From time to time, a tooth extraction is necessary to ensure that the health of the mouth is maintained. Numerous instigating factors can lead to this situation, including infection and physical damage. The dental goal is typically to keep as much of your natural biological matter in place. Sometimes the removal of an incisor or… Read more »
Our natural teeth give us a functional chewing surface, and so one of the most common questions about replacement centers around the connection to the jaw. It seems nearly everyone has a memory of a loved one or respected elder with a failing denture. Patients can put off a necessary extraction because they are worried… Read more »
In dentistry, the best approaches include proper planning and information. Appropriate knowledge can allow for the restoration and improvement of your smile not only in the immediate, but with the longer term goals in mind. By taking the time to consider the appropriate path forward for your oral health, we can help you look and… Read more »
There are endless ways that someone might lose a tooth. This situation might arise as a result of physical trauma, such as a car accident or an errant trip on the stairs. No matter how well you attend to your oral health, sometimes things are out of your control. The most important thing is that… Read more »
If you are thinking about the possibility of having dental implants for a smile replacement, you probably have a lot of questions! And while we always love to see you at the office, some of these questions may arise later on, when you’re at home. This is completely understandable, as this is a serious decision… Read more »
When people are preparing for dental implant surgery, they may have lingering questions about how the recovery process should go. Or if they are in the process of making that decision, there may be hesitancy because the patient feels unsure of how to care for these new prosthetics. It is easy to feel intimidated at… Read more »
If you are facing an extraction, you very well might be a little overwhelmed at the options for your future. Current technology gives us a few avenues when replacing a natural tooth with a prosthetic. Each mouth is unique, and creating a new structure has its own set of challenges and strengths as well. Your… Read more »
As technology evolves, we are seeing new and creative uses for implant technology. From single-tooth replacements to implant-supported dentures, there is a wide variety of options available to you and your smile. Not only are price points stabilizing, giving patients a more consistent gauge on their possibilities, but the development of new techniques including CAD,… Read more »
When people start to think about the possibility of replacing a tooth (or several) with a prosthetic, they may get a little overwhelmed. After all, you’ve spent your entire life with your natural biological material, so it may be a little strange and new to you. For most people, this is not something that they… Read more »
If you have lost a tooth, or even a few of them, you may be looking for a permanent solution that is durable enough to withstand the rigors of daily life. For many people, a dental bridge is stable enough of a prosthetic. However, there are drawbacks to this maneuver. For instance, a bridge requires… Read more »
When you have a serious case of periodontal disease, this could lead to tissues receding to expose sensitive portions of your roots. But our team can manage the disease and…
When you lose more than one natural tooth, this could lead to a weakened jaw that prevents you from being able to receive dental implants. To strengthen your smile and…
When you have a tooth that is too severely damaged to be treated with a dental restoration, then we could remove it to protect your smile from major complications. Our…
