Whatever it is you’re coming in for, whether to discuss your oral health, to receive oral surgery, etc., it’s normal to feel just a bit uncertain about things. This is particularly true when you haven’t seen an oral surgeon for a procedure or appointment before. While we offer sedation and are happy to give you all of the reassurance in the world, we also know that sometimes your nervous system makes you feel a bit jittery as you head in to our practice. Consider a few things you might want to bring with you for an easier experience.
Choosing An Implant And Crown: What’s It Mean?
You will hear a lot of terms and learn a lot of new things when it comes time to consider dental implants for your smile. The information that will make you smile is the fact that no matter how many teeth you are missing or whether your smile is ready right now for implants, there’s an option and solution for you. The stuff that isn’t necessarily making you smile at the moment might be that the details and jargon can be a bit confusing. Let’s start at the very beginning by discussing what it really means when you choose an implant and a crown.
Remember: Extractions Are Not Punishments
Maybe you think to yourself that you’ve done something very wrong to end up requiring a dental extraction. The truth is, while it’s entirely possible you have neglected a tooth and, as a result, it requires removal, this is no punishment! It’s a treatment that rescues your smile or that paves the way for the ongoing care you need. Stop thinking of extractions as something to feel bad about and, instead, think of them as a wonderful starting point for your future exceptional smile.
When The Cause Of Your Anxiety Is Sedation
Usually, we like to suggest dental sedation for patients who appear to feel anxious about their upcoming visit or treatment. So, what happens when the main reason you’re experiencing anxiety is the fact that the idea of receiving IV sedation (or otherwise) is putting you on edge? Fortunately (and you may be surprised to learn this), this is more common than you might think and we are well equipped to help you feel much better about the use of sedation during your visit with us!
3 Reasons To Head Straight For Implants
You may find as you approach the world of tooth replacement choices for yourself that it’s to your benefit to think through the multiple solutions out there. Maybe you should consider a traditionally supported bridge. Perhaps you should go with a traditional full or partial denture. However, there may actually be some reasons to head straight for dental implants. It may be to your benefit to skip the prosthetic that relies solely on your mouth’s natural structural support and instead, come right in to find out how implants can steer you toward getting your full smile back in working order (and in beautiful condition).
Answers You Need: Halitosis And Implants
If you find that you’re dealing with bad breath that isn’t going anywhere no matter what you do, you likely recognize this isn’t good for your smile. Instead, you may begin wondering about the connection between halitosis and your dental implants. Should you be doing something to clear the yucky breath problem? Is it indicative of something quite serious? Take our Q&A session for a spin and see us soon if you discover you may require care.
Frequently Asked Jaw Health Questions
When it comes to questions about your jaw health and the way it relates to dental implant candidacy, things can feel quite complicated. That is, until you come in to see us to have questions answered, explanations provided, and plans crafted for your future complete smile. To get started? We suggest a quick round of FAQs.
Spring Cleaning: Tips For Your Smile
As we get closer and closer to the official arrival of spring, do you have spring cleaning on your mind? It never sounds like very much fun in the beginning but the results always make the effort so very worthwhile! The same might be said if you were to apply this annual clean out to your personal experience with dental implants. What is it that you need to clean up or organize? We suggest you consider some tips we offer to all of our implant patients to see if they just might be of some help!
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Your Extraction: Recovery Questions
The process of receiving a dental extraction may be something you know about and something you feel is definitely worthwhile! The benefits, of course, include promoting your best oral health. The thing you may not have memorized just yet might be what happens when you go home after your extraction. Looking for details? Let some questions and answers act as a guide.
Dental Implants: Things You Just Can’t Do
If you want to have the best experience possible with your dental implants, then it’s important to remember that your success resides in your decision to follow a beneficial path. How should you know how to do this, you wonder? It’s very easy. Follow our guidelines and suggestions and make choices that work in favor of protecting your oral health, rather than against it. Hoping for some examples? We’ve got them!