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What You Need to Know About Dental Implants

Posted on 2/20/2023 by Front Desk
Dental implants are popular for those who miss one or more teeth. Understanding what they are and what you need to know before getting them is essential. Read this blog post to understand the basics of dental implants, including what they are, how they work, and what you can expect after getting them. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are artificial replacement teeth. Generally, they are made of titanium and are placed in the jawbone to replace missing teeth. The implant is then capped with a false tooth, called a crown. Dental implants can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Also, if you have a removable dental prosthesis (such as a denture or partial denture), implants can be used to support it. How Dental Implants Work? Dental implants are put into the jawbone through the surgical process, which is then allowed to grow together with the bone. The osseointegration process takes many months. Once the implant has mended with the bone, it is a replacement root for the tooth. The new crown (crown) is then put on top of the implant. Dental prostheses that can be removed, such as dentures or clear teeth, may also be supported by implants. What to Expect After Getting Dental Implants? After getting dental implants, you can expect your teeth to look and feel natural. For long-lasting implants, proper care should be taken. Remember that dental implants require the same care as your natural teeth. That includes brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups. Also, you should avoid chewing hard foods and using tobacco products. These can damage the implant and cause it to fail. If you're wondering about dental implants, call our practice for more information. Dental implants are a fantastic method to restore teeth that have been lost. Our dentist can help you decide if dental implants are the best option....
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Prosthodontic Treatment of Bruxism

Posted on 2/6/2023 by Front Desk
Bruxism is when jaw teeth clench or grind at one another during sleep. This can lead to pain and discomfort. It can also cause damage to the teeth and gums. During prosthodontic treatments of bruxism, prosthodontists identify the cause of the condition of your teeth or mouth, come up with treatment options, and choose the appropriate treatment depending on your choice. When unattended, bruxism can lead to serious problems such as tooth sensitivity, pain, headaches, fatigue, jaw muscle spasms, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Appliances Several types of appliances can be used to treat bruxism, including mouth guards, night guards, and occlusal splints, among others. Each appliance has its specific purpose depending on your needs, but each one works by preventing your teeth from coming into contact, thus reducing pressure on them, which reduces pain caused by grinding your jaws. Medications Prosthodontists may prescribe medication to help manage your bruxism condition. Medication can be used in conjunction with other treatments, such as nightguards. This helps relieve pain and reduce the frequency of grinding at night. However, they may not stop you from grinding altogether as they don't usually work immediately. Why is Prosthodontic Treatment of Bruxism Important? As stated earlier, bruxism is a condition that can lead to serious problems. Therefore, managing this condition can mitigate multiple problems such as teeth breakage, loss, sensitivity, wear, and gum diseases. It will help replace your missing teeth, boost your facial appearance, protect your teeth from damage, and improve your overall quality of life. Therefore, patients suffering from bruxism should seek an immediate prosthodontic treatment option from a reliable prosthodontist within their locality....
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3 Qualities of a Dental Implant Candidate You Should Check

Posted on 1/23/2023 by Front Desk
Dental implants may be a good option if you miss one or more teeth. Dental implants are artificial teeth. They are inserted into your jawbone to replace missing teeth. They look and feel like natural teeth and can last for many years. If you want dental implants as a treatment, it is essential to make sure you are a candidate for them. This blog post will discuss five qualities of an excellent dental implant candidate. Good Oral Hygiene Implants are placed in the jawbone, so you must have good oral hygiene habits. It means brushing and flossing regularly and seeing your dentist for regular cleanings. If you don't care for your teeth, there's a higher risk of implant failure and infection. You should use a good-quality toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste to brush your teeth at least twice daily. Flossing once a day is essential to remove plaque and food particles between your teeth. Healthy Gums Healthy gums are vital for the success of your dental implants. You must have healthy gums for your implant to properly fuse with your jawbone. If you have gum disease, it has to be treated before you can get dental implants. You will need to quit smoking before and after your implant surgery. Smoking increases your risk of developing gum disease and can also interfere with the healing process. Sufficient Jawbone Density The jawbone is what gives dental implants their support. Dental implants cannot successfully fuse with the bone tissue without a solid and dense jawbone. An excellent way to determine if you have sufficient jawbone density is to consult with a qualified implant dentist. They can take x-rays and scans of your mouth and jaw to get a better idea of the density and strength of your jawbone. Our expert dental clinic offers dental implants to our patients who want to replace their missing tooth or teeth. Call us to book an appointment today....
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All Posts:

What You Need to Know About Dental Implants
2/20/2023
Prosthodontic Treatment of Bruxism
2/6/2023
3 Qualities of a Dental Implant Candidate You Should Check
1/23/2023
Crowding and Spacing Management in Prosthodontics
1/9/2023
Why You Need to See a Prosthodontist
12/19/2022
The Benefits of Dental Implants or Prosthodontic Dentistry
12/5/2022
Understanding Denture Stomatitis and What It Means
11/21/2022
What Is Osseointegration In Dental Implants Placement?
11/7/2022
The Difference Between a Prosthodontist and a General Dentist
10/24/2022
Factors That Affect The Life Of Your Crowns
10/10/2022
What to Expect During Prosthodontic Treatment
9/19/2022
Procedures Performed by a Prosthodontist
9/5/2022
Is Using Your Teeth Roughly Likely to Chip Your Veneers?
8/22/2022
What is Prosthodontics?
8/8/2022
Facts that you should know about dental implants
7/18/2022
Advantages of prosthesis procedures
7/4/2022
Should I Get Partial Dentures?
6/20/2022
Those Darn Grey Teeth Could Be Due To Tetracycline
6/6/2022
Why Dental X Rays Are Essential For Getting Proper Dental Care?
5/23/2022
My Teeth Are Discolored By Tetracycline: Consider Porcelain Veneers
5/9/2022
Can Baking Soda Improve Our Oral Health?
4/25/2022
3 Amazing Benefits of Dental Implants
4/11/2022
Common Causes of Denture Sores
3/21/2022
Why is the All-on-4 Treatment Becoming a Popular Choice?
3/7/2022
The Benefits of Dental Crowns
2/21/2022
Is It Sinus Pressure or a Toothache?
2/7/2022
Treatment Options for Missing Teeth
1/24/2022
Are Dental Implants Cosmetic?
1/10/2022
Full Arch Dental Implants Vs. Dentures
12/23/2021
The Benefits of Implant-Retained Dentures
12/10/2021
What to Know About Getting a Partial Denture
11/22/2021
Places of Your Dentures that Are Easy to Miss When Brushing Them
11/8/2021
Procedures Prosthodontists Perform
10/25/2021
Is Dental Bonding the Best Material for a Chipped Tooth?
10/11/2021
Is Using Your Teeth Roughly Will Likely Chip Your Veneers?
9/21/2021
Are Onlays and Inlays Easily Stained?
9/6/2021
What You Can Do to Help Minimize Denture Pain?
8/23/2021
Understanding Dental Implants
8/9/2021
Do Teeth Shift Around After You Get a Dental Crown?
7/26/2021
Do Sealants Protect Against Staining, Too?
7/12/2021
Do You Need an Inlay or an Onlay For Your Teeth?
6/21/2021
Some Medications Can Impact How Dental Implants Heal
6/7/2021
How Your Mouth Adjusts to a New Dental Crown
5/24/2021
Are Dental Implants the Best Solution for You?
5/10/2021
All About Dentures
4/26/2021
What if my Dental Bridge is Loose Should I Get it Fixed?
4/12/2021
Psychological Impact of Tooth loss
3/22/2021
How to Ensure Success of Your Dental Implants?
3/8/2021
What is a Peg Tooth?
2/22/2021
Come See Us if Your Jaw Has Been Popping or Clicking
2/8/2021
We Can Make Treating Oral Cancer Easier
1/25/2021
Bone Grafts Require a Careful Recovery
1/11/2021
Is Dental Bonding Good at Fixing Dental Issues?
12/21/2020
What Makes a CEREC Crown Different?
12/7/2020
How Implants and Dentures Work Together
11/16/2020
Brushing Teeth As a Caregiver Means Needing to Watch for Signs of Trouble
11/9/2020
Is Keeping Your Dentures Moist Necessary?
10/19/2020
Custom Dentures Can Be the Perfect Solution
10/5/2020
What to Do if a Dental Crown Comes Loose
9/21/2020
What Job Does a Bridge Actually Have for Your Mouth?
9/7/2020
How to Adjust to a New Set of Dentures
8/24/2020
Ways of Properly Caring for New Bonding
8/10/2020
What to Expect Following the Placement of a Dental Crown
7/23/2020
Reasons to Consider Upgrading Your Dentures This Year
7/7/2020
Dentures Can Be a Great Option, Even if You Are Young
6/22/2020
Tips for Caregivers Helping Someone with Dentures
6/8/2020
How Guided Tissue Regeneration Can Restore Your Gums
5/29/2020
What Are the Most Common Sources of Dental Pain?
5/15/2020
:How Teeth Grinding Can Damage Dentures
4/20/2020
Questions Most New Denture Wearers Ask Us
4/10/2020
Times Where You May Need to Have a Temporary Crown Installed
3/20/2020
Pros and Cons of Getting Overdentures
3/10/2020
How Dried Out Dentures Can Hurt Your Mouth
2/20/2020
What Is the Purpose of Brushing Your Dentures?
2/10/2020
How a Single Missing Tooth Harms Your Jaw Bone
1/20/2020
Foods that Can Cause Problems During Implant Recovery
1/10/2020
Three Reasons You Need to Upgrade Your Dentures in the Next Year
12/20/2019
Most Important Rules When Taking Care of Dentures
12/10/2019
Could a Bridge be the Right Answer for Your TMD?
11/20/2019
Common Repairs Dental Bonding Can Make
11/10/2019
Most Common Denture Mistakes New Denture Wearers Often Make
10/20/2019
How to Care for Dental Bonding So It Lasts as Long as Possible
10/10/2019
The Best Foods While Getting Used to Dentures
9/20/2019
What Do You Need to Know When Getting Used to New Dentures?
9/10/2019
How Do You Get Dentures Adjusted?
8/20/2019
Do You Need More Than Suction to Hold Dentures in Place?
8/10/2019
How Managing TMJ Pain Is Made Easier by Replacing Lost Teeth
7/20/2019
Do You Know How to Manage Denture Odors?
7/10/2019
Is Dental Bonding a Great Fix-All Solution?
6/20/2019
How Your Gums Adjust to Dental Implants
6/10/2019
Can Your Dentures Improve the Health of Your Jaw?
5/20/2019
Will Everyone Eventually Have Dentures?
5/10/2019
You Can Wear Only One Set of Dentures
4/20/2019
Why Your Dentures Make You Salivate More Than Usual
4/10/2019
Problems with Shifting Teeth After a Tooth Comes Out of Your Mouth
3/20/2019
Most Common Causes of Denture Sores
3/10/2019
Purpose of a Dental Crown Over a Tooth Following a Root Canal
2/20/2019
How to Pick the Perfect Dental Crown
2/10/2019
Make Sure to Keep Dentures Moist
1/20/2019
Loose Bridges Need Treatment Before They Cause Damage
1/10/2019
Is Denture Adhesive Your Only Option to Stabilize Your Dentures?
12/25/2018
How to Prevent Denture Halitosis
12/15/2018
What is Denture Relining?
11/25/2018
How to Pick the Perfect Dental Crown
11/15/2018
How to Get Used to Brand New Dentures
10/25/2018
How Long Do Dentures Typically Last?
10/15/2018
Who is the Best Candidate for Implant Surgery?
9/25/2018
Top 3 Myths About Getting Root Canals
9/15/2018
What Wears Down Dental Bonding?
8/23/2018
Swelling and Dentures - What You Need to Know
8/13/2018
Is There Any Special Trick to Protecting Dental Bonding?
7/20/2018
Do Your Dentures Suffer When You Grind Your Teeth?
7/10/2018
What Can Cause Denture Sores?
6/25/2018
Ways of Keeping Veneers as Long as Possible
6/15/2018
Foods That Can Hurt Your Mouth Following Dental Implant Placement
5/25/2018
Danger of Trying to Wear Dry Dentures
5/15/2018
Why Partial Dentures Need Support to Stay In Place
4/20/2018
How Long Does it Take to Adjust to New Dentures?
4/10/2018
How Partial Dentures Are Held In Place
3/23/2018
Do You Need an Overdenture?
3/13/2018
Top 3 Reasons to Consider Dental Bonding
2/23/2018
Things to Avoid Eating After Dental Implant Surgery
2/13/2018
Can You Get Benefits from Dentures and Implants At the Same Time?
1/23/2018
Can Denture Cements Hurt Your Gums?
1/13/2018
What Things Can Stain Your Dental Bonding?
12/23/2017
What Makes Gold Ideal For Dental Crowns?
12/13/2017
Who Should Not Get Dental Implants?
11/23/2017
Who is Most at Risk for a Dental Allergy?
11/13/2017
What Happens to Your Gums When You Take Your Dentures Out?
10/23/2017
What Can't You Eat with Dentures?
10/13/2017
Signs of an Oral Appliance Allergy to Be Watchful Of
9/27/2017
Knowing When Your Dentures Need to be Realigned
9/17/2017
Adjusting After a Dental Crown Placement
8/25/2017
Why Wisdom Teeth Don't Need Replacing but Other Teeth Do
8/15/2017
Dentures Can Wreak Havok on Your Gums If You Aren't Careful
7/30/2017
Dental Implants Can Keep You Looking and Feeling Young
7/23/2017
Helping Elderly People Care for Their Aging Teeth
6/25/2017
Dental Crowns Can Come Loose - How to Protect Your Teeth
6/15/2017
When Your Prosthodontist Will Need to Trim Down Your Tooth
5/27/2017
What Makes Custom Dentures Different?
5/17/2017
When Crowns Should be Used Instead of Fillings
4/27/2017
Signs of a Denture Allergy
4/17/2017
How a Crown Gets Placed After a Root Canal
3/27/2017
Caring for Dental Bonding to Help Them Last
3/17/2017
What You Should Expect During a Bridge Consult
2/27/2017
Do You Need a Night Mouth Guard?
2/17/2017
How to Keep Your Gums Healthy When You Wear Dentures
1/27/2017
How to Care for Dental Bonding
1/17/2017
Common Symptoms of Ill-Fitting Dentures
12/30/2016
Bruxism and Dentures - Be On the Lookout
12/20/2016
Proper Denture Care is Imperative for Good Oral Health
11/30/2016
Getting Your Dentures to Stay in Place
11/20/2016
Should You Do Half Implants and Half Dentures?
10/30/2016
What to Expect during Your First 30 Days with Dentures
10/20/2016
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