When you lose a single tooth, this doesn’t just mean a gap in your smile. Even just one missing tooth could lead to issues with the function and beauty of your smile. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons discuss how we use implant technology to replace a single lost tooth with an… Read more »
Category: Dental Implants
How Secure Are Implant Dentures and Bridges?
If you wear dentures, partial dentures, bridges or other dental restorations, you know there is nothing good that comes from feeling something is loose in your smile. Wondering whether you can eat without awkwardness, pronounce words clearly, and go about your day with confidence is not a pleasant feeling. Many people value the security that… Read more »
Why Dental Implants Are Often the Preferred Solution
If you lose one or more of your natural teeth, then replacing them is an important step in preserving the future health and integrity of your smile. For many people, the best solution is to replace their lost teeth with an appropriate number of dental implant posts, which are designed to mimic healthy, natural teeth… Read more »
Why the Roots of Your Teeth Matter
Since the crowns of your teeth are the most visible parts of them, it can seem like they’re the most important parts to replace when it comes to addressing tooth loss. In most conventional forms of tooth replacement, a custom-designed dental bridge or denture can be designed to accomplish this with optimal, highly lifelike results…. Read more »
Can Implants Really Prevent Your Denture from Moving?
For many people who wear conventional dentures, one of the common drawbacks is waiting for the restoration to eventually lose its grip and become loose. While modern dentures can be designed to closely match the contour of your dental ridge for a comfortable, secure fit, this fit can change over time, causing the restoration to… Read more »
Should Your Replacement Tooth Include a Dental Implant?
The healthy, natural form and function of your teeth are optimal for their long-term health and integrity. Unfortunately, several different conditions may impact the overall function of your teeth, and the loss of one of them can be a significant one. When it comes to dealing with tooth loss, the best way to restore your… Read more »
How Dental Implants Become Part of Your Smile
There are many reasons why patients who experience tooth loss choose dental implants to restore their smiles. Most of these reason stem from the simple, but significant, difference between implants and traditional restorations – the ability to replace your lost teeth roots. Dental implant restorations include prosthetic dental crowns, bridges, and dentures that are supported… Read more »
How Bridges and Dentures Perform with Dental Implants
Many people who’ve experienced tooth loss rely on a custom designed dental bridge or denture to maintain their healthy smiles and bite function. This is important for many different reasons, including the positive impact it has on helping them regain their confidence in their smiles’ appearance. However, even highly lifelike conventional bridges and dentures have… Read more »
Replacing a Tooth With an Implant Before It’s Lost
After losing a tooth, the need to replace it can be a relatively obvious need. However, in some cases, your dentist or oral health specialist can determine when a tooth is going to be lost and can’t be saved. In such cases, waiting for the tooth to fall out could allow the condition that causes… Read more »
When Dental Implants Are the Best Next Step
The term, tooth loss, can seem pretty straightforward at first glance. However, the specifics surrounding your tooth loss and replacement can be vastly different than those of other people, and this may impact the details of your smile restoration plan. For many people who experience tooth loss, the best solution for addressing it is by… Read more »