If you’re dealing with missing teeth and are not sure whether to choose dentures or dental implants, check out six key differences between these procedures that could help you decide: How They Work A dental implant is an artificial tooth made from three distinct elements: a metal post, an abutment, and a dental crown. The […]
Many people, when faced with the extraction of a permanent tooth, consider the option of not replacing it. It can be tempting to leave the space empty. The reason you should replace lost teeth is that it is genuinely better for your oral health. In this week’s blog, we will explain the why and how […]
We know that, as a patient, there are many times when you hear our recommendation for a specific type of procedure and ask yourself (or us) “Why do I need that?”. The overall goal that we maintain as your dental professionals is to help you maintain a completely healthy mouth. In general, most of our […]
Many people who choose to replace a missing upper molar with a dental implant hear that they need an additional procedure called a sinus lift. In this week’s article, we will explain what a sinus lift is and why many people require it in order to replace a missing upper tooth. What is a Sinus […]
Most people have heard the term “bridge” in connection with dentistry or dental treatment. We have heard some use it incorrectly to describe dental work that is not technically a bridge, so we will clarify exactly what a bridge is in this week’s blog. What Dental Problem Can a Dental Bridge Correct? A dental bridge […]
Now that you have a cute, but slightly annoying, Christmas jingle on replay in your mind . . . you know where we’re going with this. Maybe for Christmas, you could replace one or more missing teeth! Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth People often think that a missing tooth, when it isn’t in a […]
A dental implant has one of the highest long-term success rates of all dental restorations. More than ninety percent of implants are functioning well at ten years after placement! While dental implants cannot get cavities like natural teeth can, there is some important maintenance and care essential to an implant’s long-term success. The two most […]
Dental implants offer one of the most important advances in the replacement of a missing tooth: replacement of the whole tooth. Implants are the only tooth replacement that replace the root, providing an anchor into the jawbone. This is what gives them such great advantages over other tooth replacement options. Most Cosmetic Option There are […]
