Before a patient is seen for dental implant surgery, there is a lot of preparation that goes into the placement of dental implants. If you suffer from missing teeth and are considering implants, 3D Cone Beam Technology can be of assistance to you. This technology helps to diagnose ailments, develop treatment plans, minimize pain, and accelerate healing of implant surgery …
What Can I Eat or Drink Before Oral Surgery?
We will explain your options for anesthesia and recommend the best for your procedure and situation. While local anesthesia will suffice in many cases, our office offers general anesthesia for more complicated procedures, such as wisdom tooth removal, implant treatment and multiple extractions. This information is based on a combination of your general tolerance to anesthesia, as well as the …
Dental Implants Provide Stable Functionality for Missing Teeth
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may already be experiencing adverse effects of missing teeth. Traditional tooth replacement options can help you restore the look of your teeth, but they are not as helpful in fixing some of the hidden concerns associated with tooth loss like gum tissue and bone density loss, and changing facial shape. Dental …
Am I Too Young for Dental Implants?
Although dental implants are more common in older people, it does not mean that young adults are not candidates. As long as some conditions are met, those in their late teens and early twenties can still opt for dental implants to permanently replace teeth that were lost due to disease or trauma. Implants are generally not recommended for patients who …
Dental Implants: Are They Right For Me?
Dental implants helps people who are missing one or more teeth regain the full function of their mouths. Implant dentistry is the most advanced, most effective approach to modern-day tooth replacement. Implants provide realistic-looking, permanent prosthetics to replace your missing teeth. They also help maintain the health of your jawbone. If you have missing teeth, you should talk to an …
Understanding Bone Resorption
Bone resorption occurs when the bone in the jaw is not stimulated properly. If the bone is not stimulated, new tissue does not develop, and wear and tear leads to the bone becoming atrophied, or resorbed. The long-term result is a change in the shape of the jaw and, eventually, change in the facial shape, usually with the lower jaw …
Dental Implants: Your Best Option for Replacing Missing Teeth
Throughout the course of life, teeth are lost for many reasons including cavities, gum disease, cracked roots and accidents. Missing teeth compromise your eating habits, speech and appearance. The loss of a front tooth will negatively affect the appearance of your smile and your self-confidence. Losing a tooth in the back of your mouth can lead to numerous problems affecting …
Avoiding Dry Sockets After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Dry socket is a painful condition that can occur after wisdom teeth removal. When a tooth is removed, a hole (known as a socket) is left in the bone. As part of the natural healing process, a blood clot forms in the socket to stop bleeding from the extraction site. Sometimes the blood clot can become dislodged or dissolve, leaving …
Why Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
The main goal of dentistry is to preserve your natural teeth and keep them healthy for as long as possible. There are times, however, when it is in your best interest to have a tooth extracted. This could be the case for a number of reasons. Non-Restorable Tooth If the tooth is decayed and damaged to the pulp, and a …
Common Questions About Dental Implants
When planning dental implant placement, patients should take steps to ensure that they are thoroughly informed about the surgery as well as the recovery period and beyond. Many patients choose to come to the initial consultation with a number of questions. Below are a few questions that you may want to ask: • Am I a good candidate for dental …