tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41783671709667665392011-07-30T18:45:28.214-07:00Smile Brite Dental Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02227020972611660593noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178367170966766539.post-87408614038249501442010-05-17T15:52:00.000-07:002010-05-17T15:54:22.318-07:00<p>During the last 20 years, dental implants have become a desirable alternative<br />to other methods of replacing missing teeth. Excellent success rates and a range<br />of available options give dentists a variety of new ways to treat and replace<br />lost teeth.<img alt="implants" src="http://solution21.net/images/dentist/2009/implants1.jpg" style="float: right;" class="style2" width="169" height="155" /></p>Your dentist can evaluate your case and tell you if you are a candidate for dental implants. Structurally, a dental implant is a titanium-based cylinder that replaces the missing tooth root. After a period of time, other parts are placed on the implant to enable your dentist to eventually place a crown (cap) on the implant. Implants can also be used to support full or partial dentures, dramatically improving denture retention and stability.<br /><p class="style1">Most patients with adequate bone mass can have implants, although it varies among individuals. Typically an x-ray and CT-scan are performed to determine if you have enough bone to place the implant, as well as to verify the size and kind of implant that should be placed.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4178367170966766539-8740861403824950144?l=smilebritedentalcare.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Smile Brite Dental Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02227020972611660593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4178367170966766539.post-3840789719970552192010-04-01T15:04:00.000-07:002010-04-01T15:06:06.703-07:00<p>There are a few different causes of bad breath. Ranging from stomach problems to diets and teeth problems, most of the causes can be found in the mouth. They are:<img alt="electric brush" src="http://dentistry21.net/images/education/breath1.jpg" style="float: right;" class="image_border" width="169" height="155" /></p><ol><br /> <li>Tongue (when bacteria grows in between the papilla)</li><br /> <li>Teeth cavities (especially when food particles get stuck in them)</li><br /> <li>Gum diseases</li><br /> <li>Extraction sites during healing</li><br /> <li> Dentures when not cleaned properly</li><br /> <li>Alcohol and tobacco</li></ol><br /><p>If you or someone you know is concerned about bad breath, the first step is a dental check up. Your dentist will be able to confirm or rule out the source of bad breath.</p><br /><p class="style1">When the cause is found, treatment will be determined and explained by your dentist. If the source of the bad breath is your mouth, there is little chance that mouth washes or mints can treat the problem. They usually mask the problem for a short period of time, and can sometimes exacerbate the situation (mouthwashes that contain alcohol cause dry mouth and usually make the bad breath worse).</p><p>These are a few other, non-dental reasons that cause bad breath:</p><ol><br /> <li>Sore throat</li><br /> <li>Tonsillitis</li><br /> <li>Some food</li><br /> <li>Infection of air passages</li></ol><br /><p>Following a good oral hygiene routine and receiving regular dental check ups are the best ways to prevent bad breath.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4178367170966766539-384078971997055219?l=smilebritedentalcare.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Smile Brite Dental Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02227020972611660593noreply@blogger.com0