One of your jobs as a patient is to keep your smile healthy. You assume this just means following through with plaque removal with brushing and flossing, as well as professional cleanings. What you might not realize is that it’s up to you, as well, to consider the structure and function of your smile and to follow through with oral surgery if it becomes necessary. Why is this so significant? Isn’t a healthy smile just one without decay, you ask? Well, your dental hygiene cannot fix a bite in which top and bottom teeth aren’t correctly aligned, one in which you are missing teeth and your balance is off, etc. Sometimes, you may require our care to make your smile whole and aligned. The result? You can eat and you can speak without strain on your muscles, ligaments, and jaw joints (because teeth fit together properly). Learn more about surgery’s benefits from our Santa Rosa, CA team.
How Implants Fix That Hygiene Problem
When you talk about the benefits you can expect from dental implants with our Santa Rosa, CA team, the common topics will definitely include the way your smile looks, how it functions, and how long the implants will last (a very long time). One thing that you might not see coming that we will probably also discuss with you is your dental hygiene. Did you know that by selecting implants and restorations to replace your roots and the crowns of your teeth, you’re helping yourself achieve easier and more effective preventive care? How about that!
When Can I Decide On Dental Implants?
There’s something about choosing dental implants for oneself that makes the idea of timing quite a hot topic. Patients frequently ask if they should get them immediately, if they have time to consider their options, and they wonder if they can simply learn about them but truly consider them in the future. We understand, of course, that the unique nature of implants can create all of this lack of clarity, which is why our Santa Rosa, CA team would like to guide you through the shroud of mystery! Find out more regarding the “when” questions you have in mind.
Oral Surgery Recovery: It’s The Little Things
You may find that as you get closer to the day of your oral surgery, you think a bit more about recovery. Maybe you’ve had to take some time off from work or class. Perhaps you’re very detail-oriented, so you’ve gone over the directions for post-op several times. We know that even patients who are extremely focused can still occasionally make some assumptions about what’s very important and what might be “not such a big deal.” Our Santa Rosa, CA team reminds you that when it comes to recovery, it’s important to pay attention to everything, even the little things, so you heal swiftly! Learn more.
Why Shift Your Laser Sharp Focus Toward Implants?
You’ve been super-focused on considering a dental bridge lately, right? Or a partial or full denture. You have decided that nothing will sway your attention because you have convinced yourself that traditional prosthetics are for you and that’s the end of it! Maybe you know for sure you want a fixed device, so you won’t hear of anything other than a bridge. Or, you know you’d like something removable (or comprehensive for extensive tooth loss), so good luck talking you out of a denture! The reasons for your tunnel vision are very personal and well thought out, of course, and likely continue beyond the aforementioned details! What our Santa Rosa, CA team would like to suggest is that the characteristics you think you’re zeroing in on for yourself by selecting a traditional bridge or denture might not be quite as unique to your chosen device as you think! Let us explain how dental implants just might give you what you’re looking for (and then some).
Oral Surgery: 3 “C”s To Expect From Us
There are so many good things you can expect both from choosing oral surgery if you need it and from selecting our Santa Rosa, CA team to provide it for you! Of course, we are well aware that when you’re making your way through the experience of finding out what your smile requires and actually coming in to discuss it and then to receive necessary treatments, there can be a lot to it! You have to rearrange your schedule, do your best to feel confident you’re making good choices, and you do your best to feel you’ve got a clear understanding of the care you’re selecting. In regard to the entire voyage from smile problems to repairs, we remind you: We are here to make it as fantastic as possible. Consider a few “C”s you can expect from us, so you see what we mean.
Considering Implants? Think In Small Increments.
If you’re loving thinking about dental implants but you’re having a hard time digesting the entire process all at once, we think you might feel better about things if you were to think about them in terms of increments. Much smaller ones, rather than trying to pack all of the details into one big picture, of course. While our Santa Rosa, CA team reminds you that every journey toward replacing teeth after tooth loss is unique, considering quick examples may help you feel much more relaxed about jumping on board!
Implants: Why Feel Confident About Your Oral Surgeon?
If you like the idea of dental implants and you feel good about receiving them from an oral surgeon … but you don’t know how to feel confident about the whole thing just yet … our Santa Rosa, CA team is pretty sure we can help. What most patients would like is to feel good about the relationship they are about to build with the individuals who are going to be guiding their smiles back to completion. It’s a big deal, of course, to go through surgery, recovery, and restorations. When you understand more about what you can expect from our practice, you’ll instantly recognize you can feel wonderful about entrusting your grin to our team.
Protecting Dental Implants: Things You Might As Well Give Up
If you’re feeling like your experience with dental implants is one that you’re going to take more seriously than just about anything in your entire life, then you may be asking: What can I give up to ensure they remain safe for as long as possible? Of course, you know that you should give up bad dental hygiene and preventive care habits because it’s this simple care that protects teeth, gums, and more. However, you might wonder along the way if there are less obvious sacrifices you could make that would actually offer impressive safeguarding to your implants. Of course, our Rohnert Park, CA team can offer you some initial thoughts (and will be happy to discuss the topic in depth with you during a visit).
Fixed Hybrid Dentures: 3 Ways To Look At Them Differently
You might see that we offer a fixed hybrid denture as an option for patients dealing with tooth loss. However, it might be something you’re not highly familiar with and something you immediately dismiss. Not so fast! Our Santa Rosa, CA team wants you to realize that if you shift your perspective on this solution as you learn a bit more, you may be surprised that this almost-overlooked treatment might be just what you need.