Archives for June 2016

Receiving a dental implant often amounts to undergoing a surgical procedure and recovery, possibly a bone graft, all over a substantial span of time. That being said, implants are a most popular choice for patients who are looking to replace a natural tooth that has been lost to disease or accident. The main reason may be that once an implant is installed it acts as the natural root did and is fixed in place as opposed to a denture which lies on the surface of the gums.

If you choose to go through the process of having an implant you’ll definitely want to do everything you can to maintain it. Your dentist will recommend a regimen that will include using an inter-dental toothbrush that is especially good for cleaning around your new implant. Brushing twice a day is always key to good oral health, as is flossing at least once.

Bone structure is essential to the success of an implant. Anything that might weaken it will put an implant at risk. Smoking is a proven contributor to oral diseases including the bone deterioration that can lead to problems with a dental implant.

If you work on keeping your mouth clean and healthy and see your dentist at regular intervals so that he can monitor the condition of your implant you can expect the best outcome.

Dr. Looze offers his expertise in the various areas of dental health. Talk to him about your concerns, call Southlands Dental @ 720-886-0606 in Aurora, CO.

The best preventive measures are the ones that patients will actually practice. Dentists and hygienists have long advocated the use of dental floss as part of a regimen for maintaining good oral health, but for one reason or another people just don’t want to do it. There may be an alternative that all can agree on.

A water flosser can take the place of the traditional string floss that so many of us find hard to maneuver. The objective of both is to remove plaque before it has the time to turn to tartar and clean out the bacteria that forms between the teeth and under the gumline.

Flossing is recommended for everyone but it is essential for those patients who are fighting gum disease. Regular maintenance is the only way to control it. Brushing is important, but it just isn’t enough. Even the most devoted brusher using the finest electronic toothbrush won’t be able to reach every nook and cranny. A water flosser will!

The basic concept of water flossing is to use the pressure of the water to wash away any food debris that may have been left behind at the end of a typical day or after a particularly indulgent meal. A flosser usually comes with a variety of tips made for the specific purposes of cleaning around orthodontic devices or getting deep down into periodontal pockets.

Talk to Dr. Looze about the possibility of switching from dental floss to a water flosser. Make your next appointment @ Southlands Dental in Aurora, call 720-886-0606.

Brushing and flossing daily is the way to maintain a bright and healthy smile, but taking good care of our gums and teeth may also be the way to prevent diseases such as diabetes or respiratory congestion that have been associated with poor oral health.

It goes without saying that brushing twice a day and flossing at least once are both good habits, but in order for those efforts to produce good results we have to be going about them in the right way. The debate between whether to use an electric toothbrush or the old fashioned kind continues on. Why not take advantage of the benefits that both have to offer? Start your daily regimen with an electric brush that will work faster and produce more rotation, then finish up with your standard manual brush that is easier to manipulate into those hard to reach spots.

Dentists and hygienists usually recommend flossing once a day only because they know that their patients are likely to balk at doing it more often. Flossing after every meal would be a much better plan because the longer a food particle is left trapped between the teeth the greater the risk for a cavity to form. Flossing is easier than ever with the innovative products on the market today – try it, you might even like it!

The professional associates of Southland Dental consider the comfort and peace of mind of their patients a top priority. Call the office @ 720-886-0606 for an appointment time at your convenience.