Having a cold or the flu is never fun. However, even if you find yourself bedridden for several days in a row, you still need to make sure that you're practicing effective oral health care routines. By neglecting the health of your teeth and gums, you drastically increase the chance of several health risks can arise. As your energy levels... read more »
Do you wish you had a top-notch oral health as a senior? If so, you have come to the right blog. Today, our dentists are happy to talk about how to achieve the oral health you deserve as an older adult. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to reach that goal. Those things are: -Keep up on oral... read more »
Keep your smile shining brightly all summer with effective sleep apnea care. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder resulting from an obstruction of the airways while you sleep. This can be caused by a failure with brain signals to the chest muscles or an actual obstruction of the air passageways. Listed below are some traditional risk factors for sleep apnea:... read more »
Do you ever find yourself watching the health of your teeth decline every day? If so, it may be the result of the care you give them or even your daily habits that seek to destroy your smile. Try to improve these oral health care habits as you age. This includes properly cleaning, washing, and caring for your teeth and... read more »
Your smile and your happiness in your older age often depend on the care and attention you have given to your body. Your oral health is no exception, as your teeth can weaken and wear down over time just like the rest of your body. However, there are plenty of options we have, to continue to keep our teeth healthy... read more »
During this time of year, it’s more important than ever to keep your smile in healthy shape. With so many sugary treats and sweets, why not try to remember these five dental tips and tricks for a healthier smile and healthier life? These tips are: 1. Water is your best friend. Drinking water is not only essential to live, but... read more »
Oral emergencies, like an injury to your tongue or lip, getting something stuck in your teeth and gums, or damage to one or more of your teeth, can all have serious ramifications to your oral health. Even though it’s impossible to prevent an oral emergency from happening, your dentist, Dr. Timothy Collier, does offer a few simple tricks you can... read more »
If your teeth have been less than stellar lately due to tooth discoloration, At Dental Associates of Manchester in Manchester, Iowa, we can help by providing you with a custom tray to take home to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home. In just a few days, you can have a radiant smile that is several shades... read more »
Daily flossing of your pearly whites removes oral debris, food particles, bacteria, and plaque stuck in between the teeth. Taking the time to floss makes you less susceptible to gingivitis--gum disease that arises from hardened plaque. Plaque will irritate your gum tissue, causing gum sensitivity if it is not removed daily. After plaque hardens into a mineral deposit called tartar,... read more »
Some people might think dental implants are a cosmetic solution when a tooth goes missing. However, that is not the case. If you have a missing tooth and you want to give yourself complete oral health, you need to place a dental implant in the spot of that missing tooth. It might be surprising to some that there is a... read more »
