More and more people are realizing that ignoring missing teeth isn’t a good idea. That’s because it can lead to the surrounding teeth shifting, which can contribute to accelerated bacteria accumulation. Another problem that can arise is jawbone degeneration, a serious issue that can lead to further tooth loss. Thankfully, with the placement of dental implants, patients can now have their oral health, functionality and appearance restored to normal. Although the procedure has a 95% success rate, it’s still possible for the implant to fail, a warning sign of which can be a loose fitting. To find out what can be done about this, continue reading!
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Dental implants are the most predictable and reliable solution to treat tooth loss. Research proves they have over a 95% 10-year success rate when you take the time to maintain your oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly. Ensuring your new smile lasts relies on your jawbone fusing to the posts and remaining infection-free. Unfortunately, if you smoke or use tobacco, your dental implants can fail. If you want to replace your missing teeth with dental implants but you smoke, here’s what you need to know to protect your investment.
No dental treatment is right for every patient we treat, but the innovative All-on-4 implant supported denture method makes it possible for us to provide dental implant supported restorations for more patients than ever before. Unlike traditional implant dentures that are supported by evenly spaced dental implant posts, All-on-4 dentures utilize the naturally denser parts of the jawbone to provide support for the entire denture. This makes it possible for more patients to receive implant supported dentures without the need for advanced preparatory tissue grafts. In this post, we’ll review some of the many factors that make patients good candidates for All-on-4 implant dentures.
According to your dentist, men are more likely to develop gum disease, experience tooth loss, and develop certain oral infections than women. To help spread awareness and help men get to their dentist in Houston, he wanted to celebrate National Men’s Health Week! Hopefully when male patients learn why they are at higher risk of developing dental disease, they’ll have more incentive to visit their dentist regularly, as well as practice routine oral care.
In today’s post, we’ll be discussing why men are at greater risk and what they can do to protect themselves.
In cases of a badly cracked, dislodged or decayed tooth, you may need a new crown to restore your normal function. When you undergo this procedure, though, you want to know how long it should last. Thus, your dentist is weighing in with information on the normal lifespan of a dental crown in Greater Heights and what you can do to protect it.
There are all different kinds of pain. There’s the pain that comes when your favorite team loses its spot in the playoffs, the pain of a stubbed toe, the pain after an intense workout, etc. But there is one type of pain that relates directly to your dental health — orofacial pain. What exactly is it, what causes it, and what can you do about it?
Do you have a denture that constantly makes your feel self-conscious? Are you afraid it’s going to slip out while you are eating, speaking, or just walking around? Does this make you less sociable or likely to smile? If so, then you’re like many traditional denture wearers in America today. In the past, when it came to replacing multiple missing teeth, removable dentures were the only available treatment, but now, thanks to dental implants, your dentist in Greater Heights can give you a set of teeth you’ll always be able to rely on day to day. 