Now who wouldn’t love the idea of having a set of beautiful, clean and sparkling teeth? Certainly no one that I can think of and a great set of teeth is a great way of boosting our self-esteem and confidence. This is the reason why cosmetic dentistry is fairing considerably well and people look upon it as a way of having their smile and confidence back.
Among all dental cosmetic operations, few are considered to be as preferable as the use of dental porcelain veneers. The use of these veneers is gaining widespread popularity as a way of treating damaged teeth and improving its appearance.
Are you planning Langley orthodontics treatment, but are wondering what treatment is best for you? You’ve read all about the incredible benefits of Invisalign, but is it for you? What about clear braces – do they have added benefits Invisalign can’t offer?
First, let’s offer a quick description of each.
Invisalign is a set of custom designed, clear, removable aligners that you wear in your mouth like a retainer. The aligners are exchanged for a new set every two weeks, and you wear them all day, except when eating and brushing and flossing. Treatment is similar to that of standard braces.
If you have gaps in your teeth, or you have broken teeth, you may need a dental implant. This will help ensure that dentures, crowns or bridges are able to serve the appropriate function. Dental implants, however, are a choice that is available to you and not something that is required. That means that you may get little to no help from your insurance company. As a result, many patients feel anxiety when it comes to how much the procedure will cost.
There are several things that can impact the price of your dental implants. These factor in more heavily if your insurance does not cover the procedure.
Endodontics has to do with both the pulp and the nerves of the teeth. An endodontics specialist can help patients in a number of ways. For example, they can assist with a cracked tooth or aid a patient that has suffered a traumatic dental incident. They can also perform both root canal and endodontic therapy.
Patients are referred for endodontic care if certain parts of the dental pulp, including the fibrous tissue, nerves, arterioles, venules and lymphatic tissue, are either hurt in some way or become diseased. For people in the Long Island area, Shine Dental Associates are a great option for care. They can help patients regain the smile that they were once so proud of.
Many people do not know what endodontics is referring to. The following are some of the most asked questions regarding this area of dental care.
It seems that people are beginning to understand what we’ve known for many years – that one’s dental health has a profound effect on one’s overall health.
In fact, employers are discovering that they get more productivity from employees who take care of their teeth. This is why business owners are seeing great value in providing dental insurance to their employees.
This article found at smallbiztrends.com by Annie Pilon discusses the relationship between dental health and overall health, and the benefits to employers of providing employee dental health plans so they can take better care of their oral hygiene and prevent dental emergencies.
“…for business owners, providing employee dental health care isn’t just a bonus that can make your benefits package look more attractive to employees. It can actually have a huge impact on employees’ overall health, quality of life and even their productivity at work.”
“According to the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), people without employee dental health benefits insurance reported higher incidences of a variety of other illnesses. For example, periodontal disease has been shown to make other health conditions like diabetes worse. In addition, people who have access to dental coverage are more likely to practice good preventive care, which can help keep them healthier overall.”
Read the entire article here: More than a Toothache: Why Employee Dental Health Matters
We know how important it is to practice good oral hygiene, and now it looks like employers are understanding this lesson as well.
If you talk to someone who has dentures, they will tell you that dentures will eventually break. Oftentimes, this occurs at the most inconvenient time. Whether the break is partial or it causes the teeth to fall out, it can make you miserable. There are numerous DIY repair kits on the market. You can walk into almost any drugstore and find a DIY kit that advertises that you can make your broken dentures look good as new. However, most of these products do not live up to those promises. Before you try a DIY repair kit, consult us at Shine Dental Associates in Syosset, Long Island.
Do you suffer from fatigue? Have you caught yourself falling asleep unintentionally throughout the day? Do your family members complain that you snore loudly? Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night gasping for breath or choking? If you answered “yes” to the questions located above, you may have sleep apnea.
One in fifteen Americans is affected by sleep apnea. In fact, sleep apnea is the most undiagnosed medical disorder in the United States. When left untreated, sleep apnea can cause a plethora of other medical issues and can increase an individual’s cost of medical care by more than $1,200 annually. Additionally, undiagnosed sleep apnea costs Americans approximately $3.4 billion annually.
A dental implant replaces teeth that have been removed or lost. Dental implants help those whose teeth cannot support a filling or when a tooth is beyond dental repair. In addition to cavities, tooth loss can occur as a result of a traumatic injury that has damaged a person’s jaw. No matter the reason for a dental implant, there are common questions that almost everyone asks.
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If you are a person who snores loudly, you probably have someone in your life who has told you about it. Most of the time, you don’t know that you snore unless someone has heard you. And if someone has heard you and then told you about it, they probably joked about it at first, but have become more irritated over time about the loud, grinding, gargling noises that come from your mouth when they are trying to sleep. (more…)
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In a world where people take more time for themselves than ever before, and attempt to look and feel their best, cosmetic dentistry has been gaining in popularity. At Shine Dental, we offer services similar to that which you would find in a Hollywood dental office. We can help you correct an array of dental blemishes, including: (more…)
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Good oral hygiene begins from an early age. We all have that grandparent or elderly neighbor who says if they could go back and do it all over again, they’d have taken better care of their teeth. Unfortunately, people tend to put themselves last when it comes to the things that they must take care of. When it comes to dental health, we’re lucky if we get to brush and floss once a day. (more…)