Dental implants are often used to replace teeth, but when there is not enough jaw bone to hold the implants, a dental bone grafting procedure may have to be done first. "After the loss of a tooth, the jawbone recedes,...
On June 2nd, Dr. Britten was honored to lecture at the UF College of Dentistry this week with his brother Dr. Nick Britten. They spoke about how important it is for restorative dentists to work together with their periodontist. Here...
When teeth need to be replaced, dental implants are a wonderful option for many people. Just like natural teeth, however, there is no guarantee a person’s dental implant(s) will last a lifetime. Although they may look bionic in pictures, a...
A dental emergency is a frightening and often painful experience. Seeking treatment as soon as possible is is the best way to alleviate pain and to give the effected tooth or teeth the best possible chance of survival. Teeth can...
March 20th was International Day of Happiness, founded by United Nations advisor Jayme Illien on June 28th, 2012. International Day of Happiness recognizes the pursuit of happiness is a human right and a fundamental human goal. The team here at...
Oral Health for Older Adults Self-Care "What Can I Do To Maintain Good Oral Health? Drink fluoridated water at recommended level and brush with fluoride toothpaste twice a day. Fluoride protects against dental decay at all ages. Bottled water may...
Many people clench or grind their teeth whether they realize it or not. Clenching and grinding can be detrimental to your teeth and to their supporting structures (gum tissues and bone). It can cause wear on the biting surfaces, root...
From Colgate.com "Your teeth can become discolored by stains on the surface or by changes inside the tooth. There are three main types of tooth discoloration: Extrinsic — This occurs when the outer layer of the tooth (the enamel) is stained....
Most people have heard of wisdom teeth that become impacted, however the upper canines, or eye teeth are the second most common impacted adult teeth. If a canine tooth does not erupt spontaneously, your orthodontist and periodontist or oral surgeon...
A diet high in sugar certainly promotes the formation of cavities, but sugar itself isn't the only culprit behind tooth decay. Cavities are formed when bacteria living in the mouth digest carbohydrates left on the teeth after you eat. This...
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