Dental implants are an increasingly common restorative and cosmetic procedure, and one of the strong options you can consider when you lose a tooth. There may be many factors at work in any individual case that make one option more … Continue reading
Read moreWelcome to part two of the series. Let’s begin by looking at the intra-oral effects of stomach acids entering the oral cavity: -Sour taste upon wakening. -Dysphagia (difficulty, discomfort or pain upon swallowing). -Increased salivation. -Sensitive teeth. -Mouth pain/irritation (raw … Continue reading
Read moreSometimes you go to the dentist and the assistant places x ray films in your mouth. They may feel a little uncomfortable and seem to push on your gums…these films are called peri-apical x rays. Peri-Apicals are needed in dentistry … Continue reading
Read moreIt’s a very common problem. So many people are missing a tooth and wonder what they can do to fill the gap. There are 3 ways to replace teeth that are missing:1) Removable dentures2) Fixed bridges 3) Dental implants It … Continue reading
Read moreIn the last entry, I tried to convince you to save a tooth as opposed to removing it because of all of the problems that can occur when you take it out. But, there are situations when we can’t … Continue reading
Read moreWeighing the options in tooth replacement. First off, what is a dental implant? A dental implant is a replacement for one or more missing teeth. It’s made of a metal “root” that anchors restoration teeth in place. Implant roots are … Continue reading
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