjoy meals and ensuring the optimal functionality of your dentures. Whether you’re new to dentures or seeking advice to refine your existing eating habits, this guide is designed to assist you in identifying foods to steer clear of and offering healthier alternatives.

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How To Cage Your Sweet Tooth and Protect Dental Health for Halloween

October 27, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — parksidedental @ 2:25 pm
A bucket of Halloween treats that can hurt dental health

As the lights dim and the moon comes out over Halloween night, a very peculiar monster comes out from hiding—the sweet tooth. It’s a monster that stirs your cravings for sugar and tells you not to worry about what they’ll do to your teeth.

If you struggle with this sweet tooth creature and want to put it in a cage this Halloween, continue reading. You’ll find four helpful pieces of advice for doing just that.

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Dental Implants: History and Evolution

September 5, 2023

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person with dental implants smiling

Dental implants, constructed from titanium screws, are surgically placed into the jawbone to replicate the missing tooth roots. This comprehensive tooth replacement solution is favored by both patients and dentists for restoring smiles. The journey of dental implants from their initial inception to their current form has been marked by significant transformations. Explore the history and evolution of dental implants by continuing to read.

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Detecting and Preventing Cavities Between Your Teeth

August 11, 2023

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A woman in pain from cavities

Cavities, the bogymen of dentistry since you were a child. These black and brown pits that form in your teeth are the result of too many skipped oral care routines. Even if you are regularly brushing, you could be missing the spaces between your teeth.

Continue reading to learn more about cavities and how you can detect and prevent them from invading your mouth.

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What Does It Take To Get a Dental Crown Placed?

July 6, 2023

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A dental crown being milled

Dental crowns are one of the most common ways of dealing with decayed, damaged, or just generally less-than-perfect teeth. However, while that’s the case, there’s a lot you may not know about the process of getting a dental crown—after all, it’s the sort of thing that people don’t really talk about unless you specifically ask.

If you’re getting dental crowns soon, you may not necessarily know what the process is likely to entail. Here’s what you can expect from that process.

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Can Sleep Apnea Be Hereditary?

June 14, 2023

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parent hugging adult child

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by recurrent interruptions in breathing during sleep. These interruptions can endure from several seconds to minutes and may happen multiple times throughout the night. This condition impacts a significant number of individuals, with a considerable portion of cases remaining undiagnosed. However, the consequences of sleep deprivation are not the only worry, as untreated sleep apnea can give rise to various other health problems. Given that numerous conditions can have a genetic basis, you might be curious to know if the same applies to sleep apnea. Keep reading to discover whether this sleep condition can be inherited.

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What to Expect from Full Mouth Reconstruction Recovery

May 19, 2023

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person smiling after full mouth reconstruction

Is your smile in need of multiple treatments to restore its brilliance? If that’s the case, you might want to consider a full mouth reconstruction. This comprehensive treatment plan encompasses a series of procedures aimed at rejuvenating the health and appearance of your teeth and gums. It’s an excellent choice for individuals with significant dental or periodontal concerns. If you believe a full mouth reconstruction could be the right solution for you, continue reading to familiarize yourself with the recovery process for various procedures you may undergo.

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4 Reasons You May be Unhappy with Your Smile (& How to Fix It)

March 6, 2023

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a before and after of a smile treated with cosmetic dentistry

Do you try to hide your smile? If you are not happy with your teeth, it can affect your self-confidence and keep you from freely sharing your grin with others. However, you don’t have to live with any dental flaws that make you unhappy! Cosmetic dentistry offers so many options to upgrade your pearly whites. Read on to learn the four most common aesthetic issues with teeth and how your cosmetic dentist can help!

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How to Fix Your Teeth on a Budget

January 6, 2023

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A Landrum dentist performing cosmetic dentistry

If you suffer from tooth flaws, chances are you want cosmetic dentistry. After all, it can make your teeth prettier than ever before! That said, you may think you can’t afford its treatment costs. The truth, however, is that it’s simple to fix your smile on a budget. All you need are the right procedure and suitable financing options. Luckily, your local Landrum dentist can tell you about both. Here, then, are the steps to getting affordable dentistry that transforms your teeth.

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4 Great Ideas for Smile-Friendly Stocking Stuffers

December 13, 2022

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A close-up of stocking stuffers for the holidays

It’s mid-December now, meaning Christmas, Hanukkah, and other end-of-year holidays are getting closer. As such, plenty of shoppers are now trying to get in some last-minute gift shopping before they’re too late. If you’re one of them, you may even look for good smile-friendly stocking stuffers for your kids. Well, it’s fortunate that your Landrum dentist is here with some suggestions. Read on to learn four eleventh-hour presents that’ll boost your children’s oral health.

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