Tzagournis Dental Group Blog

Losing your front teeth leaves you with a highly visible empty space in your grin, and it can have serious consequences for your oral health as well as your overall quality of life. In many cases, your dentist may suggest that you have your front teeth replaced with dental implants. Is this the best choice for your smile? Here’s what you need to know before you commit to any treatments.

Dental implants are frequently considered to be the ideal tooth replacement method because they include a titanium rod that functions like a root. This gives them a few advantages over other restorations like dental bridges and dentures, leading many patients to wonder if they can upgrade their smile. It’s often possible to switch out your existing prosthetics with dental implants, but there are a few factors to consider. Continue reading to learn more about 3 of them!

Attractive, strong teeth are an indicator of good health. Many people are naturally drawn to someone with a nice smile. But what if your teeth have seen better days? Perhaps problems like cavities, traumatic damage, and gum disease have taken their toll. Do not worry. You can visit your dentist without fear of judgement. Rather than shame you for the state of your smile, they should focus their attention on helping you improve your condition. Here are some reasons why you can attend your appointment without being nervous about what your care team will think about you:

More than 90% of people develop a dental cavity at some point in their lives. Have you ever wondered exactly how cavities form? Often, people blame this problem on sugar, but sugar does not actually cause decay. Rather, it interacts with bacteria in the mouth, which then cause cavities. Which specific species of bacteria are responsible for cavity formation? This blog post talks about streptococcus mutans and a newly discovered species, selenomonas sputigena. They work together to harm your oral health.

If your teeth are healthy, you might give them little thought as you use them to speak, eat, and smile every day. Some people might even take their teeth for granted. But did you know that they are one of the most interesting parts of the human body? Here are 10 fascinating facts about teeth that might just enhance your appreciation for your smile:

Do you occasionally like to sip on flavored water? You might like it because it is refreshing, and you may reason that it is healthier than sugar-loaded sodas and sports beverages. However, have you thought about how it might be affecting your oral health? This blog post explains how flavored water may harm your teeth. It also gives some tips on what you can do to minimize the damage.

For many years, the medical community drew a hard line between oral health and overall health; they did not believe that one could affect the other. In modern times, however, it is well-known that the opposite is true; oral health and systemic health are intimately connected. If you have poor oral health, what could that mean for the rest of your body? This blog post shares important information that underscores the importance of taking great care of your smile.

From time to time, everyone has bad breath. It could be because you recently ate a garlic-heavy meal, or you might sometimes wake up with “morning mouth.” But what if it seems like your breath has a persistent unpleasant odor? What causes this issue, and what can you do to achieve a fresher smile? This blog post provides practical information.