Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various advantages over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Provides up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps wearers taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are fixed…
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Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of people without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around in your…
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Many individuals are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. It could be a chip or crack. Perhaps they have yellowed over the years. You Don’t Have to Live With Chips and Cracks You don’t have to live with imperfections in your smile. In today’s post, we consider one of these solutions: dental veneers. At…
Considering Dentures? Read This First.
For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably…
Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
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…
Dental Implants: How Can They Change Your Life?
Categories: dental implants, dentures
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…
Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment
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 today’s post, we review the critical connecting component: the abutment. What Is An Abutment? The abutment is the connector piece between a tooth implant…
Dental Implant Success: The Odds Are In Your Favor
During consultations at , we are often asked about the success rate of dental implants. In case you are unfamiliar with dental implant procedures, first let’s review what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A permanent dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is inserted into the jaw and eventually meshes with…
