Once patients decide they are interested in exploring the option of dental implants with a periodontist, they usually have many questions and there is a lot of information to be found. Following are a few facts about dental implants that are not always common knowledge. Full Restoration of Missing Teeth Dental implants offer full restoration… Continue reading 4 Things You May Not Know About Dental Implants
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Am I a candidate for All-on-4 implants?
Are you missing (or at risk of losing) all of your upper or lower teeth? Are you suffering through life with ill-fitting dentures? Have you been informed traditional dental implants are not an option for you due to advanced bone loss? Is your overall health within normal limits (no uncontrolled health conditions or impaired immune… Continue reading Am I a candidate for All-on-4 implants?
Dental implants: A great investment to your health
Dental implants can make a big difference in the look of your smile, your self-confidence, and your overall health. By replacing missing teeth, implants help keep the rest of your teeth healthy and also help you maintain a proper diet. Why Replace My Missing Teeth? Missing teeth are often considered to be just a cosmetic… Continue reading Dental implants: A great investment to your health
Can I replace both upper and lower teeth with All-on-4?
Dental implants are the best, most natural-looking choice for tooth replacement. However, some people are not good candidates for traditional implants because they have experienced bone loss in the jaw. If you have missing teeth but insufficient bone mass, All-on-4 dental implants can provide an excellent option. What are All-on-4 Dental Implants? Tooth loss naturally… Continue reading Can I replace both upper and lower teeth with All-on-4?
Is the dental implant prone to cavities or gum disease?
Dental implants are a permanent, natural-looking choice for tooth replacement. With proper care, they can last the rest of your life. Although they cannot decay, they slightly increase the likelihood of developing gum disease. Dental Implants and Cavities Dental implants are made of metal and porcelain or another tooth-colored substance. The metal is either titanium… Continue reading Is the dental implant prone to cavities or gum disease?
All-on-4: The Power of a Brand New Smile
Tooth loss is incredibly distressing. It affects all facets of a patient’s life—especially oral health and emotional well-being. The toll that tooth loss takes on a person is profound. Activities that were once done with ease, like eating and speaking, become cumbersome. Moreover, the trauma of losing teeth can make a person feel embarrassed and… Continue reading All-on-4: The Power of a Brand New Smile
Am I a Candidate For Dental Implants?
If you have lost a tooth, you can easily attest to how difficult daily life can be. Without teeth, eating food is cumbersome and speaking properly is difficult. To add further insult to injury, tooth loss leaves us with feelings of inadequacy and self-consciousness. Fortunately, dental implants are a solution to the far-reaching and devastating… Continue reading Am I a Candidate For Dental Implants?
Dental Implants For the Completely Edentulous
To be completely edentulous, or without any natural teeth, is a condition for which one can never be fully prepared. It’s a condition that never feels normal, and it presents an ongoing challenge for a significant portion of our society. Anyone with dentures can tell you that the simple act of eating or speaking can… Continue reading Dental Implants For the Completely Edentulous
All-On-4 Implants: Avoid a Lengthy Wait To Achieve An Attractive Smile
Balance is an important element in dentistry. Dentists strive to achieve the appropriate level of balance between art and science, function and aesthetics, risk and benefit, and even cost and reward. Creating dental work with the proper amount of balance can be personally and professionally rewarding for even the most experienced dentist. As a dental… Continue reading All-On-4 Implants: Avoid a Lengthy Wait To Achieve An Attractive Smile