Posts by Tatiana SEO
Second Stage Implant Surgery: What to Expect From Your Abutment Procedure
Second stage implant surgery is a minor, usually outpatient procedure that uncovers your dental implant and connects the abutment, the small piece your new tooth will eventually attach to. At Prime Dental Care in Milwaukie, Dr. Thomas Cardwell provides restorative dental care for implants that are already in place. Knowing what the abutment step involves,…
Read MoreDo Partial Dentures Damage Other Teeth?
Partial dentures can damage other teeth, but the risk concentrates on a small, specific group of natural teeth called abutment teeth, the ones a partial denture’s clasps and rests grip on either side of the gap it fills. Nearly all of the pressure and plaque risk that comes with a partial passes through that small…
Read MoreLoose Dentures in Elderly Patients: Causes and Fixes
Loose dentures in elderly patients almost always trace back to a specific, identifiable change in the mouth, not general wear and tear from time. A denture that once fit well and now clicks, slips, or feels unstable is responding to something happening underneath it, whether that is the bone, the gums, or the saliva that…
Read MoreDry Mouth in Seniors: Causes and Treatment
A dry, sticky mouth is one of the most common complaints among older adults, and one of the most misunderstood. Most people assume it comes with age, the way gray hair and reading glasses do, so they reach for water, wait for it to pass, and never mention it to their dentist. The truth is…
Read MoreGum Disease Symptoms in Older Adults: What to Watch For
Bleeding when you brush is not a normal part of getting older. It is the most common early sign of gum disease, and most people ignore it for years. The encouraging part is that in its early stage, gum disease in older adults is both preventable and reversible. The trouble is that it rarely hurts…
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