Modern dental technology has solved the problem of loose-fitting dentures with an extraordinary tooth replacement option, available at The Yuma Dentist. Dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures, far more securely than conventional dentures. Implant dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to eat an apple, chew a thick sandwich, or share …
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post from The Yuma Dentist is for those whose mouths are in a world of hurt. Whatever the cause of the condition – chemotherapy, recreational drug use, eating disorder, acute mouth injury, disability, inadequate oral hygiene, or simply poor …
Have you ever been eating ice cream cone and suffered a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? It’s a sign of tooth sensitivity. If you’ve got sensitive teeth, be sure to talk to us about it at The Yuma Dentist. Tooth sensitivity can be an alert that something is amiss. It may …
The topic of this post from The Yuma Dentist is implant dentures, sometimes called “mini implants.” You may have heard about dental implants. A single implant can support an artificial tooth. They are surgically place in the jaw, and look and work like a natural tooth. Implant dentures are multiple implants to support a set …
Benjamin Franklin said that it’s easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. At The Yuma Dentist, we think this holds true for almost everything, including dental care. For parents, teaching your children good oral hygiene techniques while they’re young will benefit their smile throughout their life. If you wait too long to teach …
At The Yuma Dentist, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are committed to your peace of …
Q: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive? A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run. Many people who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. But a dental implant from The Yuma Dentist is almost like getting …
Oral piercing is a popular form of body art, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. When patients at The Yuma Dentist ask about the safety of oral piercings, we make sure they are aware of the possible consequences. First, patients should know that infection is always a major concern with any piercing, …
What is sleep apnea? It’s a serious health condition in which your breathing periodically stops while you sleep. You can get help from The Yuma Dentist. How do you know if you have sleep apnea? A proper diagnosis should come from your doctor or a sleep specialist. But read through these common symptoms. They may …
If you are afraid of your dentist, you are not alone. At Yuma Family Dentist, we encounter many patients coping with dental anxiety. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline any recommended care. …
