Facing major dental problems is never a pleasurable prospect. Even less desirable is the prospect of permanently losing a tooth. While the idea of tooth loss may be upsetting for you, many patients find comfort in knowing that their smile doesn’t have to be at risk. Dental implants make keeping your smile intact easier than ever. Below are 5 unexpected questions some patients have regarding their new teeth.
What Types of Sedation are Used?…
Tooth loss is one of the most common dental ailments. A tooth may be lost for any number of reasons, but the solution is always the same. You will need to have your missing tooth replaced. There are many ways a missing or badly damaged tooth can be replaced. The method with the greatest overall success rate is the dental implant, more specifically the endosteal implant. Read on to learn more about the endosteal dental implant and why it is the best solution for tooth loss.…
Whether you enjoy an occasional cigar or multiple daily smoke breaks, you know that tobacco use isn’t good for your lungs. However, your lungs aren’t the only part of your body that are at risk when you use tobacco—your mouth and gums are as well. However, the symptoms of the periodontal diseases caused by tobacco are, for the most part, very odd. If you’re suffering from any of the symptoms correlated to these three diseases, then it’s time to kick your habit (if you haven’t already) and visit your dentist:…
