Throughout our life stages our oral health care needs change. Today, we would like to discuss the unique dental needs of seniors – what seniors can do for homecare to support these needs as well as what we can do as oral healthcare providers.
Category: Dental Implants
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Missing Teeth – What Do I Do Now?
There are many reasons you may at some point find yourself missing a tooth or more than one tooth. You may have had an accident, gum disease or a very deep cavity that has caused the loss of a tooth. Not to worry, we are here to help you navigate tooth replacement options to come up with the best solution for you.
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A Comparison of the Pros and Cons of Dentures vs. Implants
So what are the pros & cons of dentures vs. implants? Missing teeth can affect your confidence, ability to chew and compromise your overall health. Fortunately, dentures and dental implants offer restorative options to get your beautiful smile back. There’s also the possibility of implant supported dentures. But how do you decide between dentures and...
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Dental Implants – What You Need to Know
Are you missing a tooth or teeth? Have you been considering a dental implant or perhaps more than one dental implant to replace your missing teeth? Many of our patients have heard of the different options for tooth replacement and over and over have heard that a dental implant can be the next best thing...
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Dental Implants: Providing Long Term Value to Your Dental Health
Are you considering getting dental implants to replace missing or damaged teeth? If so, you’re not alone. Implant dentistry in Barrie is becoming increasingly popular as people realize the many benefits that it can provide in terms of long-term value to their dental health. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of dental...
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Are Dental Implants Worth the Investment?
Are dental implants worth the long-term investment? They are placed in your mouth by a dentist and look, feel, and function like a natural tooth. The initial cost of dental implants is higher than other tooth replacement options, such as dentures or bridges. But over time, dental implants can actually save you money because they...
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How Does Visiting Your Dentist Help Spot Oral Cancer?
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, around 57,000 people are diagnosed with it every year. It leads to around 10,000 deaths annually, killing around one person per hour. And the survival rate of patients who are diagnosed with oral cancer after five years is only 50%. Keeping these figures in mind, it is vital to...
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Vitamin D – Are You Getting Enough?
Vitamin D has been proven essential in healthy immune function as well as bone health. In our North American climate vitamin D, or the sunshine vitamin, is often not naturally produced in high enough quantities for optimal health. How does this affect your dental health?