St. Helena Dental Studio is dedicated to helping you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. We believe that good oral hygiene is essential for overall health and well-being, as it helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease and promotes fresh breath and a confident smile.

At our clinic, we understand the importance of oral hygiene and offer a range of services and resources to help you achieve and maintain optimal dental health. Whether you're looking for tips on brushing and flossing or details on oral hygiene basics, we are here to guide you. We are one call away from you!

Oral Hygiene Basics St Helena

What are the Basics of Oral Hygiene Practices?

Oral hygiene is all about maintaining the cleanliness of your mouth and teeth to prevent oral health problems such as cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. The basics of oral hygiene include:

  • Brushing your teeth twice a day
  • Flossing daily
  • Using mouthwash to freshen your breath and kill bacteria

We recommend maintaining a healthy diet and limiting sugary and acidic foods and drinks that can damage tooth enamel. Regular dental check-ups and cleanings at our office are essential to remove tartar buildup and detect potential oral health issues.

Who are Eligible Candidates for All-on-4 Implants?

Wearing these dental implants may be a suitable option for individuals who:

  • Have experienced extensive tooth loss or severe periodontal disease
  • Are unable to wear traditional dentures due to discomfort, slipping, or difficulty speaking and eating
  • Have significant bone loss in their jaw, which may make conventional dental implant placement difficult
  • Want a permanent solution for tooth replacement
  • Have good overall health and do not have any medical conditions that could affect the success of the procedure, such as uncontrolled diabetes or a weakened immune system

All-on-4® Versus Dentures

There are several ways in which All-on-4® implants are better than dentures. Patients take care of All-on-4® implants in the same way they care for their natural teeth by brushing each day. The implants also operate in the same way as natural teeth, so the patient does not have to be cautious of what he or she eats. Along with the fact that patients do not have to remove All-on-4® implants when eating or cleaning the teeth, there is also no need for uncomfortable wires or brackets to hold the implants in place. Even more importantly for patients, the dental implants allow anyone to eat what the heart desires. You do not have to worry about hot or cold affecting your dentures. You also can bite down with up to 70 percent more force, which allows you to eat the foods that you love. Finally, All-on-4® implants look exactly like your natural teeth. No one will be able to tell that you are wearing a dental prosthetic. From a dental health perspective, it is important to note that when you have All-on-4® implants, it is going to prevent bone deterioration in the jawbone and ultimately restore your facial features by fighting resorption. The process of resorption involves the implants stimulating the jaw to send a message to the body that the jaw is supporting teeth once again. Resorption will help the jawbone to regain some of the mass that it has lost previously. Many of our patients who visit our office notice a difference in their facial structure as a result.

Reach Our Dentists for Oral Hygiene Basics in St. Helena

Our team of experienced dental professionals provides personalized care that meets your orthodontic needs and goals. We use the latest techniques and technologies to ensure your oral health is in the best possible condition. So, if you're ready to take the first step towards a healthy smile, explore our hygiene basics by scheduling an appointment with St. Helena Dental Studio!
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The Process of Getting All-on-4® at St. Helena Dental Studio

Typically, the surgery takes approximately two hours and 30 minutes per arch. We can install your All-on-4® implants on your upper, lower, or both arches at the same time. While a dentist may make the process look easy, the surgery is a complex procedure that we can complete at an efficient pace. The process of getting All-on-4® implants can be laid out in four steps:
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A detailed examination where we will look at your records, existing conditions, whether you have a denture, what your facial structure needs are, and any other factors that may come into play when placing your implants.
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Typically involves CT scans, which are 3D pictures, of the jawbone. The scans include the positions of the replacement teeth, while also giving us critical information about where the bone sinuses and nerves are located for the implants.
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Involves creating a computer simulation of the implants, which we digitally position into the jawbone at the appropriate location to give you the most support from your replacement teeth. We can adjust the implants as need be and fabricate your new set of teeth for your needs.
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Finally, the most important step is the oral surgery. During surgery, we will provide you with anesthesia and then place the implants directly into your jawbone to secure your new set of teeth in place.