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Having diabetes does not automatically rule out dental implants. It does make planning important. A dental evaluation, together with information from the clinician who manages your diabetes, can help you understand whether an implant is appropriate and what needs attention first. Why diabetes matters when planning an implant Dental implants are placed in the jawbone […]
Read articleIf you know anyone with a dental implant, you may know it can be a long process in getting one. Several weeks or months can pass between removing the old tooth and placing the implant, and then several more weeks before affixing the permanent crown. But with recent advances in implant technology, some patients don’t […]
Read articleA loose adult tooth isn’t normal. It could be loose because it’s been subjected to high biting forces like those that occur with a tooth grinding habit. Or, it could be the result of periodontal (gum) disease or some other infection that has weakened some of the tooth’s supporting gums and bone. Whatever the underlying […]
Read articleSinger and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, Lovato can often be found keeping in shape at Jay Glazer’s Hollywood (California) gym. Glazer, who is best known as a sports journalist, also runs […]
Read articleThe longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while we can certainly correct them later in life, it’s often better to “intercept” the problem during childhood. Interceptive orthodontics attempts to do this with treatments […]
Read articleThe sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you’ll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if decay has reached the inner pulp. There’s also another procedure for advanced decay called pulp capping. It’s a bit more involved than filling a cavity but […]
Read articleDental implants, offered by your dentists, Drs. Kenneth Woo, Ho Kai Wang, and Edmond Woo in Gaithersburg and Kensington, MD, offer an innovative way to replace missing teeth. If you’ve been considering restoration options, you’ll want to take a look at these four important implant benefits! 1. Implants feel like natural teeth Bridges and dentures […]
Read articleLosing teeth continues to be an all too common experience for people, especially those in their senior years. Fortunately, there are several ways to replace them, ranging from partial or full dentures to implants. Some, though, postpone or simply choose not to replace a lost tooth, often because of the cost. But putting off a […]
Read articleIf there’s anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, it’s the time he gets to spend with his family: his wife Angela, their two young sons, and Alfonso’s teenaged daughter. As the proud dad told Dear Doctor–Dentistry & Oral Health magazine, “The best part of […]
Read articleApril is National Stress Awareness Month. But what does stress have to do with dentistry? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, if you have a Type A personality or are under a lot of stress, you are more likely to suffer from a condition called bruxism, which means you habitually grind or gnash […]
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