Dental implants have long been called one of the great advances in dentistry. But not everyone has heard of them, so we are using this space to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about dental implants. The Basics First of all, dental implants are not replacement teeth. They are sometimes called “tooth implants,” but…
Dental health
Dental Implants: A Lifelike Option
Millions of Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number just keeps on growing. It keeps on growing because dental implants are so lifelike, they’re as close as we can get to growing a new tooth after one has been lost. Implants are available at Wildflower Dental in Sun City…
Better and Better: The Future of Implants
At Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, we’re always reminding our patients to brush and floss, because it’s the best way to ensure healthy teeth and gums. But in spite of everyone’s best efforts, some of our patients are going to lose a tooth. When that happens, we recommend dental implants as the best solution.…
Implant-Supported vs. Traditional Dentures
Does it matter whether missing teeth are replaced with a set of traditional dentures, or with implant-supported dentures from Wildflower Dental in Sun City? Consider this: implant-supported dentures are so lifelike, they’re as close as anyone can come to getting back their natural teeth. Traditional dentures are made to rest on top of the gums,…
How Long Will Dental Implants Last?
Categories: Dental health, Dental implants
A dental implant from Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ is an ideal replacement for a missing tooth. Implants look and function like natural teeth, and can last for many years – twenty-five years and longer. Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great advances in dentistry, and they really seem to be…
Saliva And Dental Health
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
In this blog post from Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, we examine saliva and its role in your dental health. Saliva is mostly water. No surprises there. A small portion of it, though, is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the mouth is maintained by saliva,…
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This article from Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ is about brushing your teeth, and sticking to a regular schedule. The most common times for people to brush are morning and night. Common concerns that come with this routine involve hiccups in the schedule, from family life, shift work or exhaustion. Brushing your teeth, after…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is more common than you might think. At Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, we see patients with it almost every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until it’s diagnosed. Fortunately, it can be treated effectively, especially when we catch it early on. More commonly called ‘gum disease’, it is…
Be Glad We Have X-Ray Vision
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
During a dental checkup at Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can’t tell us everything we need to know, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses…
Do You Have A Sweet Tooth?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Do you crave sweets? Do you find it impossible to skip dessert, or resist a sweet pick-me-up snack in the middle of the day? You probably have a sweet tooth, and you probably know that already. At Wildflower Dental in Sun City AZ, we want to remind you of the effects of sugar on teeth.…
