David C. Parsons, DDS Blog

Some traits handed down from generation to generation are more desirable than others. Sure, you might wish you had your grandmother’s long lashes or your grandfather’s curly hair, but when it comes to your oral health nobody wants to inherit gum disease. Although there are a number of factors that can determine if you’ll develop this condition, studies have shown that if someone in your family has it, you have a higher risk of getting it yourself. Here’s what you should know about genetics and protecting your smile against the dangerous effects of gum disease.

Dental problems don’t always happen at convenient times, but knowing when to seek urgent dental care can make all the difference in preventing serious complications. While some issues can wait for a scheduled appointment, others require immediate attention to protect your teeth, relieve pain, or stop an infection from spreading. Here are 5 situations when you should contact an emergency dentist right away.

Although today’s dental implants boast an impressive 95 percent success rate even ten years after placement, that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. In fact, without proper care, your prosthetics can still fail, even if they’ve worked well for decades. Here’s how you can protect your beautifully restored smile and give your dental implants the best odds for success!

Even if you haven’t made every routine dental visit in your life, you probably already know what goes on during a typical preventive appointment, but now that you’ve scheduled a dental implant consultation, you wonder how different it will be. If you aren’t getting a cleaning, what can you expect from this special meeting with your dentist? This post explains the elements you can look forward to as you discuss the potential for implants for your missing teeth.

Dentures are a common and effective solution for replacing missing teeth. They restore your smile, help you speak more clearly, and support the facial muscles. But one important question many denture wearers ask is: Do dentures affect nutrition? The answer is yes, dentures can influence your eating habits and nutritional intake, especially if they don’t fit well or you’re still getting used to them. Here’s a closer look at how dentures can impact your nutrition and what you can do to ensure a healthy, balanced diet.

Even if you want dentures, you may think they’re just for people who recently lost teeth. Those who’ve lived with missing teeth for years surely wouldn’t qualify for them. However, this idea is false; you can get dentures even after extended tooth loss. Your local Winfield dentist will even tell you how that’s possible (and beneficial). To that end, here’s a primer on how dentures can work even when your teeth were lost years ago.

Since more than 17 million patients have chosen to straighten their teeth with Invisalign, there’s a good chance you already know a bit about this revolutionary orthodontic treatment, including that the aligners are metal-free. But how long does Invisalign treatment take? Do you need to commit to 2+ years like you would with traditional braces? To learn the answer (and how you can avoid frustrating delays), read on!

Deciphering the benefits of your dental insurance can feel like navigating a whole other world. With all the confusing terminology and technicalities, it can be difficult to use your benefits, let alone maximize them every year! So, what can you do? Continue reading to learn more about dental insurance and find five ways you can maximize your coverage with ease.

Whether your Halloween plans include hosting a party, going to a haunted house, or taking your kids trick-or-treating, the last thing you want is for a dental injury to get in the way. The good news is that chipped teeth, broken restorations, and painful toothaches are often preventable – even during the season of sugar. With this in mind, keep reading for five easy tips that will help you avoid oral health problems during Halloween!

While showing a little extra gum tissue in your smile isn’t an oral health problem, you may feel a little self-conscious about it. Everyone’s smile is different, so some people show less gum tissue than average, some people show more, and some even have uneven gumlines. In any of these cases, a patient may be able to achieve a smile they can feel confident with through gum recontouring treatments from their dentist. Here’s a brief guide to how gum recontouring works and the benefits it can deliver.