Dental Implant Questions: Different Types Of Options

When you talk about dental implant options for your smile, this can mean a lot of different things. You probably want to know as much as you can when you’re heading down the exciting pathway that will ensure the end result includes your full smile! However, you might have some trouble identifying the categories to explore in this instance. Once you get started with some initial areas of questioning to consider, you’ll have a much easier time thoroughly investigating your choices and making a decision from there!

(more…)

Remember: One Tooth Affects So Much!

We know that when you’re dealing with a problem like a missing tooth, you may have a moment during which you’re stuck in a bit of a tug-of-war. On one hand, one missing tooth seems like a very big deal. After all, it’s a big percentage of your entire smile and now your grin looks and feels very different. On the other hand, of course, you can convince yourself that it’s just one tooth, not all of your teeth, so oh well! The truth here is that even one tooth that’s out of place, missing, damaged, or otherwise can really become significantly detrimental to your overall oral health. Let’s talk details from your oral surgeon!

(more…)

Wisdom Teeth Time: Bring In Those Teens!

Are your teenagers officially on summer break just yet? Perhaps you’re at the very end of the end-of-the-school-year-countdown. In any case, if you’re thinking it’s too late to call us to discuss wisdom teeth removal for your children, think again! There’s still time to get your visit on the books, so you can get this important treatment completed before days are filled up with classes and complicated schedules again. Learn more!

(more…)

Dental Implants: Why Worry About Replacing My Roots?

You keep hearing that dental implants are exceptional! Not only do they replace the part of your tooth that you can see but they also replace your roots! They’re the only option for replacing the whole tooth. You can tell from the enthusiasm associated with this detail that it’s important, of course, but as for why you should be so excited about restoring your missing roots, well … you’re a bit lost. We can, of course, quickly furnish you with the information you’re missing as of yet, so you see what the fuss is about!

(more…)

Implants: Is Gingivitis Dangerous?

You may think that once you have dental implants in place, there’s not much you need to worry about. You figure that caring for your smile isn’t such a big deal because you’ve already lost teeth and you even have artificial replacements! You may assume, too, that since implants can last and last, problems that are quite common are likely no match for the longevity of these replacements. However, the opposite is true: You need to avoid issues like gingivitis to protect your now complete grin!

(more…)

Dental Implants And Your Future

When you’re asking yourself whether dental implants are the right thing for you, your feelings can become complex. This is particularly true when you’re attempting to weigh implants against other perfectly effective options that require traditional support. The question is, are implants going to provide you with the present improvements you want, as well as the future you envision for your smile (and will implants fare better than other prosthetics)? Consider long-term details that may be of assistance.

(more…)

Dry Mouth: Your Oral Surgeon Offers Tips!

You probably know that when your smile is feeling sticky and your mouth feels parched, all is not well in the world of your personal oral health. This is not what you want, of course, whether you’re planning for a procedure, you have dental implants, etc. What you want is a healthy smile that’s comfortable, so you can chew, enjoy your food, speak, and go on with your day without worrying about whether or not your oral tissues are moist enough! Fortunately, before you panic and begin focusing on the complications that can come with insufficient saliva flow, your oral surgeon has simple tips.

(more…)

Implants: Things You Should Feel Comfortable Asking About

You may feel like what you’re supposed to do during an implant consultation is come in, tell us you want implants, and then agree to whatever we suggest. What you’re overlooking is that there are so many more options than you may be aware of, so if there’s any particular detail that’s important to you, we urge you to ask! Not sure what that means, since you’re only just beginning to learn more about dental implant options? Take a few ideas into consideration to get your thoughts in order.

(more…)

Dental Implant Interest: Why Not Call Us Right Now?

We know that you may convince yourself that choosing dental implants is such a big deal that the event of actually calling and coming in to learn more about them starts to become an overwhelming thought. Rather than thinking of it as simply scheduling a quick consultation like you might for anything else, it’s momentous! We understand. We also think that it’s to your benefit to remind yourself that it’s really not something requiring stress, fanfare, or preparation. As a result, today is most certainly a wonderful time to take the plunge and set up your consultation!

(more…)

Tooth Extractions: 2 Things To Forget About

There are some particular thoughts we find often fill the minds of our tooth extraction patients. While we would be overjoyed if these thoughts were all optimistic and relaxed in nature, we must admit they often lean toward the not-so-positive end of the spectrum. Of course, especially if oral surgery is new to you, it’s only natural to end up with a bit of fear and uncertainty mixed in with your emotions. The fortunate news is that this is not at all necessary, as you are making a decision to protect your oral health. Consider a couple common thoughts to completely forget and you’ll quickly see that an extraction is something you can allow yourself to feel A-OK about!

(more…)