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How to Fix a Chipped Tooth

How to Fix a Chipped Tooth

A “chipped” tooth is one of the more common conditions we see here at Delmarva Dental Services. Fortunately, there are a number of effective solutions for fixing chipped teeth and restoring dental health, function, and smile aesthetics. The two most popular options are: Porcelain Veneers Porcelain veneers are often the recommended solution for teeth that… Read More

Consequences of Tooth Loss

Consequences of Tooth Loss

Did you know that even just a single missing tooth can have serious effects on both dental function and oral health? While the most obvious consequences of tooth loss may be aesthetic, it is very important to know that missing teeth can cause a number of other problems that can endanger surrounding teeth and potentially… Read More

Dental Implants vs. Dentures

Dental Implants vs. Dentures

With the many innovations in the field of restorative dentistry that have been made over the years, individuals with missing teeth have a vast range of options to restore their dental health and function while enhancing the appearance of their smiles. Dental implants and traditional dentures are two of the most popular treatments for missing… Read More

How to Prevent Bone Loss After Tooth Extraction

How to Prevent Bone Loss After Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction should typically be a last resort. Pulling a tooth is generally reserved for cases where a tooth is so decayed or damaged that it is beyond saving with other treatment options, making extraction the best way to prevent further oral health deterioration. What’s important to remember is that, whether teeth have been extracted… Read More

Porcelain Veneers Vs. Crowns

Porcelain Veneers Vs. Crowns

Porcelain veneers and dental crowns are two of the most effective and commonly performed treatments available. While both of these options offer extraordinary restorative and cosmetic benefits, they are very distinct in many ways, which can make one more ideal than the other in certain cases.  Porcelain veneers are primarily designed to improve aesthetic concerns…. Read More

What Are My Tooth Replacement Options?

What Are My Tooth Replacement Options?

Missing teeth can not only affect smile aesthetics—they can also have significant consequences for long-term oral health and dental function. Just one missing tooth can create serious problems when left untreated, and this is the case even when the missing tooth is located in the back part of the mouth. Fortunately, there are many options… Read More

Does Wearing Dentures Affect Nutrition?

Does Wearing Dentures Affect Nutrition?

Some studies have suggested that, for some individuals, dentures may have an impact on nutrition. This is likely due to the fact that ill-fitting dentures may cause patients to have trouble chewing certain nutrient-rich foods. If denture-wearers avoid breads, meats, and vegetables that are necessary for maintaining good nutrition because they lack the ability to… Read More

How To Get Rid of a Tooth Infection

How To Get Rid of a Tooth Infection

A tooth infection can create numerous risks to both oral health and general health. It can also cause extreme and debilitating pain, in addition to a variety of other serious side effects. Fortunately, advanced treatment options such as root canal therapy from our dentists at Delmarva Dental Services can help you get rid of a… Read More

How Many Dental Implants Will I Need for My Implant Denture?

How Many Dental Implants Will I Need for My Implant Denture?

Implant dentures can serve as an effective “hybrid” version of two advanced missing teeth replacement techniques. By combining dental implants with a denture appliance, implant dentures can be an ideal option for patients with multiple missing teeth, as well as for those who may not be candidates for missing teeth replacement utilizing a dental implant… Read More

What’s the Difference Between Dental Implants and Dental Bridges?

What’s the Difference Between Dental Implants and Dental Bridges?

The options for missing teeth replacement are many and varied, and some treatments may be more ideal or desired, depending on each individual patient. Dental implants and dental bridges are some of the more effective and popular options available, and there are several distinctions between the two that can make one more preferable than the… Read More

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