Three Ways to Replace Missing Teeth

January 4, 2024

If you are looking to replace missing teeth, you have more options than you may think. Fixed dental implants, removable dentures, and snap-in dentures can each be a great fit depending on your specific needs. Find out which is best for you!

If you're missing one or more teeth, read below to learn the three main options you have to replace them.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, dental implant process, what to know about implants

Demystifying Dental Implants

September 18, 2023

If you're missing teeth, or are frustrated with a continuous cycle of expensive dental problems, you're not alone. Millions of people in the United States have lost one or more teeth due to tooth decay, gum disease, or trauma. Millions more feel discouraged with an uphill physical, emotional, and financial battle against their failing dental health.  While there are a number of ways to reinforce failing teeth and replace missing teeth, dental implants often provide the best long-term results and the best quality of life.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, FAQs, what to know about implants, Credentialed Implant Dentist

What Comes First: The Braces or the Implant?

September 9, 2023

Most people probably don’t think that orthodontics (braces) and implants go together, but they can in the right circumstances. Both braces and implants may help prevent tooth decay and gum disease, improve a person’s appearance, and prevent dental injuries. They help build a person’s confidence and improve their smile.

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Topics: FAQs, what to know about implants, Dental implant procedure, orthodontics

Are Dental Implants a Treatment Option for TMJ?

September 19, 2022

Do you experience pain and jaw-popping symptoms of TMJ? Did you know that in some cases, misaligned teeth could cause TMJ? If you live with the painful sensations of TMJ and have misaligned teeth, continue reading to discover how dental implants can help alleviate your TMJ pain and provide you with a better smile with a full mouth dental reconstruction.

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Topics: dental implant process, what to know about implants, overall health, Dental implant procedure, Replacement Techniques, TMJ

Stick to the Facts About Dental Implants

August 31, 2022

Even after decades of successful use, I’m still surprised by how much misinformation or a lack of actual information circulates about dental implants. The best thing you can do as a consumer is to educate yourself and learn the facts. The most crucial point is that dental implants are the most permanent and reliable solution for replacing lost teeth.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, dental implant research, dental implant process, FAQs, what to know about implants, Dental Implant Awareness Month

Tooth Extraction? Get Dental Implants Right Away!

August 18, 2022

In the course of a lifetime, nearly everyone will lose at least one adult tooth.  Most people will lose about 12 teeth before they die.

I believe it is essential for everyone to know that you should consider dental implants before you lose a tooth. Too often I’ve seen patients who decided to wait to deal with the loss of a tooth, resulting in bone deterioration that caused greater complications and costs for restoration, especially with dental implants.

So, my goal with this post is to get the word out – if you’re having a tooth extraction, plan on replacing the tooth with a dental implant, from a credentialled dental implant expert, right away.

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Topics: timeline for implants, what to know about implants, Dental implant procedure, Bone Loss, Tooth Extraction

Trends in Dental Implants 2022

July 7, 2022

Let’s start with a fun fact: dental implants and spaceships have something in common. They’re both made from titanium. That’s right, the implant in your mouth will be as strong as the rockets that head to Mars and beyond. So, don’t be surprised if an implant company approaches Elon Musk to become their brand ambassador.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, FAQs, what to know about implants, Dental Implant Trends

Osteoporosis and Dental Implants

July 7, 2022

I often get asked - can I get dental implants if I have osteoporosis? The good news is that, generally, the answer is yes, you can get dental implants despite having osteoporosis. The bad news is, it needs special finessing, expertise, and healing time to be successful. Let's delve more deeply into the topic.

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Topics: FAQs, what to know about implants, overall health, Dental implant procedure, Osteoporosis

When to Consider Implant-Retained Dentures

June 29, 2022

For decades, dentures (not dental implants) have been the most cost-effective way to replace large numbers of badly damaged or missing teeth. Today traditional dentures have their drawbacks, the most notable being that they lack the chewing strength of natural teeth (about 20% of your original biting force) and aren’t entirely stable, which can make speech difficult and one feel self-conscious. Today, the closest replacement to natural teeth is fixed dental implants, a permanent solution that is not removable.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, dental implant research, Choosing an implant dentist, dental implant process, what to know about implants, Dental implant procedure, Implant-Retained Dentures

DENTAL IMPLANTS: THE MACGYVER OF TEETH

April 12, 2022
 

When I was a kid, one of the coolest shows on TV was MacGyver. For those not of my generation, “Mac” traveled around the world and helped people in need solve their problems. He was always there for the underdog and his methods were, whenever possible, non-violent and non-lethal. At the end of each episode, he always found himself in a challenging situation and used his brains and whatever he had on hand to get out of the predicament. He was a science nerd who could fix most anything.

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Topics: Getting started with dental implants, dental implant research, Choosing an implant dentist, dental implant process, timeline for implants, what to know about implants, overall health, Board Certified Implant Dentist, Credentialed Implant Dentist, Dental implant procedure