Sarah runs across the basketball court when the ball smacks her in the face and causes her tooth to fall out. You wake up with an excruciating toothache that ibuprofen just won’t get rid of. Your husband cracks his tooth on a hard piece of candy. Dental emergencies are often unexpected and sudden. In these …
Options to Replace Missing Teeth
There are a number of options that we have available to replace missing teeth, and in this post we’ll review a few of the most common ones that we offer in our practice. Why are there missing teeth? Before we can suggest a solution for missing teeth, we need to understand why the teeth were …
All-on-4 Dental Implants vs Dentures
Advances in dentistry now offer superior solutions to common dental problems like missing teeth. Not long ago, patients who had lost most of their teeth to periodontal disease, trauma, or other oral health problems, had only one choice—removable dentures. Now, dentists offer an array of restorative techniques, such as implants, bridges, partial dentures, and complete …
Four Types of Dental Bridges
People with missing teeth are more susceptible to jawbone atrophy, gum disease, and tooth decay. To prevent these oral health problems, your dentist can replace up to three missing teeth with a dental bridge. In most cases, the bridge consists of a row of false teeth that are held in place through the use of …
Dental Problems that May Require Tooth Extraction
Tooth extractions are far more common than most people think. Each year, millions of adults in this country have wisdom teeth safely extracted, according to the National Institutes of Health. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are commonly removed for a variety of reasons. While many of us are familiar with wisdom tooth extractions, …
Factors that Affect Dental Bridge Cost
Large gaps and spaces left behind by missing teeth can have a serious negative impact on your smile. For those missing a row of teeth, dental bridges are an excellent treatment option. Before pursuing this type of treatment, it is important to understand the treatment process as well as the costs associated with it. Here, …