When you’re about to experience your own wonderful wedding, if you’re about to enjoy the honor of mother or father of the bride, or even if you’re simply attending a loved one’s nuptials, there’s one thing that is always a constant: You want your smile to look beautiful. For those dealing with tooth loss in any way (perhaps you have not treated the spaces yet or you have but you are unhappy with the results), it can quickly feel like you’ll never be able to get to that lovely smile you wish you could see in your reflection. We know that emotions can run high when you’ve got a big event on the horizon! Fortunately, our Santa Rosa, CA oral surgeons can help.

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You know from learning about dental implants in Rohnert Park, CA that they offer some major benefits associated with your jaw health. You hear a lot about the fact that this is very impressive because your jaw is so important! You also know that without a strong jaw, you aren’t going to be able to enjoy the same eating and speaking habits, your teeth may be at risk because they need the support, and the list goes on. However, though from a health-related perspective, you know protecting jaw tissue is a good thing, have you stopped to consider how jaw health protects your appearance? Let’s run through the major details (and what you can do about keeping yourself looking like you).

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One of the things you’re very aware of when figuring out how to handle your missing teeth is the fact that you want chewing to “go back to normal” like it was when you had your natural teeth in place. This is a more than reasonable request! After all, you chew throughout the day to get your nutrition. You don’t want it to feel difficult. You don’t want anyone to see you struggling to get through a meal. You don’t want food going where it doesn’t belong (like into openings) while you eat either! So, what makes dental implants in Santa Rosa, CA an interesting and often exceptional choice in regard to chewing and is there anything you need to worry about? We’ve got your answers ready to go!

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You’ve got your traditional bridge, partial, or denture in place. It’s letting you get by with showing your smile, with being able to eat, and with speaking. So, now that you’ve reached some level of comfort and security with your grin, why bother switching to a fixed solution with dental implants, you ask? Well, you may not exactly recognize just how powerful the decision to make this change can become for your smile and your life in general! By considering some ways implants can have a truly dramatic effect (that just might cause you to smile more frequently), the idea of switching over may start to become more and more attractive!

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When you talk with us about what it means to select dental implants for yourself, you may start wondering: So, what’s the good and what’s the bad? While it’s certainly possible for there to be pros and cons to any treatment you choose for yourself, we are always pleased to explain one thing in particular: When you choose implants, you’ll be hearing all good things in terms of effects both for the present moment as well as how they can benefit you for the rest of your years! See what we mean.

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We are all about helping you keep calm when dental procedures need to be addressed. Perhaps you just found out that an infected tooth cannot be saved. Maybe you sustained an accident that severely injured a tooth. Perhaps your family dentist clued you in about new implant methods that restore a full ridge of teeth in just one day. Whatever the reason you have been referred to an oral surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA, your first step is to take a deep breath, and remain calm. For almost every patient, implants are the start of a satisfying smile. (more…)

Your oral surgeon is an expert source of advice when it comes to restoring a comfortable, natural smile. From consultations on wisdom teeth extraction, to replacing a full ridge of teeth, a trusted oral surgeon in Santa Rosa, CA is an excellent source of information. One of the most distressing situations for many patients occurs when all the teeth on a ridge are missing. If you find yourself facing this challenge, your oral surgeon may recommend Trefoil Full-Arch implant dentures. (more…)

If you are missing one or more adjacent teeth, you may have heard of a dental bridge. A bridge holds one or more replacement teeth, and resides between remaining teeth, filling the space in your smile. The replacement teeth (called pontics) are carefully crafted to match your natural teeth. Chances are you know someone with a dental bridge, and you may not even be aware of it! Dental implant bridges have advantages over traditional bridges. These are some questions we commonly hear from those considering an implant bridge. (more…)