The History of Dentures More than 36 million Americans do not have any teeth. Unfortunately, this state, called edentulism, is nothing new. Teeth have been removed due to decay and gum disease for thousands of years. People have also been attempting to replace those missing teeth for thousands of years. There is historical evidence that […]
September 20, 2017 What is a Dental Implant? Dental implants have been used predictably and successfully to replace missing teeth for decades. An implant is considered the best way to restore a missing tooth because it most closely resembles a natural tooth. It has a root form in the jawbone (simply called the implant or […]
CBCT Advanced Technology Dentistry is a constantly evolving and growing field. There are advances in technology and technique that allow us to improve the way we take care of our patients. One of the advances in dentistry that we are proud to offer at Timberlake Dental is three-dimensional imaging via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). […]
At Timberlake Dental, Dr. Chowning is committed to providing the latest technology so that you can have the best patient experience in our office. One of the most common procedures performed in every dental office is a crown (also known as a cap). A crown’s purpose is to completely cover and strengthen a tooth that […]
