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Dental Implants Can End Frustrating Denture Challenges

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Frustrated with your dentures? Have you ever considered what life might be like if they were ‘fixed’ into place – essentially ending much of the downside of dentures?

If you are a denture sufferer, you may benefit from “implant-retained dentures” (dentures fixed into place with dental implants). These allow you to eat a wider range of food. But, even more important, implants keep dentures from moving, clicking and allow your dentures to function more like your natural teeth.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are small titanium inserts designed to take replicate a tooth’s natural root structure – essentially, an artificial root. They are easily placed with minimally-invasive outpatient surgery, and are designed for those with a missing tooth or teeth, or, those without teeth.

Dental implants can solve a variety of problems, including leading to better digestion, too. In fact, those with dental implants find they are able to chew their foods better, aiding in the digestive process, which is difficult without all of your teeth’s natural crushing and grinding power. Dental implants have been recorded in research studies to improve your overall confidence and your love life!

At Wellness Springs Dental in Salem, Dr. Irene Glanville performs a variety of dental services, including custom dentures and partials, and the placement and restoration of dental implants. Over the years, Dr. Glanville has successfully placed hundreds of implants. Want To Learn More? To see if you are a candidate, just call Dr. Glanville’s office to schedule a no-cost, complimentary consultation. There’s never an obligation, either. Just mention this article! Call today: (503) 371-2424.

Every Six Months

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It is estimated that 80% of adult Americans have a fear of the dentist. Though this fear decreases a little every year, it is still prevalent in 2013. The question people, dentists included,should concern themselves with is not whether they still have some fear about going to the dentist, but why aren’t at least 50% of Americans having a regular dental exam every six months?

Not having enough time and money are probably reasons one and two for not going to the dentist. Time was, is and will always be money; that is both the beauty and the beast of capitalism. The best way to address this particular issue is to imagine what will happen if after twenty years of not going to the dentist a sudden and very sharp pain overtakes the senses.

At this point all that can be done is an emergency dental visit, which will be expensive with both time and money. A regular checkup may have foretold of the impending pain. Lastly, in regards to time and money, many employers have or will be forced to have medical insurance by 2014; if one has dental coverage as part as their health coverage it is better to be checked out sooner rather than later.

Don’t let lack of dental insurance prevent you from a visit. Many dental offices offer new patient specials and will work with patients that are without insurance. It’s estimated that over half the patients seeing a dentist regularly do not have insurance.

Taking a couple of hours out once a year to have two regular dental checkups is considerably easier, cheaper and less time consuming than not taking a couple of hours to take care of your teeth.

To schedule a free 2nd opinion, or, a new patient exam, just call Dr. Glanville’s office. There’s never any further obligation, either. Just mention this article! Call today: (503) 371-2424

Blood Sugar and Teeth

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I’m sure you’ve heard and perhaps even know someone with first hand experience that is dealing with the rapidly growing number of cases of diabetes our country is experiencing. For some of us, as we age, we get better, like a fine cabernet. For others we age less gracefully. However, diabetes affects both of us. Below are some of the lesser-known affects of how blood sugar control can also affect your oral health and teeth.

High Blood Sugar: we all know sugar erodes, you’ve seen that video of teeth in a glass of soda? High blood sugar not only means you’re more likely to have painful cavities, you are also more prone to periodontal disease (gum disease). Flossing is a great way to reduce gum infections. So too of course is getting your two- or three-times yearly dental exams.

Low Blood Sugar: perhaps you’ve seen yourself or someone you love have a low blood sugar episode. Although glucagon injections are now available, most diabetics I know still eat the quick and tasty candy bar or other sugary item. Even if a diabetic brushes and flosses every time they eat sugar, their teeth have to work extra hard to keep up.

Balanced Blood Sugar: Exercise and diet are of course the best way to achieve this. But, even the finest of red wines needs to be handled with great care – else it turns to vinegar. Advances in medicine have brought diabetes management to almost everyone. If you know someone who has struggled with diabetes but not been to the dentist, please make sure they get an exam. As I have said in previous articles the teeth are windows to our health! Second opinions at my office are always free.

Dr. Irene Glanville, DDS |  Wellness Springs Dental 3460 LIBERTY RD S SALEM, OR 97302 | Phone: (503) 371-2424

Dentists Can Do That?

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Sedation Dentistry Q&A

Dentistry has changed a lot over the years. It used to be you would only go to the dentist for a filling, root canal, or teeth pain. And, since the these visits were often less than pleasant to, folks didn’t go out of their way to go to the dentist. Thankfully fear is no longer an issue and dentists can now help you with things other than your teeth.

Dental fear is prevalent in many people, as it should be, since your mouth is very sensitive – and susceptible to pain. Plus, if someone is standing over you with a sharp tool going into you mouth – it can be a bit nerve racking.

Dentists can now help you deal with dental fear through oral sedation. Sedation medication focuses on anxiety rather than localized pain like anesthesia. The most commonly recognized drug for sedation is Valium. How sedation medication is administered is up to the dentist. (It could even be started the day before the procedure.) And, of course how much you may need or which medication is best for you, are reasons to consult your neighborhood dentist.

Now, let’s say that you are not anxious about visiting the dentist, you just don’t go because you have other things to worry about, like the fact you’re not sleeping, nor is your family, because the train that is your snore, keeps everyone awake.

Though snoring is not a 100% cause or sign that you may have sleep apnea – it may be.  There is a lot of information on sleep apnea available online and of course you should consult your dentist or physician if you are concerned you may have it. The point is, if you believe you have sleep apnea, your neighborhood dentist may be able to treat it.  Dentists can help with sleep apnea by making a splint for your mouth called a mandibular advancement splint.

Chances are, you or someone you know, is either anxious or suffering from sleep apnea. Once you have attained the proper medical advice and find that you may be suitable for either of the above procedures, make an appointment with your dentist, they would be happy to help you find the best course of action to take.

FREE Denture Consultation

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Is Your Denture Slipping, Clicking or Whistling?

Frustrated with Unused, or, Worn-Out Dentures?

END Your Denture Problems with Dr. Glanville’s Super-Snug-Fit® Partials & Dentures!

If you’re tired of dealing with uncomfortable dentures that hurt, are giving you sore spots, or, are worn out, then, as a new patient at Dr. Irene Glanville’s Wellness Springs Dental, you qualify for a 100% no-cost denture exam and consultation! Normally $150, but, as an exclusive offer to website viewers, Dr. Glanville is offering FREE denture exams and consultations for the first 12 new patients that call and mention this article.

What’s more, even though the exam and consultation is 100% FREE, you have absolutely NO obligation to buy.

How to Get a $100 Credit: If you and you alone decide a new partial or denture from Dr. Glanville’s Super-Snug-Fit® line is for you, then, Dr. Glanville will credit you $100 towards your purchase as a thank-you for mentioning this article. Your total savings could reach $250!

END EMBARRASSMENT. Take back your life. Enjoy your favorite foods and conversation again, without unsightly or awkward moments!

Call now: (503) 371-2424

Reserve your new patient appointment. And, save $150 on the exam and consultation, plus, a $100 credit. Remember, there is no obligation to buy, ever. Dr. Glanville will give you a thorough, honest opinion of your overall dental health, and, review any concerns you may have. Your first appointment is FREE. Just call: (503) 371-2424. Just mention this article to qualify for this FREE, no-obligation offer and $100 credit towards the purchase of a new partial or denture!

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