Losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your problems. Missing teeth can contribute to extensive bone loss within your jaws and face. Here’s why. Bone is like any other living tissue—cells develop, function and …
During his former career as a professional footballer (that’s a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His ability to make the ball curve in mid-flight — to avoid a defender or score a goal — led scores of kids to try to “bend …
Parents will do just about anything to relieve their children’s discomfort when they’re in pain. When a toddler is suffering through a teething episode, it’s tempting to turn to a topical numbing ointment to soothe their gums. But there can be a hidden danger for kids if you use certain over-the-counter products used by adults …
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s. Today, dental implants are the gold standard for dental restoration. But although bridgework may have lost “first chair” in the orchestra of restorations, it’s still a …
Today, many people are taking positive steps to reduce the risks posed by major health problems like cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. But there’s one disease that makes the top-ten list of worldwide health conditions, and yet isn’t thought about as much as many of the others. That malady is severe periodontal (gum) disease …
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of them, a way to “let off steam” is an oral habit known as teeth grinding. Teeth grinding is an involuntary habit in which a person bites …
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did a hundred years ago. Antibiotics are also an essential weapon against infection in dental situations. But evidence is mounting that we’re overusing these miracle drugs. Besides …
It’s no exaggeration — dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. Life-like and durable, implants are the closest thing in design and function to a natural tooth. In fact, there’s only one thing better than a dental implant — a real tooth. For function and long-term oral health, you can’t beat what nature provided you in …
Dr. Alex Bierman of Dental Arts of The Oaks in Thousand Oaks, CA, provides excellent dental care for the whole family. Teeth cleaning appointments twice a year are the basis of preventive care for patients of any age. These visits are important for your family because regular cleanings prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Regular …
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, also called tartar, is dental plaque that’s become hardened or “calcified” on tooth surfaces. Plaque begins as soft food particles and bacteria that accumulate on the teeth, and …