Kramer Dental Blog

The weather is warming up, pools are re-opening, bright décor is everywhere… it must be summer! Whether your plans over the next few months include vacationing abroad or catching up on some much-needed R&R at home, it’s important to protect your smile every step of the way. Otherwise, your summer plans have the potential to cause tooth decay, gum disease, and other serious oral health issues. To prevent that from happening, read on to learn a few summer activities that can hurt your smile.

Summertime is a wonderful time of the year. From memory-making vacations to family reunions, there are so many picture-perfect moments. However, if you feel self-conscious about your smile due to missing teeth, it can make you shy away from cameras or even freely interacting with others. The good news is there is no better time than now to restore your teeth with dental implants. Read on to learn why the summer is a wonderful time to brighten your smile with them.

Losing teeth can lead to gaps in your smile, which may cause a loss of confidence and discomfort when in social situations or taking photos. This can make it hard to enjoy spending time with loved ones or going out on dates. Fortunately, there are various ways to replace missing teeth, such as dental implants. Not only do they fill in the gaps, but also preserve your facial structure. Continue reading to learn more about how.

Cavities, also known as dental caries, are a common dental problem that occurs when the bacteria in your mouth produce acid that eats away at your tooth enamel. This can cause a small hole or cavity to form in your tooth, which can grow larger and deeper over time if left untreated. Cavities may require dental fillings to repair them. Read on to learn what fillings are as well as common signs that you need to get one as soon as possible.

Dental implants are often recommended by dentists as the gold standard of tooth replacement options. They’re durable, realistic feeling, and are the only tooth replacement option that can stop jawbone loss.

Their durability is maybe dental implant’s greatest feature. They outlast other tooth replacement options by a matter of a decade; 95% of them last for over 20 years! You might wonder what makes them so enduring. Here are a few reasons for dental implant’s remarkable success.

With Valentine’s day almost here, more people than ever are considering the way that they come off to a potential romantic partner. That said, it can be a little bit difficult to really know exactly what it will take to make the best impression.

Certain surveys, however, seem to suggest that having a good smile is one of the best things that you can do. Here’s what those surveys say, and what you can do to give you the smile that you’re looking for.

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, tooth decay is the most common chronic condition in both children and adults. Many people deal with cavities, but somehow, they’re still fairly misunderstood.

For example, did you know that you can develop cavities in between the teeth? So-called “interproximal cavities” can be hard to detect but are just as dangerous as any other form of tooth decay. Here’s a little bit more information about interproximal cavities, along with what you ought to do to address them.

Have you ever seen those crime shows where detectives use bite marks or tooth impressions to help find somebody? As it turns out, that’s a real thing; your teeth are so unique that they can be used like a fingerprint to identify you.

However, it isn’t just your bite pattern that’s telling. In fact, the color of your teeth can be indicative of quite a few things, from your age to your diet. If you’re curious, here’s what the color of your teeth has to say about you.

Losing a permanent tooth as a teenager can be devastating in more ways than one. As a parent, you’ll naturally want to help your teen fill in any gaps in their grin as soon as possible. When it comes to tooth replacement, dental implants are usually considered the gold standard – but are they really the best choice for your teenager’s smile? Here are the facts.

Although cavities are preventable, 92% of adults have had at least one. Fillings are the most common method of treating decay. They are designed to serve as a long-term solution, but they’ll need to be replaced, eventually. How long do fillings last? There’s no cut-and-dry answer because many factors affect their lifespan, like the materials used. While every situation differs, here’s how long you can expect your filling to last before needing a new one.

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