At our practice, we provide patients with dental implants using The Straumann Dental Implant System. Why does this matter, you might wonder to yourself? Aren’t all implants essentially the same thing? While they are all placed with the similar goal of completing your smile, they are not all identical! Take a moment to learn more about why we offer this superior system, replete with unique features that will help you feel even more confident about choosing implants.
Your Implant Journey: Let Your Phone Help You
Have you already begun your journey with us that includes receiving dental implants? If so, congratulations! If you’re just starting out, we have a very helpful suggestion for you to make things as easy as possible: Let your phone help you. Your cell phone, that is! When you include a bit of technology into the mix (particularly if you have your phone on hand at just about every moment), then you can more easily keep track of the details.
Why Bother If It Isn’t An Implant?
As you’re becoming more interested in and familiar with dental implants, you may be struck by a sudden thought: Why doesn’t anyone who needs tooth replacement choose implants? They seem like the best choice all around. Is there something you don’t quite realize about these prosthetics yet? Perhaps some hidden catch? The truth is, it’s all about personal health, preferences, budget, and more. Get to know a couple less obvious reasons why some of your friends may choose implants while others do not.
Suggestions: Dental Implants And Vacation
Vacationing when you have dental implants is not a big deal, so don’t immediately worry that you’re in for a complicated journey! However, much like traveling in general means you need to do some prep work ahead of time to ensure you have everything you need, the same is true if you have implants in place of missing teeth in your smile. Let’s talk about the things you can do to make sure your business trip, vacation, etc., is a fun one free of worries about your grin.
Implant Placement: Why Time Matters
If you have been recommended for tooth extraction, or if you have recently had a tooth removed, you are probably wondering “What’s next?” It might seem like watching and waiting is a good idea, to see if you can learn to love the new space in your mouth, and if it really matters. In fact, your oral surgeon will want to discuss the implant placement timeline with few delays. Ridge preservation is an option, when implant placement will be delayed. In either case, you are on your way to a restored smile. (more…)
Extractions: Getting To The Important Stuff
You might think that when your tooth is severely damaged or you need a root canal that the best choice is simply to immediately contact us to schedule a tooth extraction instead. Or, you may be the type of person who learns you need an extraction to help you make it through effective orthodontic care and think to yourself, “There’s no way I’m doing that.” Then again, you may be somewhere in the middle of that spectrum. To help you gain a better understanding of removal, we offer up important explanations.
Implants: A Quick Jaw Tissue Refresher
As you progress and learn more about dental implants and their relationship with your jaw tissue, you will find that there’s some very interesting information to take in! For instance, choosing implants can actually benefit your jaw. “Isn’t it bad for my jaw, though, to have posts placed into it?” you wonder. Nope. Let’s cover some details that will help you better understand why implants are truly exceptional for not only your appearance but also for your oral health.
New Dental Implant Patients: Helpful Tips
What are you expecting from dental implants? Do you really have very little idea of what lies ahead but you’re certainly feeling like the opportunity to replace teeth this way could turn out to be a fantastic choice for you? Good! Now that you’re about to become a new patient, we encourage you to remain positive because implants come with many benefits. We also suggest you think about some helpful tips that can make your experience even better.
Tooth Extractions: What Damages Teeth?
There are many reasons that someone may require a tooth extraction. Of course, there’s the obvious detail that something is wrong with your tooth and, as a result, it needs to go. However, what exactly causes damage? Is there one culprit? Are there many types? Are they avoidable? The good news is that regardless of what happens, we are here to help you repair your oral health and enjoy a healthy smile. As for details regarding types of damage, prevention, and more, we’re always happy to speak to you about specifics. Let’s get a head start!
Dental Implants Q&A: Artificial, Safe, And Sound?
Are you certain about whether your dental implants and restorations are safe and sound? Do you assume that they are essentially immune from problems because they are composed of artificial materials? If so, you may have things a bit mixed up. While there are certain problems that affect organic tissues but will not directly damage your teeth replacements, caring for your oral health is still very important (and damage is still possible). Try our Q&A’s for more info.