Dental Implants 101

Common Questions About Dental Implants Before advances in technology, one of the saddest days for a dentist and their patient was finding that a tooth could not be saved. In fact, over time teeth may actually have to ‘retire’ for a variety of reasons. This can include fracturing your tooth while eating, or an infection. Thanks to dental implants, you no longer... read more »

Can Gum Disease Cause Kidney Disease?

The systemic link between gum disease, heart disease and stroke has been long established. New research has now documented that gum disease can also affect your kidneys. Gum disease is a very insidious disease, and as a silent disease, it can continue to cause great damage without the person even knowing that they have gum disease. It takes a long... read more »

Welcome to Our New Blog!

Here at Southwest Dental Center, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »