Dental implants may be the solution for a patient who has lost one or more permanent teeth. Dental implants are permanent and aesthetically appeasing. A dental implant is made up of a dental implant post, a dental restoration and an abutment. What Should I Expect? First, the dental implant post is surgically placed in the socket of the missing tooth... read more »
The teeth in the back of your mouth play a very important role in your overall oral function. The molars and premolars are tasked with breaking down and grinding your food into small pieces that make it easier to swallow and digest. If one of your molars is lost to tooth decay or becomes damaged, it can have a profound... read more »
Have you lost a permanent tooth? Losing a tooth can render simple things like chewing and speaking difficult. In addition, a lost tooth mars the beauty of the smile. So, what can be done about a lost tooth? A dental implant can restore the beauty and functionality of your smile. A dental implant is made up of three parts: a... read more »
When a small area of tooth enamel is compromised by poor oral hygiene practices, the natural bacteria in your mouth can start to form a cavity. If it isn’t professionally treated, by a dentist the tooth decay can slowly start to penetrate deep into the tooth. As this starts to happen the tooth can start to develop an increasing toothache.... read more »
An accident or emergency can happen in your mouth just like any other part of your body. Even though your teeth are usually anchored very firmly in their sockets, it’s still not impossible for something like a hard fall or a blow to the face to actually knock one of your teeth out of the socket or fracture it completely.... read more »