When patients come to Family Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry with missing teeth, they’re usually worried about the appearance of their smile. Gaps in the mouth can be unsightly and embarrassing, and when patients are shopping for tooth replacement options, their primary concerns involve their appearance. But did you know that tooth loss can affect more…
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Worst Holiday Foods For Your Dental Health
‘Tis the season to indulge in sweets and holidays treats. The holidays aren’t just a time for decorating and celebrating. For many of us, this time of year is also marked by festive treats. In fact, Americans are known for packing on the pounds during the holidays with sweets like eggnog, pumpkin pie, and candy…
Emergency Dentistry: From TMJ to Cracked Crowns
It happens to even the most careful of patients: you take a fall, get hit in the mouth by accident, or haven’t been the best at brushing your teeth. No matter what the situation was, the result is the same: you have a knocked out or broken tooth, broken dental appliance, or have jaw pain…
5 Important Dental Hygiene Tips for Healthy Teeth
This month we are celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month! It is an unfortunate fact that many people neglect their oral health, which is why periodontal disease and tooth decay are still prevalent today. Because of this, and in lieu of the month’s theme, we want to take some time to stress how important it is…
Your Tongue as Key to Diagnosing Health Issues
We don’t think about it very much, but without your tongue you would have difficulty to talk and eat, but it can also signal health issues which need to be addressed. Is your tongue healthy? If so, it is slightly pink in color, moist, and covered with tiny projections called papillae. When your tongue becomes…
Dental Implants result in better quality of life for women with osteoporosis
Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis are at greater risk for losing their teeth. A new study conducted by Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers examined what treatment for tooth loss provides women with the highest degree of satisfaction in their work and social lives. Their findings were reported in the Journal of International Dentistry….
Coping With Dental Pain and Broken Teeth
If you have been avoiding a trip to the dentist, a dental emergency such as pain and broken teeth will very likely cause you to pick up the phone for an appointment to receive treatment and relief from discomfort. A painful tooth is most commonly caused by an untreated cavity that has infected the tiny…
New teeth in one day?
New teeth in one day? If you are missing all your natural teeth, the answer is: YES, it is quite possible to get new teeth in one day at Dr. Richard Grubb’s dental practice, because he has the training, experience, and advanced technology to make it possible. How? You start with a dental implant consultation. At…
IT’S NOT JUST A CLEANING…
Have you been reluctant to go to the dentist’s office due to fear of discomfort, or just feeling that your tooth brushing routine should be adequate to keep your teeth and gums in good shape, or maybe you just don’t want to hear the hygienist point out to you that you need to floss your…
How to find a good dentist
Moving to a new area is challenging in many ways. Finding new drycleaners, hairdressers as well as medical professionals, including a dentist, is one of them. Almost 50% of consumers do not have a general dentist. If you are among them, you may have difficulty receiving prompt treatment or medication when you are experiencing the…