Dental Implants and Implant-Supported Dentures for Missing Teeth

Dental implants, which are surgically-implanted replacements for tooth roots, can dramatically improve someone’s smile, confidence, and quality of life. Implants mimic the function of real teeth and are permanent, durable, and fixed. The titanium implant fixture fuses to the natural bone in one’s jaw through a process called osseointegration and stops bone loss that would […]

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Candy Free Treats for this Halloween

At Coast Dental, we know that candy is hard to resist this time of year. Here are 5 mouthwatering recipe ideas for some ghoulishly good Halloween treats that won’t rot your teeth. Source: cocinandoconcatman.com No eye of newt or toe of frog needed here. These wickedly easy broomsticks can be conjured up before you

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The Anatomy of a Tooth

Despite their small size, your teeth are actually very complex and constantly changing as you age. In order to properly care for your teeth, it is essential to understand the anatomy of your teeth. Teeth Contain Layers All teeth have three layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp. The enamel is the outermost layer and is

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The Longer You Wait, The Higher The Cost

People delay dental care is because of the cost, according to a Consumer Reports survey published in February 2012. But delaying dental treatment just allows decay and infection to worsen, and the damage becomes more extensive and more expensive to fix. Here’s a quick look at retail costs of common procedures, based on the 80th percentile

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Dental Care Tips for Caregivers

Whether you’re caring for an elderly parent, a loved one who is injured, or a family member who is ill or has special needs, there are steps you can take to help them smile. The mouth is the gateway to the body. Good oral hygiene helps prevents tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Clinical studies

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How Crowns Can Fix Severe Tooth Erosion

Does your mouth look like this? Teeth grinding and other factors can cause severe erosion, as in the case of this patient. She originally came in because of a toothache. She needed a root canal and periodontal disease treatment, and as she was talking about the condition of her mouth, she asked if there was

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When to Replace Amalgam Fillings

Does your mouth look like this? If you have an old amalgam filling, you may notice that it’s corroding around the edges. Typically, a silver metal filling will last for 12 years, but some need to be replaced in as little as five years. Teeth grinding, heavy biting and other conditions can weaken the filling,

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Why You May Need a Tooth Extraction

There are several reasons for pulling teeth. Your dentist may recommend a tooth extraction because of: severe decay or trauma to alleviate crowding to remove a baby tooth so the permanent tooth can emerge to remove problematic wisdom teeth periodontal (gum) disease to facilitate dentures The most common reason for a tooth extraction is severe

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5 Tips to Keep You Smiling This Holiday Season

Cookies and candy canes, hot cocoa and pie, tins filled with fudge and brightly-wrapped sweets. We love the holidays, even if our waistlines do not. Unfortunately, the season of snacking can also affect our teeth. Here are five easy ways you can make sure you’re still smiling when January rolls around. Brush after eating berry

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Is It Normal to Have the Roots of Your Teeth Show?

A patient came in with severe gum recession where the root was exposed in front of one tooth. It didn’t hurt; it just looked strange and she wanted to know if it was a problem. Normally, the teeth have adequate gum tissue to cover the roots, which should be embedded in bone. There is a

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