Meadowbrook Dentistry Blog

About ¾ of Americans have dental insurance. However, since many seniors are no longer working, they are no longer receiving dental benefits through an employer. This can make it very challenging to get quality oral healthcare at an affordable price. Dental care is important at every age, but especially for seniors. If you no longer have dental insurance, you will be pleased to learn that there is another option to get affordable dental care – a dental membership plan. For an annual rate, you can get many of the same benefits of dental insurance. Continue reading to learn a few ways they can benefit seniors.

Gum disease is one of the most well-known oral health problems; from a young age, most people are taught that gingivitis is a problem, and that dental hygiene is necessary to avoid it.

Despite this fact, however, there’s a lot about gum disease that people don’t know. For example, while gingivitis is fairly common, people are often unaware how serious the advanced stages of the disease can be. In some circumstances, the issues with the gums can become difficult to even treat.

In the interest of helping people understand this condition, here’s what you should know about how gum disease progresses and how it’s treated.

It’s common knowledge that using tobacco products is bad for your teeth. They contain nicotine which lowers your blood oxygen levels and reduces blood flow which impacts your oral well-being. Your teeth and gums can’t get the valuable nutrients they need which can lead to problems like periodontitis, cavities, oral cancer, and tooth loss. Did you know, though, that it’s equally as dangerous for those with dentures? Keep reading to learn 4 reasons why!

Jaw pain, headaches, ringing in the ears — those are just a few of the possible symptoms caused by TMJ disorder (TMD). If you struggle with this condition, you might be curious about your treatment options. Can braces fix your TMJ disorder, or is there a faster and more convenient solution that you might be a candidate for? This blog post explains what you should know.

As you prepare to sit down and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may be thinking about all the different people who have positively influenced your life. From your parents, siblings, significant other, or even your co-workers, you may have many individuals you want to express your gratitude to. But what about your dentist? This person takes care of your teeth and gums so that you can smile confidently in your holiday pictures, right? As you make your list for 2023, consider these four reasons to be thankful for your dentist this Thanksgiving.

TMJ disorder, sometimes called TMD or simply TMJ, is a condition that afflicts the jaw joint. It is often associated with symptoms like facial pain, difficulty chewing, and popping and clicking in the jaw. But did you know that it can be the cause of dozens of other issues? It might even be to blame for your eye pain! How is that the case, and what can you do to find relief? This blog post explains what you should know.

Whether you’re in the process of recovering from a tooth extraction or preparing for one due to factors like decay, trauma, or overcrowding, the idea of restoring your smile with dentures may be quite appealing. Given that dentures are a commonly sought-after solution, you might be interested in understanding the timeframe for acquiring them after having your teeth extracted. Read on to delve into the timeline for obtaining dentures following a tooth extraction.

There are several reasons tooth extraction can be necessary—trauma, decay, and mouth crowding to name a few. In all these cases, there is one complication from the treatment that seems to be brought up more often than not: dry socket.

Dry socket has established itself as the boogeyman of extraction treatment, but what is it and how can you avoid it? Continue reading to learn more about this rare, but painful complication that can be inflicted after tooth extraction.

When you finish your drink, do you ever find yourself automatically reaching into the cup and picking up an ice cube or two to chew on? Plenty of people fall into this habit before they know it, especially during the summer. On the surface, it may seem harmless and can even be a handy way to cool off. However, the reality is that it could lead to a dental emergency if you aren’t careful. Your dentist is here to explain the dangers of chewing on ice and how you can stop yourself from doing it.

When people talk about the dental procedures that patients dread the most, root canals somehow always top the list. For some reason, they’ve gotten a reputation as painful, invasive procedures that leave patients wincing.

It may be a good idea to have an honest conversation about discomfort associated with root canal treatment, and whether there’s anything for you to worry about. Here’s what you should know.