Dental implants like those available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette are the preferable tooth restoration for most people who are missing a tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. Remember that the tooth implant…
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Are Dentures The Only Answer For Extensive Tooth Loss?
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Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and with good dental hygiene at home and regular checkups at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO, they can. But sometimes things go wrong, even with the best of care. Dental implants are an ideal solution for anyone who loses one or more of their natural teeth.…
Dental Implants: How Can They Change Your Life?
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Does your smile convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smile, such as tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or just the overall wear.…
What is the Best Replacement for a Missing Tooth?
Dental implants are the prime tooth replacement available to individuals who are missing teeth. Are you too old for an implant? Age is rarely a factor. Dental implants have proven to be successful for men and women of all ages. They have a succesful track record of several decades. A tooth implant is a metal…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Dental implants have been called one of the most important steps forward in the history of modern dentistry, and we are proud to make them available to our patients at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are they…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
Patients considering a dental implant from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette usually want to know about their success rate. In case you are unfamiliar with implant placements, first let’s discuss what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is anchored into the jaw and within…
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…
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…
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…
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