A Healthy Diet And Your Smile

Did you know that a healthy diet can improve your dental health? To promote healthy teeth and gums, reach for calcium-rich foods like fatty fish, cheese, yogurt and milk...along with fresh fruits and raw vegetables like apples, celery and carrots which can actually clean plaque from your teeth.

Since Vitamin C promotes gum health, incorporate plenty of kiwis into your diet. Just one large kiwi provides you with more than 100% of your Vitamin C needs for the day!  Hummus with a slice of fruit not only can tide you over until dinner, it can give your teeth the nutrients they need in order for your smile to last a lifetime.

It is never too late to reach for the healthy snack and avoid the foods that are high in carbohydrates. Foods high in carbs can stick to your teeth creating gum disease and dental decay. The longer these foods stay on the surface of your teeth the more susceptible you are for dental decay.

While reaching for an apple for an afternoon snack and a handful of nuts can keep your smile healthy, you’ll need to do more than just eat a healthy diet. For more information on how to keep your smile healthy, contact Dr. Denine Rice and her team today.

Fall is a time for fresh starts... so shouldn't that include your smile?

Add your dental health into your fall cleaning routine and schedule your six-month check-up today. At Rice Laser Periodontics and Implant Surgery, we offer comprehensive exams and maintenance appointments using cutting-edge technology for enhanced comfort and efficiency. Now is also a great time to toss the toothbrush - especially after a season of germs.

The summer time was spent on time with family, fun with friends and BBQ’s. While you were enjoying steak and other backyard BBQ meals, your smile may have been impacted. Millions of Americans every year forget to brush and floss over the summer season. Now is the time to reclaim your smile and dental health.

The longer you leave problems in your mouth, the more likely you are to be facing more severe dental problems. This may eventually include missing or cracked teeth, decay or a need for a crown. The more dental problems, the higher the cost and potential for dental problems that require time off of work. A quick visit to the periodontist can provide you with the cleaning you need to start your year off right.

For more information contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

Come on in for a sunny smile at Rice Laser Periodontics and Implant Surgery!

As the summer winds down and you head back to work your lunches may be filled with carbs and you may not have brushed the way you are supposed to. This year give yourself the gift of a beautiful, healthy smile. There is no time like the present to get the smile you deserve. There are multiple cosmetic options that Dr. Denine Rice and her team can help with.

If you are faced with uneven gums or receding gums, gum graft surgery can even out your gums. It is important for you to have self-confidence and a healthy smile can improve your self-confidence as you head back to work. If you have been to the periodontist and they have recommended gum graft surgery, it will be okay. Take a deep breath. With the latest technology and options this procedure has become more routine and requires less downtime.

Receding gums may be a problem you didn’t even notice you were facing. This usually occurs over time and isn’t always noticeable right away. Often times, you spend money on back to school clothes for your children, spend time on getting your nails done or fixing your hair. Now is the time to spend time on your smile.

For more information on improving your smile, contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

Your teeth are just like your fingerprints - they're uniquely yours!

This uniqueness is the reason Rice Laser Periodontics and Implant Surgery offers a variety of tailored services to make a smile that's also uniquely yours. From subtle enhancements to dental implants Dr. Denine Rice and her team have a multitude of options that can help to secure you the smile you deserve.

When you are meeting someone for the first time, your smile can draw them in. Your smile can be the difference between the job you want, and keeping the job you currently have. It may be the reason you build a connection with someone or someone misreads your intentions. These unique dental options, can allow you to create a smile that will last a lifetime.

Your teeth are made of the hardest bone in your body. They are designed to last a lifetime and when you take care of them, utilizing cosmetic procedures, your smile can get back to a beautiful and healthy smile.

Schedule your free consultation today to determine which treatments are right for your smile!

It's that most wonderful time of year again - sports season!

 Did you know that nearly one-third of all dental injuries are sports-related? And all too often it results in losing a tooth. Once you are missing one tooth, it is more likely that you will almost immediately lose another tooth. While missing one or two teeth may not see a big deal, other teeth may shift into the position of the missing tooth. As your teeth begin to shift it can cause problems for your jaw and bite, eventually resulting in a change in your facial structure. Once this occurs, you may be impacted by pain or jaw problems that make it difficult for you to consume the foods you love.

Mouthguards may seem like an unnecessary problem, it is well worth it to keep your smile intact. Store mouthguards may seem like an easier and less expensive of an option, but unfortunately store bought mouthguards, can create a problem for your smile. Custom made mouthguards are the perfect fit every time. You do not have to worry about it falling out, choking you or exposing your teeth because of an incorrect fit. 

For more information on mouthguards, contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

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5 Problems You Face When You Have Gum Disease

Gum disease may be a problem you do not think is important, or anything you need to spend time taking care of. But Dr. Denine Rice and her team feel that your gum health is critical. Gum disease research has shown that it doesn’t just impact your gums, but can potentially impact your entire body. Here are 5 other problems you may face when you have gum disease.

1.     Bleeding and swollen gums. As the gum disease progresses and turns into a more severe case of periodontal disease, your gums can begin to not look as healthy as they were before. They can begin to bleed easily and become painful when consuming foods that you normally enjoy.

2.     Heart disease, can become worse due to the inflammation that is present in your body when you are impacted by periodontal disease.

3.     Increased risk of stroke. Research found that individuals who have periodontal disease are more likely to have a stroke.

4.     Diabetes. Individuals who have diabetes are more likely to be impacted by diabetes.

5.     Other diseases. Inflammation that is left to run through your body and is not taken care of can begin to cause other diseases and break down your immune system.  

For more information on improving the health of your smile contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

1 Missing Tooth Is Too Many

When you look in the mirror is there a hole in the back where your tooth used to be? Did you have a dentist extract it thinking one day you would get it fixed? If time has passed and you have still not taken the time to replace your missing tooth, now is the time. Periodontist Dr. Denine Rice, recommends getting your missing tooth fixed immediately in order to get your smile back on track. 

One missing tooth can cause major problems that you did not plan for. One missing tooth can allow an opportunity for your other teeth to shift into place. Once this shift begins to happen, your bite can be off. As your bite shifts, your jaw alignment becomes a problem. This can eventually lead to pain, and extreme problems with your bite. It can also cause gum disease.

The gums are exposed in that area allowing food to stick in between the teeth for a longer period of time. The longer that food is stuck between your teeth, the more opportunity that decay and other problems can set in.

For more information on missing teeth and options for you to fix your smile, contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

Periodontal Disease Is The Silent Gum Killer

Do you have healthy gums? Or do your gums bleed when you floss? The unfortunate part about gum disease is that people often do not know when they have periodontal disease until the disease has set in and your gums are swollen and bleeding. At this stage it may require more expensive treatment, you may lose a tooth, or it may take several treatments in order to get your smile back on track.

While you may have plaque underneath your gum tissue that is causing inflammation and other problems, you may not know it until it is too late. Dr. Denine Rice recommends these 5 steps to keep your gums healthy and to stop periodontal disease in its tracks.

1. Brush and floss everyday. This is a no brainer and there is no other activity that can remove food from between the teeth the same way. Yet, millions of Americans skip this important step everyday.

2. Eat healthy food. Food that is high in water concentration and low in carbohydrates helps remove food from between the teeth in between brushing and flossing. The longer that food stays on your teeth the more problems that can occur.

3. Visit your periodontist on a regular basis. If your gums are bleeding or swollen visit the periodontist in order to get a good read on what is going on with your gums. Don’t wait until your teeth are loose and your gums are sensitive. Visit your dentist every six months to keep your gums healthy.

4. Drink water and avoid soda. The sugar content in soda can add to the problems that cause periodontal disease. Drinking water can help remove food from the teeth, decreasing your risk of periodontal disease.

5. Use a Waterpik plus flossing. A Waterpik can help to remove any remaining food that is deep below the gum line that flossing is not able to reach. Once you have flossed, use your Waterpik and ensure your gums are getting the treatment they deserve.

Your gums can last a lifetime. You just have to spend time taking care of them. For more tips on how to keep your gums healthy, contact Dr. Rice and her team today.

Take A Time Out and Improve Your Smile

Work is always busy. Do you feel you run from one place to another without slowing down? Need an excuse to slow down. We will give you one. Dr. Rice and her team love new patients. They want to help you to get the healthy gums you want. Being a periodontist means that Dr. Denine Rice and her team have spent the time in order to practice their specialty. They not only have the latest technology, but they utilize practices that are proven to help you keep your smile for a lifetime.

Laser periodontal surgery can remove plague and buildup around the gums. The laser is thin and does not require sutures which allows you to get back to the busy day you have planned.

Gum graft procedures can build up your gums to reduce the appearance of uneven teeth. While this procedure takes a little longer, you can enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile with gums that will frame your smile.

Dental implants can replace missing teeth. Patients who have one missing teeth are at risk to lose more. Missing teeth can not only impact your overall self-confidence it can significantly reduce your health.

For more information on healthy periodontal procedures that can improve your smile. 

Contact Dr. Rice and her team today.