Elmbrook Family Dental

Your natural teeth required quite a bit of maintenance to keep them healthy and strong. Now that you have dental implants, you may be wondering if your prosthetics need quite as much intervention. Here’s what you need to know about the care and maintenance of your new teeth.

Dentures are the tried-and-true way to refurbish your grin after suffering tooth loss, but that doesn’t make them the best replacement teeth for every circumstance. If you struggle with frequently ill-fitting prosthetics or have a hard time taking them out to clean them, then you might do better with a more permanent solution, like All-On-4 implants.

This procedure involves strategically placing four titanium rods into your jawbone to anchor a complete set of artificial teeth. That way, you enjoy the usual benefits of standard dentures but with the added strength, stability, and easy maintenance of dental implants. However, you must care for yourself properly after your surgery for it to be successful. Continue reading to learn more about what to expect from recovery!

Many people turn to home remedies to treat their various aches and pains. While many of these treatments can provide temporary relief, they are usually not effective at resolving the underlying issues of the discomfort. Some people suffering from TMJ disorders turn to essential oils such as lavender or chamomile to ease their pain, but the best way to address these issues is to talk with your dentist about them. Here’s what you should know about using essential oils to treat TMJ pain as well as how your dentist can help you with the problem.

Do you suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder? It’s a painful feeling that starts in your jaw and can spread to your face and neck if left untreated. While it can be painful and disruptive to your everyday life, there may be a solution in an unlikely place. Invisalign, known for its ability to discreetly straighten teeth, could also help alleviate your TMJ symptoms. If you’re wondering how these clear aligners can help your TMJ disorder, continue reading.

Since they check your mouth for gum disease, jaw issues, and oral cancers, dentists do a lot more than just keep our teeth healthy. The mouth is a complex system of organs, and not all of them can be optimally monitored with traditional methods. If a dentist suspects that a patient is dealing with a problem that can’t be seen with an oral exam or an X-ray, they may use special imaging technology to get a proper view of the problem and design an effective treatment plan. Here’s why your dentist might be using a cone beam CT scanner in their office.

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. It mainly affects the digestive tract – specifically the intestines – but you may be surprised to learn that it can also have an impact on your oral health. To help you protect your smile, your preventive dentist is here to explain the less-than-obvious link between Crohn’s disease and your mouth.

Dentures are the standard method to replace a mouth full of missing teeth. They sit over your gums to refurbish your smile so that you can eat and speak more normally after experiencing tooth loss. Many patients are eager to be fitted for their dentures so they can resume regular life, but in many cases, your dentist may need to remove one or more teeth first for them to fit properly. Because of this, you’ll have to wait longer to have your dentures created. But how long does it take, and why? If you have questions about the typical timeline, keep reading to find out more!

Fluoride is a common mineral with astounding dental health benefits. Because of this, it is widely used as an additive in community water supplies. Due to its low cost and effectiveness in preventing tooth decay, the American Dental Association and the World Health Organization advocate for the fluoridation of public water. Here’s some of the interesting history of fluoride in the field of dentistry.

Gum disease is a stubborn enemy, but it is also one that can easily be avoided. While many will tell you that proper hygiene and regular dental visits are your main lines of defense against it, it’s just as important to make the right food decisions. By keeping your diet rich in the nutrients that make your gums strong and happy, you equip them with the fuel they need to stay ahead of gingivitis and periodontitis. Here are a few foods that can help improve the health of your gums whether disease has already invaded them, or you just want to be ready in case it tries.

Coffee is a favorite beverage of people the world over, but it can make breath smell and leave the drinker with a dry, uncomfortable mouth. To make matters worse than just unpleasant breath, frequent dryness in the mouth can erode your dental health. Thankfully, there are ways to cure coffee breath while taking care of your teeth, including regular dental visits. Read on to find out more about freshening up your breath after drinking your morning cup of Joe.