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Dental Implants: A Guide for Seniors

If you are a senior considering dental implants, you may have to worry about issues other dental patients don't have to think about. For example, you may need more time to recover after receiving your implants. My name is Jodi, and I've been working with seniors for years. I decided to create this blog to help the seniors I can't meet in person. In this space, I'm going to post entries on everything related to dental implants and seniors. From tips on flossing implants after arthritis has claimed some of your dexterity, to guiding you through the implants-vs-dentures debate, this blog is designed for you. Thanks for reading. I hope you find what you need!

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Dental Implants: A Guide for Seniors

2023

Navigating Dental Emergencies: A Guide to Dealing with Chipped or Broken Teeth
A chipped or broken tooth can be both alarming and painful. Whether due to an injury, a blow to the face or biting into something hard, it is crucial to address a chipped or broken tooth as soon as possible to prevent further damage, infection or even tooth loss. In this blog post, we'll explore how chipped or broken teeth are treated and fixed and when it's time to call a dentist.

A Comprehensive Guide to Cosmetic Dentistry
A beautiful and confident smile plays an important role in your life. Cosmetic dentistry offers the opportunity to refine the aesthetics of your teeth, helping you achieve the smile you've always longed for. With its transformative capabilities, this specialized branch of dentistry can turn your dental aspirations into reality. Cosmetic dentistry involves a couple of different procedures, like porcelain veneers, some teeth whitening and dental implants, to accentuate the radiance of your smile.

How Can the Dentist Help Your Child Feel at Ease?
Taking your child to the dentist can be a daunting task for any parent. The experience can be especially nerve-racking for children, who may not fully understand what is going on and why they are there. Fortunately, there are several ways that dentists can help children feel more comfortable and at ease during dental appointments. So, what methods and techniques do they use to achieve this? Establishing Trust One of the most important things a dentist can do to put a child at ease is to establish trust.

What Should You Do If You Have Cracked Your Tooth?
Cracking a tooth can be a painful and distressing experience. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, then it is essential to take the appropriate steps to ensure the best possible outcome for your dental health. Find out what you need to do by following the five steps below. 1. Assess the Situation and Stay Calm The first thing to do when you realise you have cracked your tooth is to remain calm.

Does Your Wisdom Tooth Problem Call for a Visit to an Emergency Dentist?
Has one more of your wisdom teeth been taking a long time to come through? If so, this may lead to some dull or often nagging pain that may have a tendency to come and go. Yet, in recent times, that pain may have become somewhat more acute and may not go away at all. In fact, you may notice some swelling or may find it difficult to swallow food or drink.

Here's Why Your Dentist Wants You to Wear a Mouthguard While You Sleep
It's probably going to sound strange when your dentist tells you that you should start wearing a mouthguard. Sports mouthguards are one thing (and if you asked your dentist, they'd probably suggest wearing one for any contact sport), but your dentist is more likely to recommend a night guard. This is a specific type of mouthguard to be worn while you sleep. But why do you need one? Checkups Regular dental checkups allow your dentist to spot minor problems before they have a chance to develop into major ones.