Discovering dental implants is often a very happy day for patients dealing with the aftermath of tooth loss. Once you suffer from one or more missing teeth, you know that it’s important to replace them as soon as possible – this protects the alignment of your smile and allows you to regain comfortable daily speaking and chewing. However, you may find that you feel a bit unsure regarding implants, which can cause you to postpone your plans for teeth replacement. For the most part, we find that patients feel concerned they won’t have the time or patience to maintain implants. Rest easy – care is much simpler than you think.
Improving Stability of Dentures
If you have chosen to wear full or partial dentures to complete your smile, we understand that you may feel unhappy with the level of stability you currently achieve. Dentures are removable dental prosthetics that serve to replace missing teeth in your smile. As a result of relying on natural suction in your mouth (though partial dentures have the added benefit of metal clasps) you may find you would like additional support. Fortunately, you have options, so you can once again enjoy the ease of dentures without worrying about slippage.
Dental Bridges: What’s That Word Mean?
You will likely find as you sift through literature regarding dental prosthetics that new words pop up quite commonly. Just when you think you’re starting to understand how a device works, a brand new term or phrase may jump out and cause you to stop what you’re doing to find a definition. If you’re thinking about completing your smile with a dental bridge, we are several steps ahead of you. You see, we are quite familiar with the terms that you need to know. We invite you to use to the following as a guide as you learn more about bridges, so you can more easily determine whether this is the prosthetic best for your smile goals:
Historic Greenmead Tour
Are you a huge fan of nostalgia and learning about the history of your community? Perhaps taking a walk back in time by literally entering historic structures is something that you get a big kick out of. If so, you may be interested in touring a small area of your town that has stood for many years. Consider the following event for an enjoyable Sunday:
Important Reasons to Replace Missing Teeth
Are you missing some of your natural teeth? Perhaps you are only missing one tooth or multiple teeth. When it comes to open spaces in your mouth, even a single opening can present serious problems for the future of your oral health. Rather than attempting to hide your smile or rationalize reasons to avoid replacing your teeth, we encourage you to speak with us about your options. We offer beautiful dental prosthetics for our patients’ diverse set of needs, so you can enjoy the following:
Dental Crowns: A Wealth of Purposes
If you know the basic information about dental crowns, you know that these are hollow prosthetic teeth that we custom craft to protect your natural teeth or to offer additional support. What exactly does that mean? Well, it’s hard to sum it all up with a single sentence because crowns do, in fact, satisfy a wealth of different purposes. Have we recommended a crown for your tooth or have you discovered that this prosthetic is going to improve your smile in some way? Learn more about the many ways crowns improve your smile for a better understanding of what to expect:
What Are The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings?
Were you surprised when we told you that you need a tooth-colored filling for your cavity – not a metal filling? Perhaps you don’t know much about this type of filling but the name itself makes you think it must be something pretty special. To learn more about the cosmetic advantages (and more) we invite you to consider the following information. By acting with urgency and quickly scheduling this restorative treatment, you can enjoy a restored tooth that looks wonderful and feels healthy again.
Restorative Dentistry 101
Have a cavity? Dealing with a broken tooth? When problems show up that affect the health and structure of your smile, we offer restorative dentistry to restore your function and comfort with exceptional fixes. You see, preventive dentistry goes only so far. When a problem results in damage, it’s time to turn to restorative care. Ready to find out more about what you can expect, the types of treatments we offer, and why it’s so important to schedule an appointment rather than waiting? Look over the following details for greater insight:
Interesting Facts About Tooth Contouring
Have you been thinking about re-shaping your smile by making minor sculptural changes to your teeth? If so, you may already be familiar with the benefits of tooth contouring. By relying on this cosmetic treatment, you can expect the gentle polishing away of excessive tooth tissue to beautify your smile. This may include reducing the length of an excessively long tooth, smoothing borders, and addressing other minor issues like pointed teeth. While you may feel confident regarding the main advantages, you may still feel the need to delve a bit deeper into what this cosmetic solution has to offer. We encourage you to learn more with the following information and then schedule an appointment for a cosmetic consultation with us. We look forward to helping you along on your journey to achieve a more satisfying smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry Quiz
Cosmetic dentistry offers a variety of wonderful solutions for smile improvement but that doesn’t mean you know what to expect. In fact, we find many patients dismiss this effective option to address esthetic imperfections because they assume it simply isn’t appropriate for their needs or that they will fail to qualify. The great news is that most patients make excellent candidates for cosmetic services – in addition, what you may think of as an overwhelming project is something we can address with a carefully crafted treatment plan. Ready to have your questions answered, so you can feel good about seeking a more beautiful grin? Learn more by taking the following true-or-false quiz: