Your dental implants are made to last a long time—just like your natural teeth. Now that you have a full and healthy smile, your main goal should be to keep it looking great and in good shape. So how do you make sure your dental implants in Sunnyvale last as long as they’re intended? Keep reading to find out some helpful tips on how to set your implants up for long-term success.

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Missing teeth can take a toll on just about every aspect of your life. Finding a high-quality replacement is important for your continued health and happiness. Dental implants offer a comprehensive solution that does your smile good, and there are also a number of emotional benefits that come with this option as well. We can count 5 at least — learn what they are below.

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When you think about spring cleaning, you probably make a mental checklist of all the things you need to do. Perhaps you want to get the carpets cleaned, steam the curtains, vacuum under all the furniture, and donate all the clothes that don’t fit anymore. But there is something you should add to your spring cleaning list: Clearing out your bathroom cupboard. Your dentist in Sunnyvale helps you decide which oral hygiene products to throw away and which ones to keep.

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Everyone knows that when you undergo surgery, there’s always a risk. Thankfully, if you have missing teeth and are facing oral surgery to receive dental implants, you have a very high success rate with minimal risk—up to 98% success to be exact! With those odds, your dentist is excited to explain why you should consider getting dental implants in Sunnyvale and all the benefits they can give you.

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We know it’s a little early to start thinking about the New Year, but if you’ve got dental insurance, it’s actually a perfect time to gear up for 2018. Did you know that most insurance plans are set to start over on January 1, meaning that any benefits you haven’t used will end up expiring when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve?

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You probably don’t think too much about your routine cleaning and checkup appointments at the dentist, except maybe that you don’t want to go. Perhaps they crop up at inconvenient times for your work or your children’s school schedule, and you wonder why it is you have to go twice a year – especially if your teeth don’t hurt. Well, your family dentist in Sunnyvale is here to share some reasons why your six-month visits are more important than you think.

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You’ve probably heard this statement from your dentist, and you’ll keep hearing it: taking care of your teeth and gums do much more than help you maintain a beautiful smile, it’s about your keeping your whole body in good health! When most patients think about being healthy, the mouth probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But your oral and overall health are closely correlated. That’s why it’s so critical to not only your oral health to visit Dr. George T. Philip, but your overall health. Come receive your preventive care before it’s too late and you’re googling for a “dentist near me!”

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You started smoking cigarettes around the time you were in high school. It quickly became a part of your personality. At some point, you developed a bad sore throat and thought, “Oh my God, please don’t let this be cancer.” You decided to quit for the first time. After your throat got better, one stressor leads to another and you decided to switch to the tin of chewing tobacco rather than squares. Sounds too familiar, right? Ultimately, you gave into your addiction and justified it with, “It’s my only bad habit.” Your Sunnyvale dentist understands how difficult it can be to quit using tobacco, we run into patients that use it all the time! However, that does not make it any better for either your general or oral health. If you think that going smokeless is better for you, think again. Tobacco—no matter what form—is chipping away at your well-being.

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Are you tired of feeling that pit in your stomach whenever you meet someone new? What do they think when you don’t smile? Did they notice your teeth when you talked? When you live with crooked teeth, it’s always on your mind, and it has an affect on your confidence. You’ve thought about straightening your teeth, but perhaps you have questions. Dr. George T. Philip, your Invisalign provider in Sunnyvale, has answers to your Invisalign FAQs.

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If your family was a band, you’d be the manager. If they were an army, you’d be the general. You’re the one who keeps everything organized and makes sure everyone is taken care of, and of course that includes their teeth as well. It’s such a pain to drive everyone to their own dentist, but they need the treatments only they can provide. You’d rather just bring everyone to one place. Isn’t there a doctor in your area that is able to take care of your whole family and will take your MetLife dental insurance? Fortunately, Dr. George T. Philip will do exactly that. His practice is the “one-stop shop” for local families, and today, we’re going to show you why you only need one MetLife dentist in Sunnyvale for everyone you care about. (more…)