Posts Tagged ‘missing teeth’
Dental Implants vs. Dental Bridges: Which Tooth Replacement Option Is Right for You?
Replacing a Missing Tooth Is About More Than Filling a Space Losing a tooth affects far more than your appearance. A missing tooth can change the way you chew, alter your bite, accelerate bone loss, and even affect the shape of your face over time. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers excellent solutions to restore both your…
Read MoreDental Implants vs. Dentures: Which Tooth Replacement Option Is Right for You?
Replacing Missing Teeth Is About More Than Restoring Your Smile Losing one or more teeth can affect far more than your appearance. Missing teeth can make eating difficult, change the way you speak, accelerate bone loss, and gradually alter your facial appearance. Many patients also experience a loss of confidence that impacts both their personal…
Read More8 Benefits Of Dental Implants
Dental implants have revolutionized dentistry, offering a permanent solution for missing teeth and restoring oral function and aesthetics. This article will explore eight significant benefits of dental implants, highlighting their impact on oral health, quality of life, and confidence. What Is The Dental Implant Process? The dental implant process typically involves several appointments over several…
Read MoreWhat Are Bridges In Dentistry?
Dental Bridges are fabricated out of 2 or more dental crowns covering teeth on either side of the missing tooth (there will be a gap present). Dental bridges literally just bridge the gap created my at least one missing tooth but can be multiple missing teeth the dental bridge is replacing. Bridges are made up…
Read MoreTop Reasons To Say Yes To Dental Implants
Dental implants have slowly become a treatment staple in dentistry and in patient’s lives for over 60 years. In the earliest days of dentistry, patients with lost teeth had limited options that came with drawbacks. Dental implants have given dentists the ability to restore a patient’s smile to a more natural looking and comfortable feeling…
Read MoreWhy Are Early Orthodontic Evaluations Necessary?
In the past, orthodontics was routinely an early teen event that began once all of the baby teeth were gone and permanent teeth were in. Recent advances in the understanding of a child development as well as modern materials have re-evaluated the time for orthodontic treatment to an earlier age. It is now recommended by…
Read MoreWhy Replace A Lost Tooth?
Do you have a missing tooth (or teeth) that need to be replaced? Throughout our lives, teeth can be lost for a variety reasons. They can be lost from tooth decay, periodontal disease, nutritional neglect, and accidents. Missing teeth can compromise your eating habits, speech, health, and appearance. The loss of a front tooth can negatively…
Read MoreDaily Headaches? Check With Your Dentist
Most of us have had the occasional headache or neck ache. It comes with the stresses of the world we live in. We often overlook our teeth as a possible cause of headaches, but it should not be ruled out. The forces we each use, all day long, day after day, when eating, chewing, and…
Read MoreAre You a Candidate for Dental Implants? Here’s What I Look for as a Cosmetic and Implant Dentist
Missing a Tooth Doesn’t Automatically Mean You Need an Implant One of the first questions patients ask me is surprisingly simple: “Am I even a candidate for dental implants?” The answer is often yes—but not always for the reasons people expect. Many patients assume they’re either “too old,” have “too much bone loss,” or have…
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