If your dentist recommends extracting one of your teeth, you may initially feel alarmed. This is understandable as you would like to preserve as many of these structures that will not regrow after removal! You may hesitate when thinking about your comfort throughout the procedure or the process of recovery. Please do not let these… Read more »
The suggestion to remove one of your natural teeth is sometimes met with hesitancy. After all, the goal of other oral health procedures is to preserve as much healthy part of your tooth as possible. Treatments such as dental crowns and fillings support your structure after physical trauma or decay, but sometimes an injury is… Read more »
Your difficulties with tooth loss can go beyond how it affects your smile. One absent tooth can seriously compromise your ability to bite and chew. It can also lead to difficulties as teeth next to this absence go without support and gradually loosen in time. With all that said, the right prosthetic treatment solution can… 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 »
Many people struggle with failing teeth, and those rates only increase with age. For those of us on the older side of the spectrum, the worry of replacing a full set of teeth can be a seriously anxiety-inducing endeavor. But today, we are able to use some of the advancement that we have gleaned from… Read more »
So, you are ready to replace your missing teeth. If you’re missing one or a few, you may have heard that it’s possible to address partial tooth loss with a dental bridge, partial, or implants. As a result, it’s time to wade through your options, attempting to figure out which one is going to check off… Read more »
Your healthy, natural teeth are typically meant to last for life with the right care and maintenance. While modern replacement teeth are more lifelike than they’ve ever been, most cannot mimic your teeth’s strength, stability, and integration with your jawbone and oral structures – except dental implants. Crafted from biocompatible titanium, dental implant posts are… Read more »
When you take a look at the open space in your smile, you may experience a variety of reactions. Many patients feel embarrassed by the new appearance of their smile, some are extremely frustrated by the challenge that tooth loss presents when it comes to dental hygiene, and others feel most upset by the changes… Read more »
Though many patients have heard of dental implants, even if they haven’t lost any teeth, not all patients realize their importance, or the substantial benefits of replacing lost teeth roots. A traditional dental bridge, partial denture, or complete denture can be crafted to fit nearly all tooth loss patients’ needs, whether they’ve lost one, several,… Read more »
When you lose a tooth, there is more to be concerned about than just the appearance of your smile; there are also the biological changes to your jawbone and dental ridges. Losing teeth can cause remaining ones to shift out of place, and can result in your jawbone losing density from lack of root stimulation…. 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…
