Dental implants provide patients with an exceptional solution to replace missing teeth, whether you are missing one or even all of your teeth. As you continue your journey into the world of implants, you have probably recognized that in addition to many advantages to learn about, there are also some new terms with which you are unfamiliar. Rather than avoiding certain topics or just making assumptions about certain aspects of treatment, we encourage you to brush up on some terms. With this mini glossary, you will be all caught up on the important terms you need for a better understanding of implants:
Addressing Complete Tooth Loss
We understand that you may feel somewhat embarrassed by the idea of visiting us to discuss your complete tooth loss. The good news is that this is nothing new – we are dental professionals whose goal includes one thing: Caring for your smile. So if you’re missing all of the teeth on one or your arches – or both – we invite you to schedule a visit. After taking a close look at your oral health and assessing your needs, we will discuss the exceptional benefits of full dentures with you if you’re ready to find out more about replacing your teeth for a complete, beautiful smile. Ready to learn more about what you can expect? Consider the following:
How Much Do You Know About Partial Dentures?
Is your smile not what it used to be thanks to tooth loss? Even if you are only missing a few teeth, the results can become emotionally devastating and quite annoying on a daily basis. Rather than allow yourself to view your smile in a negative light, while attempting to revise your daily eating and hygiene habits, we encourage you to learn more about partial dentures. By discovering more about what you do – or do not – know about this dental prosthetic, you may feel more comfortable scheduling a consultation to see if partials will work well for you, so we may begin guiding you toward a beautifully complete smile.
Questions About Bridges: We Have Answers
Missing teeth? You are not alone. In fact, we are visited all the time by patients of all ages and varying levels of oral health who require replacement teeth. We urge you to feel comfortable enough to schedule a consultation to discuss the open spaces in your mouth with us. Our comprehensive treatment options will ensure that we help you regain a complete smile, so you can feel comfortable and happy about your oral health and appearance. If you are missing one or a few teeth, it may be time to learn more about dental bridges with the following information:
Used Book Sale
Are you a bookworm? Perhaps not quite that dedicated to daily literature but you are certainly a fan of taking in the written word on a regular basis? Wherever you fall on the spectrum of book lovers, you are in for a lovely time. The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale event that is sure to please all. Grab friends or family and head over to peruse a collection of books with your fellow Livonia community members.
Dental Crown Basics
Are you wondering why we suggested a dental crown to fix your tooth? You will be happy to find out that a crown offers an exceptional list of benefits, including protecting your tooth so it will not need to be removed from your smile. For patients who would like to learn more about this prosthetic and what to expect, we invite you to discover more with the following information. We are happy you have taken an interest in the restorative care you need and look forward to guiding you toward an improved smile.
Can You Save My Infected Tooth?
Fortunately, if you suffer from an infection, we can save your infected tooth with root canal treatment. Granted, we assume you are not too thrilled to find out a root canal is the service best suited to your needs. The good news is that this restorative treatment is actually an exceptional procedure that will save your tooth and … believe it or not … it’s comfortable. So before you go giving root canals a bad wrap, learn more about how we save your tooth and you may find yourself singing a very different tune (and urgently scheduling that appointment you need so badly):
Cosmetic Dentistry Concerns
If you don’t really like the way your smile looks, you are probably overwhelmed with happiness at the thought of improving your smile’s appearance. However, just because you know cosmetic dentistry will improve your smile and the way you feel about yourself does not mean you plan on entering into treatment without asking a few questions first. We are always happy to help educate our patients, so they feel wonderful about the treatment decisions they make. If you find that you are struggling with some concerns regarding cosmetic care, we invite you to look over the following questions that we commonly receive from patients (answers are included, of course):
Transforming Your Gummy Smile
Are you becoming more and more embarrassed by your smile because of your excessive gum tissue? If so, you have likely referred to your grin as a “gummy smile” at least once in your life. Or, perhaps when you look at your smile in the mirror you recognize that it looks lopsided or generally uneven. If the distribution of your teeth length’s is symmetrical but things still look off-kilter, the culprit may be uneven gum tissue rather than uneven tooth tissue. Fortunately, for cosmetic issues resulting from uneven or excessive gum tissue, we offer gum contouring to improve your smile. Ready to learn more and to find out if contouring may provide you with the solution you desire? Read further:
Plant Share in Livonia
If you spend time in the garden because it gives you peace of mind, relaxes you, because you simply love plants, or even if you’ve got a brown thumb but you’re an enthusiast anyway, you’re in for a treat. The Livonia Garden Club is hosting a plant share. Grab a plant of your own and head over for an enjoyable morning surrounded by nature’s beauty.