Palm Dental Professionals Blog

Have you heard about dental implants? These relatively new tooth replacements have gained a lot of ground – and popularity – since the 1960’s. Designed with a titanium post to offer a full root-to-crown restoration, they provide superior durability, strength, and oral function for patients with missing teeth.

If that sounds interesting, you may want to know how long you can expect dental implants to last. After all, they’re… (Read More)

When a toothache disappears, it’s natural to feel relieved. After all, there should be no reason not to celebrate the end of annoying discomfort! Unfortunately, sudden relief might not be the good news you’re hoping for. Tooth pain often signals an underlying problem, and if it suddenly stops, it could mean the issue is getting worse, not better. Keep reading to learn why disappearing toothaches shouldn’t be ignored and why… (Read More)

Even if you consistently brush and floss your teeth twice daily to prevent dental problems, it’s still possible to have an emergency. For instance, you could develop a cavity somewhere difficult to see or access, resulting in a toothache. If you’re lucky, your troublesome tooth will make itself known during the day when you can call your dentist and ask for help.

However, many patients face pain or other… (Read More)

Since dentures aren’t “real” teeth, you may think it’s no big deal if they break. A fracture in your prosthetics won’t harm your smile, right? You can just keep using them until you find time for a fix. However, the truth is that broken dentures are a dental emergency; they threaten oral health. Patients should see a dentist quickly if a break happens. As for the specifics, read on and… (Read More)