Binder Family Dental Blog

Dental implants are a wonderful way to rebuild your smile, and replace missing or badly damaged teeth. In years past, if you lost a tooth, your options were rather limited. In many cases, you could either get a bridge, or dentures. Dr. Ari Binder of 360 Dental Group in Eugene, is an expert in dental implants, as well as cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

Sugar is not your friend. Besides being linked to obesity and diseases like diabetes, sugar greatly increases the rate of tooth decay because many of the bacteria living in your mouth feed on it. As they do, they produce certain acids that attack and weaken the enamel that protect your teeth. Eating or drinking beverages and foods high in sugar is like inviting in an army of tiny dental saboteurs to undermine your oral health.

In your average supermarket or pharmacy, patients searching for any kind of health-related goods are bombarded by a cavalcade of brands and options, often leaving many people confused on just what product is best for them. Toothpaste is no different. Toothpaste, which is at the cornerstone of at-home dental health, comes in a multitude of varieties, each carrying their own promises and benefits. But how do you sort through this sea of options in order to find the toothpaste that is best for your dental health? Here’s a short guide on how to pick your toothpaste, according to your dentist.

While many people seem to know that poor dental care can ultimately cost them their teeth, many do not know that it can also cost them in an even deadlier way. Medical studies have confirmed over and over again that there is a strong link between heart disease and poor dental care. At 360 Dental Group, we honestly care about you and your teeth. That’s why we created this helpful guide to better dental (and heart) health.

A healthy smile isn’t just one of the first things people notice about you, it is an essential part of your body’s overall condition and wellbeing. You may have heard it before, that oral health is directly related to potential conditions in other areas of your body. Did you know that there is evidence that gum disease can contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease later in life?