Lapalco Family Dental Blog

Most people know about the amazing ways in which computer technology has transformed the world in the last 20 or 30 years. Tablets, smart phones and home automation devices have made every aspect of our lives easier and better. This fact holds true not just for the Internet but healthcare as well. One great example of what we mean is the breakthrough advances occurring in the science of dental implants.

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If you’re missing teeth, you’ve probably told others that you’re lucky that it’s not very visible. Sure, you don’t have to worry about smiling in pictures or anyone passing judgements based on your smile, but did you know that failing to replace missing teeth has huge implications for your oral health?

Essential functions that you rely on a daily basis are at risk if back teeth are missing. To learn what’s at stake and how dental implants can help, keep reading!

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Traditional dentures remain a popular option for individuals missing teeth but may not always be the best tooth replacement option available. For some, ordinary bridges and dentures are simply not comfortable and may slip or shift when eating or speaking. Does this happen to you? If you wear traditional dentures, you already know the challenges involved, including keeping up with your usual diet. Hard fruits and vegetables like carrots and apples or tough to chew foods like steak can destabilize or even dislodge traditional dentures. If you are unsatisfied with your quality of life with dentures and want to return to eating, speaking and laughing with confidence, you will want to read the blog post below on why dental implants are the ideal tooth replacement solution.

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When you first meet someone new, perhaps a first date or potential employer at an interview, are you able to look them in the eye, shake their hand, and smile confidently? Research shows that first impressions are formed within 7 seconds of meeting someone. But if you have chipped, stained or misaligned teeth, you may lack the confidence to make a lasting, positive impression. A healthy, straight and white smile can go a long way toward boosting a person’s self-esteem. If you want to know more about how a visit to a cosmetic dentist can improve your confidence and quality of life, continue reading below.

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It’s extremely important to stay hydrated during the summer. The last thing you want is to end up with the headaches, nausea, and other unpleasant symptoms that can come when you haven’t taken in enough fluids. During the summer, many people reach for sports drinks or energy drinks, but is that a good idea? Your dentist is here to talk about the consequences that these beverages can have for your oral health.

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Whether you’re traveling to a city for the first time across the country or hiking in a new part of the world, it can easily be spoiled if your tooth is in constant pain. With your local emergency dentist thousands of miles away, it can really put a damper on your vacation. Luckily, there are ways to treat yourself without cutting the trip short.

Here’s what you should do if the following occurs while you’re traveling.

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Your mouth has many defenses for protection against tooth decay. However, saliva, the foods you eat, and the fluoridated water you drink can only go so far. Regular brushing can reverse the first stage of tooth decay, but neglecting your teeth past this stage will lead to the next four other stages, according to your dentist.

Learn more about the five stages of tooth decay with your dentist today!

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With nearly 800,000 people dying from cardiovascular disease annually, it’s no wonder dentists and other medical professionals are trying to figure out ways to catch and treat heart problems sooner. By understanding the link gum disease holds with heart disease, dentists can discover heart problems in patients and reduce the chances of complications later.

Today, your dentist wanted to highlight this link to help patients protect themselves, as well as remind them why regular dental visits are important.

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Whether you’re riding bikes and basking in the Louisiana sun or you’re playing one of your favorite contact sports, a dental emergency can easily appear when being active. Since it doesn’t happen often, most people don’t know the right steps to take and when they should visit their dentist for treatment. Thankfully, recognizing a dental emergency is simple. Once you do, you should contact your dentist and schedule an appointment, ideally for the same day of the incident.

Until you arrive, here’s what you should do.

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