Dental implant tooth replacement has the potential to significantly improve your appearance, so you might think of it as a mere cosmetic treatment. The truth is, though, that dental implants have some major health benefits! In some cases, health insurance even deems them a medical necessity. This blog post delves into what that means and how you might be able to receive coverage.
(more…)Can Dental Implants Be Medically Necessary?
September 3, 2024
What Does It Feel Like to Be Under Dental Sedation?
August 25, 2024
If you need to undergo a major oral procedure, your dentist might recommend that you be sedated during your appointment. That prospect might seem a little intimidating, especially if you have never been sedated before. You might wonder what it feels like, and you may question whether it is really necessary. This blog post contains some information to prepare you for the road ahead.
(more…)Is Dental Sedation Right for You?
July 15, 2024
Does the thought of visiting the dentist make you feel uncomfortable? If so, you are far from alone. For various reasons, countless millions of people dislike their visits to their oral healthcare provider. The good news is that for many of those individuals, dental sedation can be very helpful. Might it be right for you? This blog post discusses some indications that it could be.
(more…)Who Is Not a Good Candidate for Sedation Dentistry?
June 14, 2024
Plenty of patients benefit from having sedation dentistry administered during dental implant surgery. However, while this technology is widely considered safe, it’s also not suitable for every patient. Is sedation dentistry truly a good choice for you? To help you answer this question, here’s a quick look at how it works and why someone may not be a good candidate for it.
(more…)4 Uses of Sedation Dentistry Outside of Soothing Anxiety
June 8, 2024
When discussing the advanced technology that your implantologist uses, sedation dentistry might come up. You have likely heard how sedation dentistry can help soothe dental fears – but did you know that it can have other uses as well? Below are 4 examples of ways that sedation dentistry can help patients have a more positive experience when getting dental implants.
(more…)How Does Vitamin D Contribute to Dental Implant Success?
April 11, 2024
If you’ve struggled with tooth loss, you certainly aren’t alone. More than 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Fortunately, you don’t need to go the rest of your life without it. Dental implants can replace the entirety of your missing teeth – not just the chewing surface. However, for them to be successful, it’s important that you are getting enough vitamin D. Continue reading to learn more about vitamin D and why it’s crucial for dental implants.
(more…)A Smile You Can Be Proud Of: How Dental Implants Make You Look Good
March 13, 2024
Dental implants are the ideal way to replace missing teeth because they look and work just like the real things. While this allows them to confer many health benefits such as improved chewing ability, preservation of the alignment of the rest of the teeth, and protection from bone loss in the jaw, they can also improve your appearance by completing your smile with lifelike restorations. Here’s what you should know about how dental implants can make you look your best.
(more…)CHEMOTHERAPY AND DENTAL IMPLANTS
February 2, 2024
If you receive a cancer diagnosis from your doctor, one of the most common treatment modalities they may suggest is chemotherapy. Though this option is beneficial in order to address your cancer, it can present potential problems to your oral health, including the potential for dental implant failure.
Here is what you should know when it comes to chemotherapy and your dental implants.
(more…)SINGLE VS. MULTIPLE TOOTH REPLACEMENT WITH DENTAL IMPLANTS
February 1, 2024
Have you lost a tooth due to decay or gum disease? Have you suffered an injury that left you missing several teeth? Are you tired of those empty spaces in your smile? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then dental implants may be the solution for you. Dental implants act as replacements for the roots of missing teeth, while supporting natural-looking replacement teeth. Dental implants have restored the smiles of thousands of people; isn’t it time you become one of the success stories? To undergo single or multiple tooth replacement with dental implants, contact our Irving, TX practice today.
(more…)How Dental Implants Have Evolved Over the Years
January 30, 2024
Dental implants are becoming an increasingly popular solution for tooth loss, with more than 5 million implant posts being placed every year. However, this treatment has a longer history than many people realize, and it took quite a while to get where it is today. How have dental implants changed for the better over time? Here’s a brief overview of the evolution of this tooth replacement method.
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