Have you noticed something different around here lately? As part of our continuous effort to improve the patient experience of all our guests, we recently completed a makeover of our dental website. Now, our website shares more custom photos and tells more of our story. At the same time, it includes the latest technology and makes us more accessible to everyone on the Internet. To learn more about the details behind the change, read on!
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Dental implants are a comprehensive tooth replacement method that rebuilds a missing tooth from the root all the way to the visible crown. First, a titanium implant post is placed beneath the gum line. Next, a prosthetic crown, bridge, or denture is affixed on top. In order for the dental implants to look as natural as possible, your dentist may recommend connective tissue grafting for root coverage — it sounds complicated, but it’s really not. Keep reading to learn more about this procedure and why it may be necessary for dental implants in West Orange.
If you are thinking about getting a dental implant in West Orange to fill in the gap in your smile, you have a lot to look forward to! Implants are sturdy and natural-looking, and they have the potential to last for a lifetime. They can even help to prevent bone loss. Yes, implants are amazing — but sometimes they come with a catch. Varying circumstances can cause some implant cases to be more complex than others. Let’s take a look at some of these complicating factors and discuss how your oral surgeon may be able to navigate around them.
Oral cancer kills one person every hour, every day, every year. Only 60 percent of people newly diagnosed with oral cancer live for 5 years and those who do survive are forced to live with oral issues the rest of their lives. What’s worse is that many people die from oral cancer because they failed to get it diagnosed in time. That’s why your dentist in West Orange is in a unique position to catch early signs of oral cancer before it’s too late.
Given that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, you want to make the correct decisions about dental care for the whole family. And in the area of oral hygiene – more specifically mouthwash – you’re not sure how to make the right decisions. Thankfully, your dentist in West Orange will weigh in on the subject and provide information on how different types of mouthwash work so that you can maximize the oral health of your household.
Have you ever experienced pain in your jaw, cheeks, any other area of the mouth that you just couldn’t explain? When you feel this, you’re experiencing orofacial pain. While orofacial pain is a common symptom many people have in their lives, there are also many conditions that can cause it. This is most often due to a dental issue.
According to your dentist in West Orange, 95% of cases of orofacial pain result from dental causes. Furthermore, researchers are now discovering the causes of orofacial pain and how it could play a big role in treating other dental conditions.
The human body is an amazingly designed, complex unit of living parts. These individual components may seem at times to be completely oblivious of the others, but the truth is that they all coexist in a symbiotic manner. That means that they all are dependent on one another to flourish and thrive. So when there’s an issue in one area, it affects the whole. A prime example is with eating disorders. Although food is consumed through the mouth and then digested, it affects the whole body. Thus, this condition can cause major health issues if not addressed. Your dentist in West Orange understands this all too well, so he’ll provide more clarity on the effects and possible remedies of this problem.
You might shudder at the thought of receiving a root canal. However, this procedure, wherein your dentist in West Orange will remove the infected and/or damaged part of a tooth, can preserve your smile and spare you from pain. But how do you know if you need a root canal? If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it’s time to seek a professional diagnosis.
Wisdom teeth typically arrive in between the ages of 18-25 years old. While it’s usually recommended that they be extracted at some point, you may encounter some time in between their arrival and removal where they can cause some discomfort. While your dentist in West Orange is always happy to help alleviate your pain, there are also some steps you can take at home to eliminate discomfort from your wisdom teeth until it’s time to take them out.
When your dentist at D & G Dental informs you that you need a root canal, your instant thought is often, “what am I going to eat?” Now, advancements in dentistry now make the procedure no worse than a traditional dental filling so you will not have to limit your diet too much. It is not uncommon for it to be a bit tender for the next few days. As you recover from your root canal in Caldwell, there are several foods we recommend that you eat.
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