Dentures are an alternative many older adults utilize after tooth loss. If you or someone you love has lost some teeth over the years, you’re not alone. Did you know that 23% of older adults in Arkansas have had all their teeth extracted? As one of the top states for tooth loss … [Read more...]
What is tooth enamel?
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance a vertebrate – or an animal with a backbone – has in its body. It’s harder than bone! So what is enamel? And if it’s the hardest substance we have, how does enamel erosion occur? What is Tooth Enamel? Specific types of fish have enamel … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding’s Impact on Dental Health
Baby dental care is as important as our dental care! Baby teeth, though they don’t stick around forever, help create a lifelong, healthy smile for your child. Healthy baby teeth equal healthy adult teeth. Understanding how breastfeeding impacts your baby’s dental health will help … [Read more...]
Restorative Care vs Dentures | Impact of Dentures on Health
Tooth loss used to be inevitable. Today, advances in technology and dental care allow us to keep our teeth longer than our ancestors ever did. But, longer-lasting, natural teeth means more risk for tooth decay. Dental caries or cavities is the leading cause of tooth loss in the … [Read more...]
Brushing and Flossing with Arthritis Pain
Our mouths need dental care day and night, and it’s important to find a way to make that happen. Brushing and flossing with arthritis in the hands can be painful, but avoiding daily care only leads to more pain. Ignoring oral health leads to gum disease, cavities and even losing … [Read more...]
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