You’ve probably heard the expression that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. While there isn’t much evidence to back that up, there is plenty of evidence to show the emotional and physical benefits of smiling. Laughter is the best medicine, but in many cases a smile will do. It’s not always the…
A bone graft is a common solution for correcting bone loss in your jaw. This is a procedure where the dentist will go in and place materials on your jawbone to repair the areas where there has been bone loss. The material they use for the procedure may be taken from your own body, from…
As we deal with a variety of patients with different needs, we hear some common questions. One of them is, “Which teeth can dental implants replace?” This often comes up after a patient has lost a tooth in a hard-to-reach area of the mouth. Fortunately, we’re able to give them a great answer. A dental…
Are you considering getting a dental implant? If so, you may be wondering what are the types of pre-prosthetic oral surgery? Oral surgeons perform pre-prosthetic oral surgery on a patient prior to installing a prosthetic device like a dental implant. The goal of this surgery is to prepare the body for the implant. Not only…
Have you heard the term “pre-prosthetic surgery?” Maybe you’ve heard that you may need it and are wondering, “what is pre-prosthetic surgery, anyways?” This is a really good question to be asking. Therefore, we’ll look more into this type of oral surgery in the article below. Keep reading to learn more about this vital step…
If you’ve had a dental implant you may be wondering: can a dental implant crown be replaced? This is a good question that we’ll explore more in detail. Can a Dental Implant Crown Be Replaced? Have you wondered what the difference is between a dental implant crown and dental crown? The difference between a dental…
You may have heard that patients sometimes need pre-prosthetic surgery before a dental prosthesis is placed. The question you may be asking is, “why is pre-prosthetic surgery important?” We will look more into this below. Why is Pre-Prosthetic Surgery Important? Dental technology has given people the ability to get a bridge, dental implants or removable…
For anyone who has experienced a loose dental implant, it can be scary. And you may be filled with uncertainty about what to do. The question “what if my dental implant gets loose?” is one you or a loved one may have experienced. We’re going to look more into this issue. What if My Dental…
Have you lost a tooth? The oral surgeon will recommend a dental implant within a few months of losing a tooth because this will help prevent bone loss. However, you may be wondering, “how does bone loss affect dental implants? And what causes dental bone loss?” We’ll look into this in detail and see how…