Throughout human history, man has been trying to create the perfect set of false teeth, or dentures. Long before the legendary story of President George Washington’s wooden teeth—which were actually made of a combination of hippopotamus ivory, human teeth and parts of donkey and horse teeth—people needed to replace missing teeth. Archaeological evidence points to ancient Egyptian, Mayan and Etruscans of Italy attempting to construct primitive dentures. Today fortunately, advances in technology and dental materials have made dentures more comfortable, natural-looking and durable. Dr. Douglas Baldwin and his team at Foundation Dental Solutions in Arlington, TX, offer a variety of denture solutions for people who have either complete or partial tooth loss.
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Missing teeth can occur for a number of reasons, from simple genetics to an unfortunate accident. The one thing that doesn’t change, though, is that when teeth are lost, they must be replaced for both the health and function of your mouth. And when it comes to tooth replacement, dental implants are the absolute best choice you can make. Keep reading to learn what you can expect from 
As your Arlington dentist, Dr. Baldwin has preferred dental implants to replace missing teeth for years. Find out why they’re the best replacement option, and exactly how they work — you might find that dental implants are the solution you (and your smile!) have been waiting for.
Snoring is capable of being one of the most annoying sounds known to man. It happens at the worst time, too – while you’re sleeping. It may be so thunderous that it wakes you up from a deep sleep. And your partner? It’s even worse for them. If you suffer from loud snoring, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s something that’s out of your control…or is it? Snoring and sleep apnea have often been linked when it comes to diagnosing a patient with the disease. However, there are instances where snoring is not a symptom, thereby muddying the waters even more. How do you know if you suffer from sleep apnea? Our 