There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has had to remove one or all of their wisdom teeth. If so, you may be familiar with how often wisdom teeth are removed and the discomfort that they can cause if left untreated. However, you may also have wondered; why do we grow pairs
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While brushing and flossing can help prevent the majority of dental health issues that can threaten your smile, cosmetic blemishes can still mar your teeth in spite of your best efforts to prevent them. Tooth stains, which can result from the food you eat, are arguably the most common cosmetic dental complaint. However, chipped teeth
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Teaching children anything can be difficult at times, especially if what you’re teaching involves staying still for minutes on end and thoroughly cleaning their teeth. As challenging as it may be, however, teaching your children the proper basic tenets of dental hygiene is critical to the lifelong health of their smiles. Fresno family dentists, Dr.
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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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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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For smokers looking to quit, many consider the using smokeless tobacco such as chew, dip, or snuff. The belief that smokeless tobacco is the lesser of two evils when compared to smoking cigarettes is an unfortunate myth. In fact, researchers have recently suggested that smokeless tobacco has an increased risk of oral cancer over smoking
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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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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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