For some time now, medical experts have known that proper care of one’s teeth, gums, and mouth does more than just protect that area of one’s body. While daily dental hygiene is essential when considering oral health, practicing it every day has a long list of other benefits for other areas of the body too. Taking good care of one’s …
Dental Implants & Procedure Protecting your oral health involves taking very good care of your teeth and gums and avoiding those things that can cause injury or damage. That said, it can sometimes be necessary to extract a tooth, or several teeth, from the mouth in order to protect or restore your oral health. When this occurs, it’s important to …
Periodontics refers to a specialty field of dentistry. A general dentist or periodontist is a dentist who treats “periodontal disease” or any of a range of ailments that affect the gums. Anything from gum infections, to severe gum deterioration would require the care of a general dentist or periodontist. Much of a general dentists work has to do with helping …
Establishing and maintaining good health is often about finding balance. It’s easy to assume that if one always consumes healthy, nutritious foods and never consumes unhealthy foods, one will be healthy. That said, even our doctors will usually admit that a small amount of “treats” on an occasional basis is acceptable and won’t have extensive, harmful effects on our health. …
Dentures are oral prosthetic devices made to replace missing teeth. While conventional dentures are removable, contemporary denture designs may rely on implant technology to permanently affix them to existing teeth, jawbone, and gums. Dentures allow patients to have healthy, aesthetic, and functioning teeth for long periods of time. Dentures fill in the empty spaces left by missing teeth, giving patients …
You already know that proper nutrition is good for your overall health, but did you know that certain foods can improve your dental health and reduce your risk of cavities? If you want to spend less time at the dentist receiving treatments for tooth decay, try making healthy eating a lifetime habit. Here are five of the best food choices …
Gum disease occurs when plaque and tartar build up on teeth and provide conditions for bad bacteria to infect your mouth. Gum disease is a serious oral health issue, because if it is left untreated, it can lead to loss of gum tissue, mouth infections, and even tooth loss. Because the health of your mouth is linked to your overall health, …
Dentures have long been one of the most common tooth replacement options in the US. Today, that trend is changing, and dental implants are joining dentures on the list of top treatments. At Northwood Dental, we know both options have their pros and cons, and patients should have that information prior to being asked to choose a treatment option that …
The dental office of the 21st century has experienced many changes because of advances in dental technology. As more dental providers continue to employ the use of advanced dental technology in their offices, patients benefit from better dental care and healthier mouths and teeth. At Northwood Dental we are committed to providing each of our patients the top technology tools …
