http://www.stevenlittledmd.com Online dentistry blog Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:00:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dental Implants enable you to replace missing teeth and recapture the beauty and health of your smile after tooth loss. The loss of a tooth, for whatever reason, can have a significant effect on your self-esteem, confidence and facial appearance not to mention the rest of your mouth. Within our dental practice, ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/what-happens-when-i-lose-a-tooth/267/ Did you know smiling and laughing are actually healthy for you? It’s true! As well as being attractive; smiling and laughing are beneficial to your entire well-being! The psychological value of smiling and laughing is just as impressive. These activities release inner tension and repressed tendencies. When a person is ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/am-i-a-candidate-for-a-smile-makeover/265/ Dental Implants enable you to replace missing teeth and recapture the beauty and health of your smile after tooth loss. A dental implant is a metal fixture (usually a screw) that is surgically placed into the jaw bone. It takes on the role of an anchor within the mouth, for a ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/dental-implants-are-perhaps-todays-greatest-alternative-to-natural-teeth/258/ A denture is an appliance which is worn to replace lost or missing teeth.  There are generally 2 types of dentures available: a complete denture or partial denture. Complete dentures are used when all teeth are replaced on either the upper or lower jaws. Partial dentures on the other hand ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/cosmetic-dentures-are-removable-false-teeth-which-can-help-you-enhance-the-appearance-of-your-smile-and-the-health-of-your-mouth-after-tooth-loss/256/ Periodontal disease can cause tooth loss and from tooth loss your self esteem is affected and your confidence is lost.  As well as being a primary cause in lack of self-confidence for numerous people, missing teeth can have a number of negative effects on your health.  Often when missing teeth ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/dentures-can-restore-your-smile/209/ Many people find it challenging to maintain a healthy level of confidence when they are suffering from the negative impacts of missing teeth. Not, only do missing teeth affect your confidence, but biting irregularities, caused by tooth loss can have a negative effect on eating habits and this can lead ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/are-the-effects-of-tooth-loss-preventing-you-from-having-a-beautiful-smile/206/ Good oral hygiene is important for maintaining your overall health. Prevention is always better than cure and it is advisable to be educated on dental health by your dentist through regular dental checkups and treatments. Dental care can sometimes be the forgotten part of a healthy lifestyle, and while its importance is ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/the-importance-of-preventative-dentistry/194/ The loss of a tooth or multiple teeth can be a devastating occurrence and has the potential to create a significant impact on the well-being of your mouth and subsequent overall health. Restricted ability to perform natural functions, a weakened jawbone, permanent damage to remaining teeth and an aesthetically lacking ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/the-difference-between-full-and-partial-dentures/192/ Dr. Steven Little’s eyes are fixed on removables. Dentists hate to do them and patients today don’t want to wear them. But when the fixed prosthodontic work that’s been in their mouths for 10 to 15 years begins to fail, aging patients run out of options and it’s time to consider ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/where%e2%80%99s-the-money-by-pam-johnson-as-featured-on-july-29-2009-dentalproductsreportcom/188/ Suffering from dental phobia can be a common and problematic issue for many people, resulting in the neglected oral care and treatment critical for long term health and vitality. Whilst many people shy away from visiting the dentist altogether as a result of their fear, their oral health and hygiene ... http://www.stevenlittledmd.com/overcoming-your-fear-of-the-dentist/144/