You’re standing in the grocery store and trying to decide which type of beverage you want to take with you on your upcoming hike this weekend. The colorful energy drink options call to you, making promises of hydration, restoring electrolytes, and quenching thirst. Contemplating your decision, you look over to the countless bottles of water, both big and small, and think about what you know about this powerful liquid. Energy drinks can be enticing, and with all the great flavors available, who wouldn’t want to guzzle down a delicious cherry concoction while hiking during the summer months? Unfortunately, there are many pitfalls that come with these types of drinks. Let a dentist share the reasons you should skip these kinds of beverages and opt for good, old fashioned water.

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You take your oral health very seriously and, while you’re diligent about brushing and flossing, you wonder if there’s anything else you could do to protect your teeth and gums. Everyone is susceptible to developing common oral health problems like cavities, decay, and even gum disease. Plus, with recent research connecting harmful oral bacteria to serious illnesses and health conditions found throughout the body, it’s never been more important to develop the best possible oral hygiene routine. Read on for 6 of the best practices for your mouth. (more…)

Having a healthy heart involves more than exercising, eating vegetables, and avoiding stress. Believe it or not, you have to keep your mouth healthy as well! Not taking care of your teeth can cause gum disease, which affects half of all adults over the age of 30. If you gums look red or puffy or you bleed when you brush or floss, you most likely have gum disease. It might not seem like a big deal, but it can lead to heart problems down the road.

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It’s not uncommon for a back tooth to be extracted when it’s impacted. If you’ve undergone such a procedure, then it’s important to take the necessary steps to replace the tooth, and dental implants provide the best way to accomplish that. As you read on, learn why this is important to have done, and discover what can happen when tooth loss is ignored.

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The new year is a clean slate to reflect on changes you’d like to make. Most people focus on their health goals, and your dentist wants to remind you that your oral health is no exception. Here are some helpful tips on making the health of your teeth and mouth a priority for 2019.

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Many people make New Year’s resolutions each year, all aimed at self-improvement. Getting in better shape, saving more money, and getting more sleep are all classic examples! But if you’re one of the 120 million Americans who have experienced tooth loss, why not decide to restore your smile instead? For many years, bridges and dentures were the only choices available, but now you have an option that looks and feels like your own teeth: dental implants. So, if you’d like to make 2019 the year you get your smile back, keep reading to learn about the importance of replacing missing teeth and why dental implants are such a great choice!

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Most people tend to take their teeth for granted – until they lose them! Then the many consequences of tooth loss hit home, including a lack of self-confidence. It’s very common to feel embarrassed or self-conscious after tooth loss, and many people even hide it from their closest friends and family. From covering your mouth when you smile to declining invitations to dinner, the effects on your quality of life are far-reaching. But one of the biggest advances in modern dentistry offers hope: dental implants. Below, you’ll learn about the 5 ways implants can restore both your smile and self-confidence so you can get your life back after tooth loss!

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Dental implants are a popular tooth replacement method, and for good reason! They are sturdy, strong, and beautiful; they even have the potential to last a lifetime. If you are thinking about getting implants, however, do yourself a favor and look for more than just “the closest dentist.” When you choose Dr. Brett Noorda, who is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), to perform your procedure, you can be confident that you are entrusting your smile to a true expert. What exactly does it mean to be an ICOI dentist in Henderson?

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A denture can be a wonderful tooth replacement for people who have lost a substantial number of teeth. However, many will find their dentures slip or slide around and cause a whole new set of problems — but there is a possible solution. A denture can be permanent when retained by dental implants in Henderson, which provides far superior stability for eligible candidates. Keep reading to learn more about how an implant denture works and whether or not it’s right for you.

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You thought that finding a dentist would be nice and straightforward thanks to the internet, but unfortunately, you were quite wrong. Just one quick search of “dentist in Henderson” literally yielded over 850,000 results, and you don’t know where to start. You simply don’t have time to read through all of these dentists’ websites, but it’s important that you choose the right one for your family so you can make sure your dental health is well taken care of. Isn’t there any way to make this go faster? Fortunately, there is! Rather than having to read everything, there are only a few key things you need to look at to get all the information you need about a dentist and their practice, and here are the top 3. (more…)