Do you have a tooth that is beyond saving? Considering a a dental implant? At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, there are advantages to combining the extraction and implant procedures. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement. 1. You save healthy bone As soon as a tooth is taken out,…
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Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Most people are embarrassed by a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. It may not be fair, but a gaping hole would have negative connotations for just about anyone. We can address that issue with a dental implant, at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. But what about a missing molar? Someone who…
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
Dental implants are an ideal replacement for lost teeth, and at last count more than three million Americans have received one. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we are providers of these dental marvels. What Is A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. For…
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Categories: dental implants, restorative dentistry
After one of our patients gets a dental implant here at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, one of the first things we discuss is how to care for it. Most ask: is it any different than caring for natural teeth? Do I need to change my flossing technique? The answer is: it’s similar, but…
Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment
Dental implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO have the potential to transform lives. The dental implant procedure involves three main parts: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artifical tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In this post, we discuss the critical connecting component: the…
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental Health, dental implants
This message from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette focuses on missing teeth and bone health, and how dental implants can make a difference. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth,…
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Categories: Dental Health, dental implants
In this post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, we take a look at the pricing of dental implants. Looking into the cost and getting an easy answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. Let’s take a moment to explain why most dental practice sites don’t publish the cost of tooth…
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you wear dentures, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. Implant-supported dentures from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette are proving to be a superior option. Conventional dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth. Problems with them include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and…
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
Not everything was better back in the “good old days.” Take dentures, for instance. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of people. But they don’t compare favorably to modern implant dentures, like those available from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Traditional dentures can impede many critical oral…
Titanium: The Bone-Loving Metal
The key to a successful dental implant is osseointegration: the fusing of the implant with the patient’s jawbone. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, we have performed many dental implants, and are proud that they have a success rate greater than ninety percent. Some patients think of dental implants as replacement teeth. But strictly…
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