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You may have heard in the past that dental implants are one of the most effective ways to replace missing or damaged teeth. Dental implants are a great option for a lot of different situations, but when is getting a dental implant the best option for you? There are a few circumstances where receiving an implant might […]

Get a second opinion. Unfortunately, in today’s environment with implants being available, patients are told to have teeth extracted and replaced with implant supported crowns. Although we are very experienced with implant restoration (over 2,500 implants inserted and restored in our office), I will always try to save a tooth rather than extract, if our […]

Keeping your gums healthy is vital to ensuring that your mouth stays clean and your teeth stay intact and in pristine condition. This blog will focus on the best ways to make sure your gums stay healthy in order to prevent gum disease and keep your smile shining bright for years to come. 1) Floss, […]

Crowns: How to Achieve All Natural Aesthetic Outcomes In Part I of “Are All Crowns the Same?”, we discussed the differences in the quality of the crowns. In Part II, we are comparing the aesthetic results of milled crowns, crowns fabricated in a commercial laboratory, and custom crowns fabricated by an in-house technician as we […]

No, they are not – the fit and aesthetics of crowns vary widely! This blog addresses the fit of the crowns, specifically how different types of fabrication (in-house vs. milled) affect their longevity. Part II will concentrate on how great aesthetics is achieved. There are a wide variety of crowns, extending from the most basic, […]

Cleaning and taking care of your implant is just as important as cleaning your natural teeth. Here are some things you should know about caring for your implant. Your implant and your natural teeth are similar because they both rely on healthy tissue for support and both can build up plaque. It’s important to remove that plaque […]

1. Food and Drinks: Coffee, tea and red wine play a major role in staining your teeth. They all have Chromogens, which are intense color pigments that attach to the white outer part of your tooth known as enamel. Tip: Drink with a straw, keeping those stain-causing dyes in the drink away from your teeth. 2. […]

The recovery time following dental implant surgery tends to vary, but is usually based on the amount of teeth being implanted, whether or not a bone graft was needed and the individual and how well they manage their recovery. Luckily, the science and technology behind dental implants has improved drastically over the last few years, improving post-surgery […]

Bad breath is bad news. Don’t let bad breath be a part of your day! In our office, we are asked on an almost daily basis “How can I get rid of my bad breath?” Here are some quick and easy tips to help keep your breath fresh and clean: 1. Brush and Floss Regularly: It’s […]