Have you had a tooth extracted? Think your problems are over for that particular tooth? We hate to break it to you, but you still have some problems ahead—even if you don’t care about the gap in your smile. Problems With Extracted Teeth First off, when a tooth is extracted, the surrounding bone shrinks and…

1. Dentures are not the only replacement selection for missing teeth. Dental implants used alone or in combination with a partial denture is often a preferable option for patients. Whereas a removable appliance replaces only the visible parts of teeth, an implant replaces both the root and crown of a tooth. This has vital implications….

Today’s dental technology has solved the problem of annoying loose-fitting dentures with an outstanding tooth replacement option. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to…

Are you one of the fortunate people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Some residents believe that keeping their teeth healthy into the golden years is unlikely if not impossible. At , we are happy to assure you that this is a myth. With proper…

Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several critical reasons to replace a back tooth with a…

Ill-fitting dentures can cause more issues for denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look more attractive than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two vital activities: eating and talking. Missing…

Hello, I am of . When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by completing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that affect this decision. These include whether there is an infection in…

Countless individuals have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Dental implants are usually…

The condition of your teeth has a considerable impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from dental health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be saved,…