Kramer Dental Blog

Besides your dentist, your dental hygienist is an invaluable asset to supporting the health of your smile. Their daily roles are crucial to ensuring the dental office runs smoothly while also promoting the care you receive. They do more than just clean your teeth. They work closely with you and your dentist to help you reach optimal oral health. Here’s what a day in the life of your dental hygienist typically involves.

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Tooth loss is a common problem that millions of people across the country face. There are approximately 178 million Americans who are missing at least one tooth while 40 million are missing all of their teeth. Fortunately, there are numerous different tooth replacement options out there, but dental implants are a preferred method by dentists because of their numerous benefits. Continue reading to learn why there is no better time to invest in dental implants than this summer!

Is your teen struggling with tooth loss? Although more than 170 million Americans are in the same boat, it can still take a toll on their self-esteem. Fortunately, modern dentistry provides patients struggling with tooth loss smile-rebuilding solutions like dentures and dental bridges. But can teenagers get dental implants? Keep reading for the answer.

Living without a full set of teeth is no fun at all. It prevents you from eating the foods you love and smiling with confidence. With summer just around the corner, you probably have a full schedule of events to attend. That means cameras will be everywhere capturing each moment. Continue reading to learn why this is the perfect time to have your missing teeth replaced with dental implants and discover how you can make this a summer to remember!

Living without a full set of teeth for any time can be quite a hassle. Thankfully, with your dentures, you’ve regained a portion of your dental functionality. Unfortunately, the appliances aren’t made to last forever. Therefore, you need to be able to recognize the warning signs of failure as early as possible. If you notice any of these issues, it’s likely time to make a change.

Gum disease is a condition that affects over half the adult population in America. The condition starts out as gingivitis, which is the inflammation of the soft tissue. If treated in a timely manner, gingivitis can be reversed, allowing patients to lead a normal life. What happens, though, if gum disease is allowed to progress? Continue reading to learn about the connection between gum disease and facial shape.

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are considered to be the “gold standard.” That’s because no other form of tooth replacement attaches at the jawbone level like dental implantation. The procedure has a 95% success rate, but a small percentage of patients will experience a loose dental implant. What causes this, and what can be done on these rare occasions? Continue reading to find out.

Whenever you get to the bottom of your iced tea, soda, or other cold beverage, do you find yourself crunching down on the leftover ice? This common habit seems to be a great way to cool yourself down on a warm spring or summer day, but it isn’t the best idea when it comes to your oral health. Chewing on ice can harm your smile. Continue reading to learn about the negative consequences of ice chewing and some things you can do to give it up.

You know that you should be brushing twice and flossing at least once a day in order to maintain excellent oral health. You may even be watching your sugar intake in order to avoid cavities in your future. One thing you probably don’t think about is the way you breathe. You have the ability to breathe both through your mouth and nose, but did you know that mouth breathing can actually cause harm to your smile? Continue reading to learn about the consequences.

Your dental implant surgery is coming up soon, and you’re making mental notes of the temporary changes that you will need to make. Outside of being extra gentle near your surgery site, there won’t be too many changes to your dental care routine, but what about your diet? Keep reading to learn what foods you can enjoy, foods to avoid and what to expect once you get your new implants.