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Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and they are one of the most resilient parts of your body—withstanding mild trauma, various infections, adolescent cavities, and decades of chewing food. 

As a result, singular oral health issues are more likely to present at certain life stages. 

Here’s what to expect from your oral health at various points during your lifetime.

Dentistry through Age 18

After your adult teeth erupt, you’re more likely to develop cavities, get braces or Invisalign, or suffer an injury at play. 

This is the stage where developing good oral hygiene practices can last a lifetime. Brush and floss at least twice per day, visit your dentist regularly and have your ...

Fingernail biting can be detrimental to your overall health; consider the items you touch during the day and the bacteria trapped underneath your nails! 

It’s also important to consider your oral health when biting your nails. This bad habit can lead to everything from bacterial infections to jaw disorders. 

Here are a few potential consequences of nail-biting.

Bacterial Infections

A study conducted several years ago found that people who bite their nails have more gram-negative bacteria in their bodies than people who abstain from this bad habit. Gram-negative bacteria can cause several types of infection, including oral. 

Teeth Grinding

Some studies have shown a link between nail biting and teeth grinding (bruxism). Teeth grinding wears down ...

If you have anxiety about your dental treatment, we want you to know that you are not alone. Many patients come to Wright Dental Center because we provide personalized patient care for fearful patients.

Our gentle and expert team has a knack for putting anxious patients at ease. Not only is each member of our team hand-selected and expertly trained, but they are also kind and compassionate individuals who enjoy caring for our patients.

When our gentle touch is not enough to calm nervous patients, we also offer sedation dentistry in our Cincinnati, OH dental office.

How Sedation Dentistry Helps Dental Patients

• Nitrous oxide – Our mildest form of sedation will take the ...

If you recently dealt with tooth loss or the news that dental extractions are in your future, it’s the perfect time to consider your options to replace your missing teeth. Dental implants are one of the most popular choices in our Cincinnati, OH dental office. With the many benefits they provide, it’s no wonder!

Dental Implants Are Like Having Your Tooth Back

Instead of just filling the space left by a missing tooth, dental implants replace the entire tooth, including the root. Because dental implants are rooted in bone, and because they integrate with your natural jawbone, they keep your bone healthy and prevent deterioration due to tooth loss.

Dental implants also ...

If you are looking for a dentist in Cincinnati who offers advanced procedures such as dental implant placement, orthodontics, and extractions, you should probably double check that they have the latest 3-D technology to make those procedures go as smoothly as possible.

Benefits of 3-D Imaging

Having a 3-D view of the mouth, jaw, bone, and teeth is beneficial for a number of procedures, giving patients better results, overall.

Extractions without the Guesswork

Curved roots, impacted teeth, and overcrowding can make extractions complicated. By knowing the details of each unique case, we can plan accordingly to make your dental extractions, including wisdom teeth, more successful and less invasive.

All great dentistry requires precise planning. ...

Prevention is the key to a healthy smile, and it begins with healthy oral hygiene habits and routine visits to your dentist for cleanings and exams. 

These appointments are essential for avoiding oral health problems, but, beyond that, they are also an excellent resource for you. Your dental team wants you to ask questions at these appointments because they know that involved, informed patients enjoy better overall oral health.

5 Questions to Ask Your Dentist

If you have a dental appointment coming up, here are a few questions you should consider asking: 

• How often should I get a dental checkup? The American Dental Association recommends two checkups and cleanings a year, but more frequent ...

With our CEREC milling unit and CAD/CAM technology, we are able to take what once would take two or even more visits and accomplish everything in one visit without leaving the office. We use the CAD/CAM technology to create a 3D image of your mouth and design the perfect dental crown for you using the same materials the labs use. We at Wright Dental Center are pleased that we can help out or patients with a busy life or ones who do not want to make multiple trips by offering this service.

Crowns are used to strengthen teeth that are weakened by injury or decay. Crowns can also be beneficial ...