For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance providers don’t cover implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurers rarely make coverage decisions based on what is…
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Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?
Many Lafayette dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they choose composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched precisely to your natural tooth color. Some people are sensitive to the metals used in standard fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is Toxic…
Are Senior Citizens Eligible for Dental Implants?
Many seniors question whether they are eligible for dental implant therapy and whether they can afford it. The good news is that almost anyone, including seniors, can get dental implants – and it’s cheap! Dentures vs. Dental Implants for Senior Citizens Many patients over the age of 65 have dentures. They can often be uncomfortable…
How To Prepare for A Dental Implant Procedure
Obtaining dental implants involves surgery or, in some cases, multiple procedures over several months. If you are ready to get dental implants, prepare your body for oral surgery and help your mouth to heal afterward. Proper preparation will also increase the chances of success of your dental implant, allowing you to enjoy a wonderful smile…
Implants-Supported Dentures, or Traditional?
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a critical decision. Should you choose ordinary dentures or go with state-of-the-art implant dentures, like those at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO? One of the biggest disadvantages to ordinary dentures is a greatly reduced ability to bite and chew food.…
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…
All About Implant Dentures
Dental implants are an ideal tooth restoration. They can restore anywhere from one to all missing teeth. Dental implants are available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. A dental implant is a titanium post that is inserted into the patient’s jaw. What makes implants so unique is that they actually fuse with the bone,…
Are Complications Possible After A Dental Implant?
Dental implants from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO are state-of-the-art, with a success rate in the area of ninety-eight percent. That number is a testament to implant technology. But like any medical or dental procedure, there are risks. In this post, we will consider possible complications of a dental implant. Infection. Any surgical procedure…
How Do You Choose a Dental Practice For a Dental Implant?
This article from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO is for people who have decided to replace a missing tooth with an implant. Great choice! Now you need to choose a dental implant dentist to execute the procedure. This is a key decision. A dental implant is permanent. It involves oral surgery. It requires a…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Bone recession is an unfortunate yet common consequence of losing one or more of your teeth. It happens because the blood supply and stimulation needed for maintaining healthy bone is gone. There are consequences to bone loss – some obvious, some less so. This blog post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO takes a…
