Have you grown tired of a shifting denture ruining your meals and even embarrassing you when speaking with friends? Is your once well-fitting prostheses now uncomfortable because of drastic changes to your smile since you first sought restorative treatment? If so, have you considered upgrading to a dental implant? Dental implants provide benefits unlike other… Read more »
Category: Tooth Loss
Feeling Incomplete After Tooth Loss? Your Dentist Can Help
Do you remember how excited you felt as a child, when you lost your first tooth? You can probably recall, in vivid detail, the joy on your children’s faces when they lost their first teeth and were then visited by The Tooth Fairy. Unfortunately, when an adult loses a tooth, it is rarely a cause… Read more »
Prosthetic Options for Treating Tooth Loss: Part Two
For patients who have grown unhappy with their current prosthetic, such as unsupported dentures, or those that have an extraction scheduled, it can be incredibly comforting knowing that there are more stable and comfortable options available for coping with tooth loss. Dental bridges and dental implants are two popular forms of prosthetic, both of which… Read more »
What Gum Disease Takes from Your Smile
Although your teeth were meant to last a lifetime, there are a number of reasons why you may lose one or more of them. If tooth loss occurs, then you should replace your lost teeth as soon as possible. Yet, preventing tooth loss in the first place is preferable to treating it once it occurs…. Read more »
Dental Prostheses Can Complete Your Smile Beautifully
Tooth loss can be a troubling thing for adults. Unlike the excitement a child feels at losing his or her first tooth, an adult may experience embarrassment, fear, or frustration after the loss of a tooth. Fortunately, it is possible to cope with tooth loss and complete the smile, helping make it easier to chew… Read more »