Quiz: Do You Know Your Dental Implant Parts?

quizgreenWhen you begin learning about dental implants, you will quickly discover the major benefits. This is a tooth replacement solution that often trumps all others for a patient, due to its solid stability and exceptionally long life (implants may remain in place for a lifetime, after all). However, when it comes to the particulars of how an implant restores a missing tooth, do you know much about the different parts? Or, do you assume an implant is a single piece? Test your knowledge (and clear up any confusion) with a brief quiz. 

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Who And What Does Sleep Apnea Hurt?

sleepapneaAre you under the impression that seeking sleep apnea treatment is something that will improve your life – but it doesn’t have much to do with anyone or anything else? This is a common tale. Patients often fail to realize that the effects of sleep apnea tend to radiate out quite far, affecting other individuals and other areas of their lives. We encourage you to learn more about how this sleep disorder may damage your quality of life, so you gather more urgency regarding treatment.

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3 Important Flossing Tips

tipshelpfulIs there something about flossing your teeth that you really don’t like – but you know it’s an essential aspect of your dental hygiene session? Do you think you might be able to do a better job with your dental floss but you really aren’t sure how to improve what you have been doing for so long? Fortunately, we are prepared to offer a few surprisingly helpful tips to get your smile its cleanest, while you enjoy the process.

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3 Ways You’re Sabotaging Invisalign Treatment

clearbracestrayholdAre you currently wearing Invisalign trays as your orthodontic treatment of choice to align your smile? If so, do you wonder if you’re doing a good job? Do you think you might be undermining the success of treatment by making mistakes here and there? It’s easy to overlook a few mishaps that can result in interrupted treatment. The good news? We are prepared to help, so you can make the most of your Invisalign treatment. Consider some common ways patients accidentally sabotage their Invisalign wear, so you can get back on track toward attaining a straight, beautiful smile.

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Check In On Your Brushing

toothbrushandpasteDo you assume that you are doing a wonderful job with your daily brushing? Have you suddenly wondered whether you’re doing everything right or if there is some part of your dental hygiene that you might improve? The good news is that checking in on your brushing is quite simple. Look over some guidelines to determine whether you have been following them or if you need to make a change or two to your daily brushing sessions. It’s that easy.

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