Good Samaritan Dental Implant Institute

12/15/2024

It is no secret that sugar isn’t good for your teeth. Sugar can often be the cause of toothache, sensitivity, pain, and other symptoms of tooth decay. Even knowing this, it is still so difficult to avoid sugary snacks and beverages!

Here are 9 Ways To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Sugar

There are lots and lots of great ways to satisfy your sweet tooth that don’t involve giving in to the craving for refined sugars!

12/11/2024

Edible goodies abound when the holiday decorations come out and the gift giving begins. The holidays are magical and full of cheer, but they can also bring on a toothache if you’re not careful.

Here's a helpful article on How To Care For Your Teeth During The Holidays

6 Great Tips On Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During The Holidays.

12/08/2024

Anyone who is missing a tooth might be a good candidate for dental implant surgery. Dental implants are one of the best possible solutions for a missing tooth, because they provide a permanent replacement for it.

Here's a helpful article on Understanding the Anatomy of a Dental Implant and How it Works

There are three major elements involved with dental implant surgery: the implant itself, the restoration, and the abutment.

12/04/2024

Going to the dentist can be a stressful experience, no matter what you have done. Trusting the health of your teeth to someone can be intimidating, especially if you have a traumatic experience in your past.

Here's a helpful article on Avoiding Common Dental Scams

Here are some common scams that unethical dentists have been known to attempt to deceive their patients with, and how to avoid them.

11/28/2024

Today, we pause to count our blessings and celebrate the joy of togetherness. Whether you're feasting with family or sharing a moment of gratitude with friends, may your day be filled with warmth, love, and laughter. 🧡

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2024

If you are missing teeth, have loose dentures, need teeth pulled, or have a loose bridge then it might be time to invest in dental implants. What are some of the best dental implants? One example is Straumann dental implants.

Here's a helpful article on How Does the 3D Scanning Process Work As Part of The Straumann Digital Workflow

If you are missing teeth, have loose dentures, need teeth pulled, or have a loose bridge then it might be time to invest in dental implants. What are some of the best dental implants? One example is Straumann dental implants. What are Straumann dental implants? Straumann dental implants are the fine...

11/24/2024

Cavities and general tooth decay eat away at the teeth’s protective barrier. The symptoms of tooth decay start with the thin film of sticky bacteria called plaque that constantly collects on your teeth.

Here's a helpful article on Common Symptoms of Tooth Decay

The symptoms of tooth decay start with the thin film of sticky bacteria called plaque that constantly collects on your teeth.

11/20/2024

Edible goodies abound when the holiday decorations come out and the gift giving begins. The holidays are magical and full of cheer, but they can also bring on a toothache if you’re not careful.

Here's a helpful article on How To Care For You Teeth During The Holidays

6 Great Tips On Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During The Holidays.

11/13/2024

Did you know that dental anxiety affects one in every three people? Dental anxiety can severely affect your oral health and is often a significant barrier to receiving dental treatment.

Here's a helpful article on How To Combat Dental Anxiety

Did you know that dental anxiety affects one in every three people? Dental anxiety can severely affect your oral health and is often a significant barrier to receiving dental treatment. There are many practical ways to combat dental anxiety including: Finding the right dental provider and communicat...

11/10/2024

One of the most important factors in successful dental implant surgery is having enough bone in place where the implant will be installed.

Here's a helpful article on What to Expect if You Need a Sinus Lift Before Getting Dental Implants

Sinus lift surgery causes minimal discomfort for most patients, and provides you with the best chance for a successful dental implant in the upper back jaw.

11/07/2024

Do you feel comfortable smiling at people you meet for the first time? If you have crooked, stained, chipped, or missing teeth, you may try to smile with tight lips or not smile at all. Cosmetic dental procedures can help.

Here's a helpful article on Transform Your Smile With These Common Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Transforming your smile can give you a new lease on life. Check out these five common cosmetic dentistry procedures that will keep you smiling!

11/03/2024

Sedation for oral surgery and dental implants is used to help alleviate anxiety and pain. Sedation is also used for bone grafting, tooth extraction and wisdom tooth extraction, to name a few.

Here's a helpful article on Sedation for Oral Surgery and Dental Implants

Sedation for oral surgery, dental implants, bone grafting, and tooth extraction is used to alleviate anxiety and pain and to bring comfort.