What Is a Dental Implant? Missing teeth make it painful to chew and difficult to speak clearly. Missing teeth can even cause a person to lose bone in their jaws, which makes it important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible. Options such as traditional dentures and bridges are well-known and not expensive, but … Continued
Patients are often surprised to hear that getting dental implants from our offices can be a simple, painless procedure. The key to painless dental implants is IV sedation anesthesia, but not all offices that offer dental implants offer IV sedation. Below, we’ll describe what dental implants are, why anesthesia is important, and why not all … Continued
What Are Zirconia Dental Implants? You have a lot of options when it comes to replacing missing teeth, but only dental implants will give you the fit, function, and feel of natural teeth. Dental implants are a long-lasting and natural-looking solution for missing teeth that never need removing and require no special cleaning routines. Unlike … Continued
Missing teeth affect much more than one’s appearance. They cause problems eating, difficulty enunciating correctly, can lead to jaw pain from the poor alignment of one’s remaining teeth, and cause bone loss in a person’s jawbone. Replacing missing teeth with dentures may seem cost-effective, but dentures – be it traditional or snap-in dentures – have … Continued
If you have missing, damaged, or unhealthy teeth, you may also be missing the confidence that comes with a full, healthy smile. You likely struggle with eating a normal diet and may even struggle with normal speech. If these are problems you are looking to address, teeth replacement might be the solution. When Is It … Continued
Mini dental implants became popular 20 years ago and have been marketed as a cheaper solution to traditional dental implants. Below, we’ll talk about what exactly mini implants are and how they compare to traditional dental implants. What Are Mini Dental Implants Mini dental implants are small prosthetics that can be used to replace damaged, … Continued
Patients have several options for materials when they look to get dental implants, and the material of your new teeth usually have an enormous impact on the price. Most dental implants will use titanium screws to anchor into your jaw, but the teeth on top can be made of a variety of choices. Unless you’ve … Continued
While dental implants boast many benefits, patients should be aware of some potential negative effects that they may experience. This is particularly true for negative effects that are caused by choosing an inexperienced doctor. Below, we’ll talk about potential negative effects, the most common cause for the long-term negative effects, and how patients can avoid … Continued
Many of our patients ask us about veneers as a potential option to restore damaged teeth, and questions about dental implants vs veneers are very common. Many patients are surprised to find that implants and veneers are not interchangeable. Let’s take a look at what sets dental implants and veneers apart, and how patients can … Continued
