Radiance Dentistry Dental Implant Center Blog

HOW DIABETES AFFECTS DENTAL IMPLANT HEALING

September 13, 2023

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As a person living with diabetes, your body either does not produce its own insulin or isn’t using it properly. This makes it more difficult for your body to regulate your blood glucose levels. Furthermore, it can lead to a multitude of health complications, including those that affect your ability to heal from surgical procedures. If you are considering getting dental implants and you’re living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, here’s what you should know.

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AFTERCARE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS

August 9, 2023

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When you select to receive dental implants to restore your smile, you undergo oral surgery in order to secure them to your jaw. Because of this, you’ll have to practice proper aftercare in order to ensure you allow for proper healing.

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HOW TEETH GRINDING CAN LEAD TO DENTAL IMPLANT FAILURE

July 19, 2023

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Dr. Mounir Iskandar has helped countless patients in and around Irving achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. He offers advanced treatments for various dental problems, including treatments for tooth loss.

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RECOVERING FROM DENTAL IMPLANT SURGERY

June 16, 2023

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At Radiance Dentistry here in Irving, we are pleased to help patients who are missing teeth achieve a beautiful and fully functional smile again. This is often achieved through the use of dental implants, which are artificial tooth roots surgically placed in the bone and gum tissues. Dental implants are able to support a crown, a bridge, or a denture when a patient is missing teeth.

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SOLUTIONS FOR WORN TEETH

June 5, 2023

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Do you find yourself grinding your teeth at night? Does your bite not line up properly? Do you suffer from TMJ? Are you missing teeth toward the back of your jaw? If they’re not addressed in a timely manner, all of these issues can result in worn-down teeth. Not only do worn teeth cause you to have difficulty eating and drinking, since exposed nerves can lead to sensitivity, but they also leave you vulnerable to more severe dental problems.

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POOR ORAL HYGIENE CAN RESULT IN DENTAL IMPLANT FAILURE

July 20, 2022

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Whenever a patient receives dental implants, Dr. Mounir Iskandar makes sure to provide instructions for proper aftercare. Good oral hygiene can make such a major impact on the potential success of treatment, and it’s imperative to keep these matters in mind. This focus on the long-term success of implant dentistry treatment has made Dr. Iskandar a trusted resource for people in Irving who want to restore their smiles.

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DO I NEED A ROOT CANAL OR A DENTAL IMPLANT?

May 25, 2022

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Once your dentist informs you that your tooth is damaged all the way down to the root, you’re likely fearful of what the next steps will be to restore your dental health. Ultimately, your dentist will decide which treatment would be best to treat your damaged tooth: a root canal or tooth extraction replaced with a dental implant. While it is saving your natural tooth is usually the first choice, it is not always possible or the best option for those with severe tooth decay or damage.

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ANATOMY OF A DENTAL IMPLANT

May 19, 2022

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Dental implants are now the leading choice among all other restoration options, not only because they reduce the risk of periodontal disease and other oral infections, but also helping keep the jaw bone healthy. So how do dental implants do all that? At Radiance Dentistry in Irving, TX, Dr. Mounir Iskandar takes extra time to educate his patients about the anatomy of a dental implant to present the procedure and its post-op benefits. Explaining the anatomy of a dental implant will also tell how this restoration can give you a stronger and healthier smile, so you can be confident it will work.

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST DENTAL IMPLANTS IN DALLAS

May 5, 2022

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Congratulations on deciding to fix your smile with dental implants! We know that choosing to fix your smile is a big life decision that will bring you much happiness. However, picking the right practice to get your new dental implants can be a difficult process. With so many questions and options available, it is hard to know where to turn. To help, we’ve written some important tips to help you narrow down the decision.

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QUALIFICATIONS OF PORCELAIN CROWN CANDIDATES

April 12, 2022

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If you have been told that you need a crown, you may have worried that you’d be stuck with a noticeable, metal crown. Fortunately, with the advancements in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, we can now offer porcelain crowns as part of our dentistry services at Radiance Dentistry. Most patients in need of a crown are porcelain crown candidates. To find out for sure, our team at our Irving, TX office will evaluate your tooth and overall health. If you qualify, we can prepare your tooth and take impressions during your first visit, and then place your custom-made porcelain crown during your return visit.

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