4 Steps To Full Mouth Reconstruction

Dental implants and dental bridges can be used to replace single teeth. However, sometimes patients need more extensive reconstructive work. Patients who are missing all of their teeth will require a full mouth reconstruction. This type of restorative treatment can allow dental patients to achieve a whole new smile. Full mouth reconstructions serve both an aesthetic and practical purpose. This type of treatment will allow patients to eat without struggling. It can also prevent jaw bone erosion and allow patients to smile without self-consciousness. [Read More]

Dental Implants: How They Can Look More Realistic Than Dentures

Do you already wear dentures and wish you had an alternative solution that looked more natural? Do you want to know what makes dental implants more realistic-looking than dentures? Your dentist will recommend you to a dental implant treatment specialist if you decide that dental implants are best for you, and can answer many of your general questions about this procedure as well. If you want a new smile but you're not sure what you're after, dental implants can bring you the results you want. [Read More]

Can A Dental Implant Be Too Tight?

Have you ever been a bit too optimistic when buying clothes? You might assume (or hope) that a smaller size is the best fit for your body, only to be proven wrong when you try wearing the garment in question. In any event, clothes that are too tight aren't a catastrophe, and it's just a matter of exchanging the item for one that fits your body. Although it's unlikely to happen, it's possible for your new dental implant to be too tight, in a manner of speaking, with consequences that can be more serious than an unflattering new shirt. [Read More]

Does Your Child Have Alternatives To Orthodontic Headgear

If your child needs to undergo orthodontic treatment, you may also be wondering about headgear. For some patients, headgear can be an important aspect since these appliances support correct jaw growth and alignment. The main downside of headgear is that many of these appliances are worn partly outside the mouth with external components that use the chin, neck, and head as anchor points. The good news is that, depending on your child's malocclusion, your orthodontist may be able to use inconspicuous alternatives to garner the same results as headgear. [Read More]