5 Questions Dental Patients Have About Living With Dental Implants

Posted on 10 December 2019

Considering a dental implant? You likely have questions about the procedure and what it is like living with an implant afterward. Here are some common questions you may have. Will Your Jaw Ache Afterwards? You can expect to experience some soreness in your jaw immediately after the surgical procedure, and this is normal. Thankfully, your dentist should prescribe pain medication to help the area feel better while it is healing. On the day of the procedure, make sure to take pain medication preemptively before the numbness from anesthesia goes away to help avoid any pain or discomfort. [Read More]

When Bacteria Lingers Too Long And Plaque Is Born

Posted on 28 October 2019

Bacteria is a fact of life for the human body. There are even beneficial, "good" bacteria present in some places. It's mostly unwelcome in your mouth, however. Bacteria just love the environment there. It's moist and warm enough in your mouth to encourage bacteria to thrive and wreak havoc. While just the thought of bacteria in one's mouth is bad enough, the damage it can do can be serious. Read below and find out more about how bacteria that linger too long can create damaging plaque. [Read More]

Scheduled For Dental Implant Surgery? 7 Things To Expect During The Process

Posted on 28 October 2019

If your dentist has let you know that you need a dental implant, it is important for you to make sure you understand the process. Getting a dental implant is a surgical process that is performed by a dentist who is specifically trained in dental surgery and implant dentistry.   1. It Is an Outpatient Procedure  A dental implant surgery is an outpatient procedure. That means that after the surgery, you get to go home. [Read More]

How Jawbone Density Can Impact Your Dental Implant

Posted on 4 October 2019

Do you have gaps in your smile that you want you want to fix for good? Dental implants are a way to provide a permanent fix to this problem. Unfortunately, it's possible that you may not be a good candidate for dental implants due to your jawbone density. Here are some things to know about how your jawbone plays a role in this dental procedure. Short Implants May Be Used [Read More]

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I have always been shy about my teeth, but a few years ago a friend told me that I didn't need to be. He talked with me about the prospect of working with a cosmetic dentist, and although the idea seemed silly at first, I realized that it was a great way to improve my smile. When I met with the dentist, he talked with me about all of the ways it could be improved, and it was amazing to hear all of my options. Within a few short months, my smile looked brand new, and I know that I owed it all to the dentist. This blog is all about creating a more beautiful smile.

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