Don’t Ignore Your Bite Problems

If you have gone through the experience of receiving a tooth replacement like a dental implant with us, then you know it’s extremely important that your bite is balanced beautifully once the replacement is complete. This means that when you close your teeth together, top and bottom teeth sit within one another comfortably. If your bite balance is “off,” after the placement of a prosthetic or restoration, then there may be a problem with the design, damage may have occurred, etc. While you may feel the urge to simply ignore bite problems if they happen to you, we strongly advise you to see us should they crop up. Find out why.

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What You Should Know About Dentures!

You may have some negative ideas about dentures. When you hear someone talk about implant dentures, you lump this information in with the rest of the knowledge you have (which is based entirely on traditional denture support), and you may end up missing out on the chance to learn about this very different tooth loss solution. Before you decide once and for all that anything with the term “denture” in it is absolutely not for you, take some time to find out what makes dentures supported with implants so unique and beneficial for those replacing missing teeth.

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Extractions: The Simple Questions You Think Nobody Else Asks

There are some simple questions you may find that you have about tooth extractions that, due to their simplicity, you feel embarrassed to bring up. You may even think that you’re the only person out there thinking them, which makes you feel even more hesitant to open your mouth and let the question out. As we have said before and will always continue to remind our patients, every question you have is valuable and chances are good you’re not the first (nor will you be the last) to think of it.

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Smile Preservation: Why And How?

If you take a look through our website and the services that we offer, one thing will become quite apparent: One of our main goals is to preserve your smile. This might occur through a variety of methods and may have several meanings. For instance, we can help you retain your natural tissue. We can also help you with dental implants by replace missing teeth. The end goal, of course, is always to guide you toward a smile that’s full, complete, functional, and that looks lovely. If you’re wondering why this is so important and how we do it, we are happy to share.

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Extractions: Why Can’t I Use A Straw?

You would think after a tooth extraction that in order to bypass your empty socket to promote healing, it would make sense to use a straw to drink. After all, couldn’t you even drink soup, smoothies, and more this way, while you avoiding chewing for a bit? Well … it’s not exactly a good idea. In fact, it could lead to severe circumstances. What you need is to better understand the extraction site and something called dry socket. The details, as a result, will quickly fall into place.

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A Couple Things To Remember About Your Oral Surgeon

There are some things you probably haven’t thought about in regard to your oral surgeon. For instance, do you know what to expect from your surgeon? Do you know what our team of oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide in terms of treatments? Are you certain about the way our team goes about providing treatments and what we take into account? Considering just a couple new ways to look at your potential surgery will help you see our practice and your future smile in a whole new light.

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Your Visit: 3 Things You Might Want To Bring With You

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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