Archive for October 2017
Dental Implants and Jawbone Loss
One of the more troubling aspects of tooth loss, besides embarrassment and difficulty eating, is the resulting loss of bone in the jaw. Unfortunately, with each tooth you lose you also lose the tooth root. This results in the inevitable loss of bone mass in the area of the loss. Replacing that bone can be…
Read MoreDon’t Be Afraid of Wearing Dentures
Human beings have been using dentures for hundreds of years. From wood to ivory, from gold to silver, and now to modern composites, false teeth have been used to help people who’ve lost their teeth to eat and look “normal” in all sorts of situations. What this means is that we have extensive experience at…
Read MoreTotal Tooth Replacement for Older Adults
According to the Oral Health web page of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, 25% of adults aged 65 and older no longer have any natural teeth remaining. The CDC also estimates the size of this age group to be more than 41 million; meaning that more than 10…
Read MoreHow to Survive Halloween Candy for Your Family
As your Littleton Prosthodontist, we would like to offer some timely advice about the types of candy children should be allowed to eat after a night of trick-or-treat pleasure this Halloween. By the way, if you’re an adult who enjoys indulging your sweet tooth, you will also benefit from this advice about the safest candy…
Read MoreWomen and Gum Disease
According to an article from the American Academy of Periodontology, there are a few characteristics that are unique to women which may increase their vulnerability to gum disease. Of course, whatever the cause, there are things that all women can do to prevent gum disease. Puberty During puberty, an increased level of sex hormones, such…
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