Typically, getting a new set of dentures can take several weeks, if not longer, and if implants are used to support the dentures, there is usually additional healing time for the implant procedure. The process usually involves the patient wearing a temporary plate while the new one is being constructed and fitting adjustments are just […]

At one time, periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) was looked at as simply ‘an infection of the mouth.’ It is now understood, however, that all infections can spread, and just because gum disease begins in the mouth doesn’t mean it stays there. In fact, whenever there is an infection in the body, the […]

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, can range from gingivitis, which is the first stage where the gums are inflamed, to advanced periodontitis where severe bone loss has occurred. Until it is in the extreme stages where infection exists and severe damage is being done, periodontal disease does not have any symptoms. Studies show […]

If you have a missing tooth or teeth, dental implants should be considered as an option because the gap that is created in your mouth by a missing tooth or teeth can cause a myriad of problems from jaw misalignment to degeneration of your gum and jawbone. The good news is that age is not […]

The first step for getting dental implants is a consultation with a dentist who is qualified to do implant surgery. During the consultation, the dentist may use x-rays or a 3D CAT scan to determine the treatment plan that will be needed to replace your missing tooth or teeth. If your tooth or teeth have […]

Studies show that by the time we reach our mid-thirties to mid-forties, sixty nine percent of us will have lost at least one tooth from an accident or dental problems. While it might be tempting to ignore the loss of one tooth…especially when it’s at the back of our mouth where no one can see […]

No matter how well we take care of our teeth, sometimes tooth loss is just a part of life. In fact, studies show that by the age of seventy-four, nearly twenty-six percent of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth. When that happens, dentures that slip over the patient’s gums are usually the solution. […]

Generally, people who have struggled with problems with their teeth assume that once they have their unhealthy teeth pulled and replaced with dentures, their problems with their mouth will go away. Unfortunately, that is all too often not the case. Dentures can result in gagging and sore spots along with an inability to be able […]

Typically people in their thirties and forties (and men more than women) are most susceptible to periodontal disease. ACH Routing Number BANK OF AMERICA It is estimated that in the U.S. and Canada, over seventy-five percent of people over thirty-five years of age are afflicted with some type of periodontal disease (also known as gum […]

In the past, when a patient lost a tooth, our only option was to replace it with a crown or bridge that was secured by surrounding teeth, and if they had several teeth missing, a partial denture was the best option. However, with today’s advanced dental technology, we can actually implant a tooth (or several […]