With the advancements in dental technology, most people are unsure as to whether dental implants are the best solution for missing teeth. Despite the above uncertainty, it is important to note that a dental implant, unlike traditional dentures, will give you a...
Don’t think you’re alone if you are suffering from tooth loss. Nearly 200 million Americans are missing one tooth at least, and more than 35 million have lost all their teeth. The process of replacing your natural teeth can be a difficult one, but at...
When patients weigh their artificial tooth options, there are so many available treatments it can be overwhelming. For those who are dealing with tooth loss for the first time, their decision can be a lot of guesswork even with the benefit of professional guidance....
Losing a tooth can be traumatic on many levels. Looking strictly at the physical aspect of things, tooth loss can be extremely painful. Since tooth loss requires a significant alteration in the way you eat and chew food, there are going to be major changes in your...
Getting dental implants to replace your missing teeth can improve the quality of your life in a big way. Dental implants can help you eat all your favorite food, help you to speak without a lisp, and allow you to smile openly. The great thing about dental implants is...
As with most anything, people have different sized feet and hands. Every single person is different. We are not carbon copies of each other. Those differences can show in eye color and hair color as well as in our mouths. Each of us have different shapes to our teeth...
Has your jaw been popping or clicking when you open your mouth? Do you find chewing uncomfortable, or feel like your jaw frequently “locks” open or closed? There is a good chance you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from TMD. Our office can help. What...
Almost 150 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer every day. Oral cancer has a higher death rate than several other common cancers, primarily because it is often found at a later stage of development after it has spread to other areas like the lymph nodes in the...
If you have diminished bone mass in your jaw due to osteoporosis, tooth decay, aging, or some other reason, you will probably need a bone graft before having dental implants placed. A bone graft involves using healthy bone from either a donor or another part of your...
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile, dental bonding might be a good option for you. Dental bonding can be used to repair a variety of cosmetic concerns such as chips, gaps, discoloration, and discrepancies in tooth size or shape. What is Dental...
