When you are a kid and you lose a tooth, you get a dollar under your pillow and a milestone checked off your development list. However, losing a tooth as an adult is no fun. It can hurt your confidence and cause you to hide your smile from others. Unfortunately for many adults, trauma, disease, […]
When you lose your baby teeth, you tend to assume that your adult teeth will be with you for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, even your permanent teeth can be lost due to decay caused by disease, poor brushing habits, or certain traumatic events such as being hit by a foul ball at the […]
In childhood, losing a tooth is almost a rite of passage. Wide smiles with gaps where the tooth used to be and a visit from the tooth fairy make the experience fun and adorable. In adulthood, a missing tooth is not something most patients want to remember. It can make patients feel self-conscious when they […]
If you are missing teeth and you would like to see your smile restored, you might benefit greatly from dental implants. Dental Implants are a durable, functional, natural-looking, and long lasting solution that more and more patients are choosing over bridges or dentures. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots made out of titanium that are […]
It is understandable to expect your permanent teeth to last your lifetime. The sad fact is many adults have lost at least one tooth by the age of forty. Our teeth are vulnerable to the effects of oral bacteria and other factors, and tooth loss may occur in a number of situations, from gum disease […]
Many people have gaps in their smiles for which they have not yet sought treatment. If you are missing teeth, you may think it’s simply a matter of appearance and not on your priority list. The truth is missing teeth do not just affect appearance; they also have a lasting effect on oral health. Dental […]
A healthy and attractive smile requires more than just a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and regular checkups. It also requires a little bit of luck. While the importance of dental hygiene cannot be overstated, even patients with perfect oral care can lose a tooth due to trauma, such as taking a fall, or playing sports. However, […]
Undergoing the dental implant procedure is something that our patients do after they have considered the various options for tooth replacement. To receive a dental implant takes an investment of money and time. The results achieved through one of the various types of implants last a lifetime, increasing the cost effectiveness of the procedure when […]
For much of our current history, the most appropriate methods available for replacing missing teeth were the dental bridge and dentures. Dentures, in particular, have been restorative devices that were known to cause a bit of discomfort and even result in embarrassing situations should the appliance slip or fall out due to poor grip. While […]
The function and appearance of a natural tooth is very difficult to replicate. Traditionally fixed bridges and dentures were the only options for a patient with missing teeth. Thanks to advances in modern dentistry, dental implants are natural looking replacements that are as stable and functional as natural teeth. They can be used to hold […]