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Dental implants are dental appliances used to replace lost teeth. Implants are the most reliable method of replacing a lost tooth. When you come to our offices for implants, we will install them through a surgical procedure. We do so with great care for the surrounding original teeth. This is because any damage to the…

Not all toothbrushes are suitable for your teeth. It is vital to select the correct toothbrush for your teeth and gums and not be persuaded by marketing ads or shiny packaging. Not only can your toothbrush help you to eliminate plaque, but it can also help you to retain your enamel longer. As enamel is…

Your food choices can either cause or prevent tooth decay. Choosing healthy foods such as greens will give you a healthy mouth. Greens such as spinach, celery, lettuce, and arugula are rich in water and fiber, which are beneficial for your mouth. Vitamins and Minerals Greens are rich in B vitamins and calcium. B vitamins…

Does it matter whether you eat foods with fake sugar or white sugar? Actually, it does. Read on to find out why. Fake Sugar Can Soften the Dental Enamel Just Like Sugar The teeth receive a lot of wear during a person’s lifetime. That is why you need to work at keeping them healthy and…

Dental wax can save the day if you get a broken tooth or a wire in your braces happens to slip out of place. You should always have dental wax on hand in an emergency dental kit. What Is Dental Wax? Also called tooth wax, dental wax is made from beeswax, carnauba wax, or paraffin.…

Brushing your teeth three times a day can be beneficial to your teeth and your entire body. You will achieve dazzling white teeth as well as numerous other benefits. It also increases your teeth’ life and lowers the chances of tooth decay and cavities. However, according to American Dental Association, brushing your teeth twice is…

Many have a hard time breathing at night, without even knowing it. These disturbances in the night can affect your sleep, others around you, but most importantly your breathing. Sleep apnea is the name of this unruly and uninvited nightly guest. Understanding the nature surrounding this phenomenon is helpful in helping to treat it and…

Approximately 22 million Americans have sleep apnea. Worse, about 80% of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea cases have not been diagnosed. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat collapse and block the airways. As a result, the oxygen supply to your brain becomes…

If you’ve got a missing tooth or two, we, at Distinctive Dentistry can help replace them for you, restoring your dental structure to optimal functionality. One of the more popular dental restorative treatments includes dentures that can replace either the complete set of teeth or a few missing ones. But the traditional denture creation and…

For many people, nothing beats a warm cup of joe to kick start their day. It’s a universal habit that they have ingrained in their routines. While there are many benefits of drinking coffee, there are also many concerns about drinking coffee excessively. And one of those concerns has to with our oral health. At…