Oral cancer, also referred to as mouth cancer, develops when there is abnormal cellular growth in the mouth. This cancer can develop on the tongue, the inner lining of the cheeks, lips, gums, or the roof or floor of the mouth. From there, it can spread to other parts of the mouth or the rest…
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How a Family Dentist Can Help with Anxiety
Anxiety is a common issue that affects millions of people around the world. People experience shaking, panic, an increased heart rate, trembling, and difficulty concentrating, among other issues, when an anxiety attack occurs. For some, this happens when they visit the dentist – a condition known as dental phobia or dentophobia. Dentophobia doesn’t have to…
Benefits of Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is just what the name suggests – a bridge, only this kind of bridge links teeth together when you have missing ones in between. During a dental bridge procedure, a dentist like Dr. Steven Hagerman removes one or more severely damaged teeth and replaces them with dental crowns that are adhered to…
Are Veneers Permanent?
Whether your front teeth are crooked, chipped, pitted, gapped, or discolored, dental veneers can make them look perfect. Veneers are thin coverings of porcelain that are attached by your dentist to your natural teeth. Porcelain veneers can last for 10 to 15 years or longer with proper care. You maintain your veneers just like you…
Advantages Vs. Disadvantages Of Dental Bridges
Dental bridges, also called fixed partial dentures, are false teeth used to bridge gaps caused by missing teeth. It consists of dental crowns, which are anchors placed on teeth on each side of the gaps. False teeth are typically made of porcelain, but they can also be made of gold and alloys or a combination…
Tips on How to Clean Your Dentures
If you have one or more teeth that are missing or must be removed, you will want new teeth to fill in the gaps. If you do not want to have dental surgery (which is required for dental implants), or if your jawbone isn’t strong and healthy enough for implants, your dentist may recommend that…
What Happens During A Teeth Cleaning?
Routine teeth cleanings are essential to oral health. Keeping your teeth pearly white and clean means more than simply brushing twice a day. The tools you have at home, while acceptable for maintenance, won’t clean your teeth as thoroughly as a trained professional can. Most dentists recommend that you visit a dentist at least twice…
Dental Implant Surgery: Tips for a Successful Recovery
Dental implant surgery, in and of itself, yields a high success rate. The real challenge, however, comes after the procedure is done. The recovery process is just as critical as the operation itself—it needs equal care and commitment. At Hagerman Dental Care, we understand how the whole process of recovering from dental implant surgery can…
Useful Tips for Eating with New Dentures
The idea of wearing dentures can make you feel anxious, especially if it is your first time. Because they are not your natural teeth, dentures do take some getting used to. Figuring out how to keep them in place, learning how to eat and speak, and caring for them properly all entail a learning curve…
Can veneers ruin your teeth?
A popular cosmetic solution for teeth that are stained, discolored, chipped, gapped, misshapen, misaligned, or worn down are veneers. Veneers are shells in the shape of natural teeth that are placed over the natural tooth that needs to be concealed. A lot of the patients that are recommended veneers by their dentist may wonder whether…
