Many people aren’t terribly eager about going to the dentist. While some people avoid their dentist’s office out of fear or anxiety, others may forgo scheduling their next exam because they think they are too busy. Some people even think that they should only seek dental help once their teeth start hurting. In any case, skipping your routine dental cleanings can have serious consequences for your oral health later on. Here’s a brief description of what happens when you skip your oral exams and cleanings to keep you motivated about proper dental care.

If you’re not paying attention to the signs, dehydration can easily sneak up on you. Sure, that houseplant looks fine. In fact, you can probably go another day or so without watering it. But wait any longer and you have a wilted mess. With humans, however, it can often be harder to tell there’s a problem.  In fact, we may not even feel thirsty at all. With record temperatures soaring across the country this summer, it’s never been more important to stay hydrated, or to know these sneaky signs of dehydration your body could be sending you.

For many, dentures are a life-changing solution for addressing tooth loss, restoring not only the mouth’s functionality but also the aesthetics of a natural, symmetrical smile. However, when dentures do not fit as intended, they actually have the potential to cause more problems than they solve – and some of these issues can even be potentially life-threatening! But by understanding these risks and the importance of regular denture maintenance, you can ensure that your prosthetic does nothing but make life easier and bring joy to you and those around you. Here’s what you need to know.  

If you’re a denture-wearer, you know how important they are to restoring your ability to have good food. Without them, you may have had to give up some favorite foods because they were too hard to chew. Now, you can eat with relative ease, with a few limitations. But how restrictive are dentures, really? Can they affect your nutrition in a big way? Continue reading to learn the relationship between your dentures and your nutritional choices.

If you’re good about regularly attending your dental checkups, you likely know a thing or two about dental X-rays. These images of your teeth and jaws help your dentist examine your mouth. However, much of dentistry is phasing out traditional X-ray imaging in favor of new technology. Many dentists now rely on the cone beam CT scanner instead. To learn more, let your Soldotna dental practice reveal why dentists use the cone beam CT scanner.

When you think of October, a few key things come to mind—cold weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and candy, for example. While each of these things can be fun, they can all also be a problem for oral health. That’s why it’s a good thing that October is also Dental Hygiene Month. If you want to counteract some of the things that make October an oral health disaster, you should keep in mind these tips that can help you to improve your oral health.

Anxiety at the dentist is a very common issue with many patients. It comes from a place of fearing the unknown and a desire to not feel pain. If you’re about to get a dental crown and you’ve never had one before, you may be experiencing some of that anxiety right now.

So, do dental crown treatments hurt? What will happen when you sit in the chair? If you want to know the answers to these questions to get some peace of mind, continue reading.

After carefully considering your options for tooth replacement, you have decided to get dental implants to rebuild your smile from the roots up. Now that you’ve made that choice, the next question is this: when should you call your dentist and formally start the process? For many people, summer can be a great time to schedule their first dental implant consultation. Here’s a quick look at the dental implant process and the advantages of starting it during the warmer months.

It’s often said that you can’t love others until you truly love yourself. On Valentine’s Day, we give gifts to the people we love; in that case, why not treat yourself to something nice?

You might be tempted to gorge yourself on chocolate, but it might be a better idea to get yourself something that could positively influence your life. If you aren’t happy with the color of your smile, teeth whitening can be a great gift for yourself this Valentine’s Day. Here’s why.

A bridge and crowns have been used for generations to treat consecutive tooth loss. Whether you’re missing a single tooth or several in a row, a dental bridge is a tried and proven method of restoring a complete smile. They are designed to provide a long-term solution, but they don’t last forever. Most last for about 10 to 15 years before needing to be replaced, but various factors affect their lifespan. Here are the most common causes of dental bridge failure and what you can do to protect your investment.

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