Geriatric Dentistry

Look Years Younger with Dental Implants from Your Fresno Dentists

Nov 6th, 2012 | By

If you’ve lost one or more teeth, you may be interested in learning your options for replacing them. While there are several, including dental bridges and dentures that can correct various tooth-loss needs, only one option addresses and corrects all of the compound problems that may result from a missing tooth. As implant dentists in

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Fresno Dentists Discuss Oral Cancer Detection

Oct 11th, 2012 | By

Although cancer is discussed quite a bit these days, oral cancer is not as often reviewed as closely as it warrants. Over 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with the illness every year, and late detection largely accounts for a 50% mortality rate. Fresno dentists Dr. Alex Denes and Dr. Claudia Denes discuss the signs of oral

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Don’t Let Apprehension Destroy Your Oral Health

Oct 8th, 2012 | By

The feeling of uneasiness that accompanies many people to their dentist’s office is not uncommon. In fact, that uneasiness can often be strong enough to prevent some people from making the trip at all. The rationale behind such trepidation is not entirely sound—if you avoid the dentist for fear of having your teeth worked on,

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How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Oct 3rd, 2012 | By

Studies have shown that smiling openly and confidently can benefit multiple areas of your personal and professional life, including your health and wellbeing. If your teeth are stained, chipped, crooked, misaligned, or blemished in some other way, you may not be inclined to smile your brightest in public. As dedicated cosmetic dentists in Fresno, Dr.

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Fresno Dentists Discuss Exercise and Your Oral Health

Sep 10th, 2012 | By

The benefits of exercise in maintaining a good oral health have long-been undisputed. Since children, we are taught that regular physical activity can help control weight, combat and improve certain health conditions, and even brighten your general demeanor. Did you know, however, that regular exercise can also help you maintain a clean and healthy mouth?

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Cavities Aren’t Just for Children: Why Seniors Have to Worry about Tooth Decay

Aug 30th, 2012 | By

Do you feel like your sweet tooth is gone? Do you cringe at the sight of the candy and sweets you used to enjoy as a child and now give to your grandchildren? Has your appetite for dessert disappeared like your appetite for almost everything else? In your senior years, you may be experiencing a

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Different Uses of Dental Bonding Explained by Fresno Cosmetic Dentists

Aug 17th, 2012 | By

Dental bonding is made of composite resin, a material used for several aspects of dentistry. With a material this versatile, Dr. Alex Denes and Dr. Claudia Denes use composite resin for anything from filling a cavity to closing smile gaps. Our Fresno cosmetic dentists will explain how dental bonding can restore teeth and improve your

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Types of Dentures from Your Fresno Dentists

Jul 12th, 2012 | By

Fresno Dentures – How Senior Patients can Address Tooth Loss When you lose most or all of your teeth, you lose more than tooth function, you can also lose your self-esteem. Your smile is an indicator of your personality. Without it, the simple pleasures in life like eating tougher foods, or laughing out loud may

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Senior Patients: Prevent Jawbone Deterioration with Dental Implants

Jun 27th, 2012 | By

In our last blog, our Fresno implant dentists, Dr. Claudia Denes and Dr. Alex Denes discussed why restorative dentistry is important and how dental bridges can prevent teeth from drifting out of place. In this blog, our Fresno dentists will explain how dental implants prevent malocclusion, as well as stop jawbone deterioration. Why Missing Teeth

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Fresno Geriatric Dentistry Focuses on Alzheimer’s Risk

Jun 1st, 2012 | By

Why Dental Checkups are Important for Geriatric Patients Professional dental care is recommended by the American Dental Association for at least once every six months. Geriatric patients, however, may benefit from more frequent dental visits, to prevent gum disease.  With 5 million people already suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, studies suggest that with the Baby Boomer

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