Every year, millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss. Whether caused by injury, disease or decay, tooth loss can be painful, both physically and emotionally. Until recently, bridges and dentures were the only options for treating tooth loss, but neither was an optimal long-term solution. Now, with dental implants widely available, lost teeth can be… Read more »
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Are Your Dental Habits Actually Just Dental Urban Myths?
4 Dental Urban Myths and Facts When it comes to oral hygiene, you may find yourself with beliefs and habits that that you have follow merely because your parents did it as well. You might not know why you do certain things, but someone told you it was good for your teeth and you went… Read more »
Digital Impressions are Fast, Accurate and Pain-Free with the 3M™ True Definition Scanner
Glen Oaks Dental Now Offers Digital Impressions with the 3M™ True Definition Scanner Digital dentistry can often provide better patient care, and Glen Oaks Dental is proud to now offer digital impressions with the 3M™ True Definition Scanner. Accurate, fast and comfortable, the scanner captures a 3D “impression” or model of your teeth to help… Read more »
Screening for Oral Cancer
Did you know almost 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year? And that the 5-year survival rate of those diagnosed is only slightly more than 64 percent? When cancer is detected and treated early, treatment-related health problems are reduced. The oral cavity includes your lips, cheek lining, gums, front part… Read more »
Sip All Day, Get Decay® – The Facts About Soda and Tooth Decay
Soda and Tooth Decay Soft drinks are no longer an occasional treat; they’ve become a daily habit for a growing number of kids, teens and young adults. But did you know a steady of diet of soft drinks can lead to tooth decay? It’s a problem the Glen Oaks Dental team sees in their offices… Read more »
Preventing Dental Injuries in Sports
The Importance of Mouthguards Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Smiling, talking, eating—everything would be affected. That’s why knowing how to prevent and treat dental injuries is important if you participate in organized sports or other recreational activities. When it comes to protecting your… Read more »
10 Tips for Healthy Teen Teeth
10 Tips for Healthy Teen Teeth Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is key for overall health at any age, and the teenage years are no exception. During the teen years, socializing, fitting-in and looking good are important for building self-esteem. Maintaining a healthy and pleasing smile without damaged or missing teeth is part of the… Read more »
