When it comes to dental implants, dentists have traditionally utilized an implant for each individual tooth. Then came implant-supported dentures that attach larger sets of teeth to a patient’s jaw via six or eight implants. Over time, doctors introduced the All-on-4 variety, which expands a patient’s options by getting the job done with just —…
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4 Frequent Misconceptions About Porcelain Veneers
Categories: Veneers
Some people have misperceptions of porcelain veneers due to misinformation that has been passed around. Though they are popular, they are not well understood. Don’t let myths or misunderstandings hold you back from realizing the full potential of a gorgeous smile! Naturally, the best source of accurate information on veneers is the experts themselves —…
The Incredible Benefits of a Dental Crown
Categories: Dental Crowns
At Porter Dental Health Clinic, one of our team’s preferred methods of reinforcing a damaged, decayed or infected tooth is to cover it with a dental crown. Crowns have been widely used for many years and are attractive, reliable and durable. Read on to learn more about the many benefits of a dental crown. Restores…
Consumer Overview: Denture Products
Dental Consumer Products Overview: Denture Products If you have dentures, or even if you haven’t, chances are you’ve seen TV advertisements for denture products. Because dentures and teeth loss can be emotional topics, it’s no surprise that the advertisements try (let’s call them) unconventional approaches. Sometimes they try too hard to be funny, sincere, or…
Five Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea
Five Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea… and One Thing You Can Do About It At one point in time, maybe even only a few years ago, sleep apnea was not well-known among the public. Now, thankfully, public awareness of sleep apnea is much higher. After all, it is a dangerous condition, and because it…
Four Foods That Can Damage Your Teeth
Categories: Dental Health
Last month, we looked at foods and drinks that can stain your teeth, but whiteness isn’t the only measure of healthy teeth. There are lots of foods that can chip your teeth or damage dental work in your mouth when you eat them. What are some of these problem foods? Your Hot Springs, AR dentist…
Foods and Drinks That Stain Your Teeth
Categories: Dental Health
By this point, it’s pretty clear that people want white teeth. As a country, we spend $1.4 billion on consumer teeth whitening products, and the teeth whitening industry generates over $11 billion a year in revenue. We’re not complaining that people are willing to pay to have white teeth, but it does beg the question—what’s…
Toothpastes
Categories: Dental Hygiene
Do you ever stand in the oral care section at a store—maybe your local supermarket, maybe a general retailer or a pharmacy—and wonder why there are so many different types of toothpaste? Think about how many brands there are—and then how many different types of toothpaste there are for each brand! Crest 3DWhite, Pro-Health, Pro-Health…
Make Your Smile GLO With GLO Science
WOULD YOU LIKE a smile that GLOs? With GLO Science Professional Teeth Whitening, you can have a beautiful smile that shines in no time! Brighten Your Smile With GLO! GLO Science has revolutionized the experience of teeth whitening in our practice. Using patented G.L.O. (Guided Light Optics) technology, it is the only whitening system that…
Dental Product Series: Teeth Whitening
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
We all have our vices. Things like a couple of glasses of red wine with dinner, that cup of joe (or three) to start your day, and smoking all take a toll on the color of your teeth. Whether you are getting ready for your wedding day, aren’t ready to give up on the things…