Hygiene

A common question asked by many patients is, “Just how long will my dental implants last?”  The answer to this question may be dodged by…

A loose or painful dental implant may be an indication of peri-implantitis, a destructive inflammatory process affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding dental implants.…

According to the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health 80% of American adults over 35 have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal diseases, or Periodontitis,…

Oral rinsing with salt water is a simple and effective way to prevent inflammation or infection after oral surgical procedures. But just how much salt…

Healthy gums don’t bleed! Swollen, inflamed, and tender gums around your implant could be the 1st signs of an implant specific infection called peri-implant mucositis.…

Fixed restorations supported by dental implants have provided the edentulous population with an alternative to removable dentures. Depending on the availability of tissue and bone,…

There is nothing traditional about the way many dental professionals are practicing dentistry today. Technological advancements have exploded over the last decade providing dentistry with…

The restorations that are supported by dental implants are designed to resemble teeth, but do they really look like teeth? If you examine the anatomy…

Digital and implant dentistry have expanded treatment options for long time denture wearers and the edentulous population. Dental implants have broadened the smiles of  millions…

Is Your Dental Hygienist Equipped with the Knowledge and Skill to Care for your Dental Implants? The dental hygiene profession is light years behind on…