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January 19, 2023 HealthTips0

A lifetime of chewing, grinding, and general wear and tear can take its toll on your teeth. Add complications from certain medical conditions and medication side effects, and oral health becomes more important than ever for senior citizens. Prevention, by way of daily brushing and flossing and regular trips to the dentist, is the best defense.

However, proper oral care can become more challenging with age, leading to minor or major dental problems. Here is a list of common dental procedures for seniors and how they help address common geriatric dental concerns.


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November 11, 2022 Procedures0

While dental crowns may not have the luster of the crowns of royalty, they can have a powerful effect on saving your smile. Often when we don’t take proper care of our teeth, they can wear away and lose their strength and shape. There are a number of things that can contribute to tooth decay including skipping regular dental checkups, eating hard candy and not brushing one’s teeth.


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February 3, 2022 Procedures0

While dental crowns may not have the luster of the crowns of royalty, they can have a powerful effect on saving your smile. Often when we don’t take proper care of our teeth, they can wear away and lose their strength and shape. There are a number of things that can contribute to tooth decay including skipping regular dental visits, eating hard candy and the obvious: not brushing one’s teeth.


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December 28, 2021 Procedures0

There are several ways you can repair damaged or missing teeth. There are traditional dental treatments, such as fillings and advanced restorations, such as root canals and dental implants. Restorative treatments help repair teeth that have been damaged or lost due to tooth decay, chipping or accidents.


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September 24, 2021 Procedures0

Often when we don’t take proper care of our teeth, they can wear away and lose their strength and shape. There are a number of things that can contribute to tooth decay including skipping regular dental visits, eating hard candy and not brushing one’s teeth. When our teeth wear away, break off, or deteriorate due to cavities, we can place a crown to cover, protect or restore the broken or decayed teeth. They are essentially caps that are placed over your teeth and are a sort of last resort for a tooth that has too much damage for a normal filling to fix. Dental crowns can even be used cosmetically to cover up discolored teeth.


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March 18, 2021 ProceduresServices0

Smile restoration can be a life changing for people with severe tooth decay or a dental injury, but many people are unclear on the differences between two restorative dental treatments: dental crowns and dental implants. The choice between getting a dental implant or a crown will depend on the severity of tooth decay, dental injury, your budget, your desired outcome, your health, and other factors you can discuss with your dentist. Here’s a overview of the two treatments to get you started.



February 19, 2020 Services0

If you’ve lost one or more teeth due to periodontal disease or injury, thank your lucky stars you don’t live in colonial times when George Washington-style wooden dentures were your only option for tooth replacement. There are several modern options available, although the procedure that’s right for you will depend on a variety of factors. To help you decide, here are the pros and cons of two of the most popular tooth replacement options: dental implants and crowns.






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