Q1. What are dental implants? A. Tooth replacement B. Cosmetic dentistry C. Restorative dentistry D. All of the above Q2. What makes dental implants different from dentures? A. Dental implants are implanted into the jawbone. B. Dental implants are easier to maintain. C. Dental implants can last a lifetime with proper dental care. D.
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What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder involving several pauses in breathing and low breathing periods during sleep. Apneas, or periods during which the patient holds his or her breath, can occur for a few seconds to a couple of minutes at a time and up to 30 times in one hour. Many
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This summer you may be looking forward to the simple pleasures in life, like drinking ice cold lemonade on the porch, patronizing your local snow cone stand, or enjoying an ice cream cone on a hot day. However, if you have tooth sensitivity, the thought of eating snow cones, biting into ice cream, or drinking
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Fresno Dentists Welcome New Patients My family recently relocated to Fresno, CA and we were in need of a dentist. We are grateful to have found this office. From the excellent phone customer service, clean and modern facility, Fresno dentists, Drs Claudia and Alex Denes delivering the treatment our family needed, this is an outstanding
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Have you lost a tooth to an injury, experienced the devastation of periodontal infection or the pain of an abscessed tooth? Dental trauma, gum disease, and tooth decay are all common reasons for adult tooth loss. Losing a molar, or an anterior tooth, can make chewing and speaking difficult. If you have lost an incisor,
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Over 40? Schedule a Dental Exam With age comes more responsibility for taking care of your health. After 40, women are encouraged to get mammograms and check for breast cancer more frequently. Men over 40 are told to have colon cancer screenings and annual testosterone level checks. Several types of cancers and health conditions become
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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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Dental Phobia and Sedation Dentistry Dental phobias can be debilitating. People with extreme fears of the dentist avoid dental treatment at all costs, including the high price of suffering severe toothache, tooth loss, and gum disease. While many of our patients do not need extra help relaxing in the dental chair, some people with dental
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The leading cause of tooth loss among American adults is gum disease, which effects approximately 80 percent of the population. There are, however, several other causes of adult tooth loss. Today, Fresno dentists Dr. Claudia Denes and Dr. Alex Denes want to discuss these causes to raise your awareness and help you keep your natural
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Unlike scraping your knee or spraining your ankle, dental emergencies can be very serious and usually require attention from your dentist. Of course, there are varying levels of severity when it comes to dental injuries. Today, Fresno dentists Dr. Claudia Denes and Dr. Alex Denes want to discuss what you should do in the event
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