Last week I tried something new. And it was a huge success. What did I do? I held a FREE informational seminar on dental implants. While this may not sound like a lot to you. This was a completely new undertaking for me – and I had no idea if it would be a success or […]
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What’s one of the first things you notice about somebody? (Hint: The answer most often given is their smile.) When we meet people, talk to them, or just glance at them, we often smile. Whether it’s done purposefully or unconsciously, our smiles are one of the first things people see – and notice. So, when
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When discussing dental implants with your dentist, you may learn that you might have to have a sinus lift or bone augmentation. Let’s look at what that is and why it may be necessary. If you have lost upper teeth in the side or back of the mouth, particularly premolars and molars, you may have also
If you and your dentist have decided that you will undergo dental implant surgery, you’re probably wondering what to expect. Dental implant surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure through multiple stages. DENTAL IMPLANT STAGES If you have a damaged tooth that the dental implant is replacing, your implant dentist will remove it and
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The benefits of a joy-filled smile are astounding. Scientists have found that smiling has an extremely powerful effect on all of us: 1) Smiling is contagious; 2) Smiling reduces stress; 3) Smiling releases endorphins and makes us feel better; 4) Smiling boosts our immunity and prevents heart disease; 5) Smiling makes us more empathetic and
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If you have dental implants, cleaning and disease prevention are just as important as they are for natural teeth. Peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions in the soft and hard gum tissues that surround dental implants. Just like it does around natural teeth, bacteria can build up on the base of the implant, just below the gum line.
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When it comes to replacing missing teeth, you’ve got options. While removable dentures were the only choice for many past years, patients now have a much more favorable alternative to restore their smile. Dental implants are considered the gold standard in tooth replacement, and knowing the advantages that implants offer over traditional dentures can help
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Ordinarily, our jaw bones are only as large and strong as they are because we use them all the time. Once teeth are lost and we stop applying force to the jawbone, however, the bone mass gradually diminishes until all that’s left is a small, narrow ridge of bone. This can make it difficult, if
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In recent years, dental implants have allowed millions of Americans the opportunity to replace damaged and deteriorated teeth with permanent, durable substitutes. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the success rate of these groundbreaking procedures is a remarkable 98%. The implants themselves are, in essence, threaded screws made of materials such as titanium
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It’s a complaint many dentists hear all too often: “Dentistry is so expensive. I just can’t afford it.” The cost of dental care is a valid concern, but one that should be weighed carefully against the greater context of healthcare costs. In our last entry, we discussed the link between poor dental hygiene and heart
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