If you have missing teeth or have been wearing dentures for a long time, dental implants are a great way to restore functionality and strength in the jaw. However, some patients could require a sinus lift if they do not have a sufficient base for the implants. During a sinus lift, the oral surgeon lifts…
If you have missing, cracked, or infected teeth, several options are available to fix these problems and the additional issues they may cause. One of the solutions offered is dental implants. These artificial tooth roots are placed in the jawbone to permanently replace the entire tooth structure. Leaving missing or damaged teeth untreated can have…
The dental treatments of veneers and crowns share many similarities, and from a layperson’s perspective, they can even look the same. There are several important differences between these dental restorations, and we will explain them in this week’s blog. Your dentist can help you understand these differences and choose the treatment that is right for…
Dental implants have grown in popularity over the last few decades. Many people know that they are one of the treatment options available for replacing missing teeth without understanding how they actually work. In this article, we will explain what makes dental implants the best choice for most people. Dental Implants Replace the Whole Tooth…
Everything is digitizing, including dentistry. While many dentists have been using digital technologies to create things like crowns and retainers for many years, dentures have been slower to gain popularity. For a variety of reasons, dentures are slightly more difficult to digitize. It is safe to say that we have now reached a point where…
Dental implants do more than simply replace a missing tooth. As the only tooth replacement option that actually replaces a tooth’s missing root, implants are uniquely positioned to provide the bearer with many exceptional advantages. These advantages include a boost for your self-esteem and improvement of the health of your mouth. The Negative Effects of…
Dental crowns are a common way that dentists repair a broken or decayed tooth. Patients with dental crowns can experience problems. Some of those problems are common just after your dentist places the crown on your tooth, and others can occur years down the road. Short-Term Problems Many people experience short-term issues with dental crowns…
By now, you have probably heard of dental implants. They have gained popularity as a method of replacing one or more missing teeth in the mouth. The feature that sets dental implants apart from other tooth replacement options is their anchorage into the jawbone instead of onto other teeth. As with any treatment option, there…