One of the first things that a person notices when they meet someone is their mouth and teeth. It is also the highlight of most photographs, and the picture taker will almost always ask for a smile. Are you embarrassed by the way your teeth or mouth appear? There...
Dental implants can seem like something of a miracle if you’ve lost a tooth or several teeth, especially if they’re clearly visible. These replacement teeth look just like real teeth and are generally screwed into the jaw. You take care of them just like real teeth and your dentist...
If you’ve considered dental implants before, chances are you may have heard about mini dental implants. But what exactly are they and how are they different from regular dental implants, and which one would be the best choice for you? Read on to find out what exactly are mini...
If you wear dentures or are planning on getting them, you have probably heard about dental implants. You may also have heard many myths about surrounding dental implants, such as their extremely high cost, the length of time they take, or their inability to be effective. These claims are...
Should adults get braces to straighten their teeth? The answer is yes, for many reasons. Most importantly, straight teeth are healthier teeth because they make oral hygiene easier. Straight teeth are not only easier to keep clean but enhance a person’s facial features. Nearly everyone, including friends, potential dates,...
When you realize you need implant dentistry, you encounter many claims of dentists who are “tops” or “the best” or even the “clear choice” for implant dentistry. Friends and family or newspapers, radio or internet ads don’t really explain how dentists earn that status. Yet, there are discreet things...
You may have heard of the All-on-4 dental implant system, but you may not know much about it. The All-on-4 system replaces the arch of your teeth with a four point anchoring system for the implant fixture. This anchoring system uses four acutely angled anchor points to hold the...
Replacement options for teeth are more numerous today than ever. People who are edentulous, which means they have lost all of their teeth, at one time had only one option: removable dentures. Today, implants are available as a permanent tooth replacement option, but full implants are costly and cannot...
When you have one or just a few missing teeth, you can have a permanent replacement without surgery by getting a dental bridge. A dental bridge is sometimes confused with a partial denture. A partial denture is removable, but a dental bridge is permanently attached to surrounding teeth. A...
“Flapless Surgery” takes place when a dental implant is inserted into the mouth without exposing the gingiva (gum). It is a minimally invasive approach that has the potential to decrease bone loss and soft tissue inflammation while decreasing surgical time. Flapless Surgery is a very detailed procedure that requires...