The loss of one tooth can be majorly disruptive to your oral health, and the loss of several teeth can make the situation worse. You may be concerned that multiple absences in your smile will require several appointments with your dentist, to construct individual restorations. Fortunately, you can address the loss of multiple teeth with […]
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Are you ready to rebuild an incomplete smile that has been affected by tooth loss? For patients with isolated losses, or those with more significant issues, dental implants can offer significant support. Implants act like artificial roots for a patient’s prosthetic unit. When you enjoy this added degree of stability, your restoration can be more […]
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If you have suffered serious tooth loss, or the total loss of your teeth, it can make your daily life more difficult, and ravage your confidence. We often associate healthy teeth with better general health. Your tooth loss can make it difficult to bite and chew food, limiting the kind of diet you can enjoy. […]
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If you have suffered the loss of several teeth, or if you have experienced a total loss of your upper or lower row of teeth, it can feel like your smile is permanently lost. What you should know is that you can see a big improvement in your appearance, and in your dental function, with […]
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If you are dealing with issues related to an incomplete smile, you may be ready to discuss prosthetic dental support with your dentist. Tooth loss makes daily jaw functions more difficult – it can complicate how you bite and chew, and potentially interfere with your ability to speak comfortably. You have options for replacing missing […]
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Your dentist is ready to help when you have a cavity that needs to be treated, or when you have a tooth that is lost or damaged in an accident. While you may feel confident that routine restorative care will be available to you at your dentist’s office, you may be unsure of what to […]
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Replacing lost teeth with the appropriate dental prosthetic is important if you want to maintain good oral health. Of course, there are also clear cosmetic benefits to receiving a prosthetic. Your confidence in your appearance can be badly hurt by gaps in your smile. That being said, your dentist can review the oral health threats […]
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Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. The others are: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, and periodontics. A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the restoration and replacement of teeth. This type of care […]
Typically, a full-mouth reconstruction, or rehabilitation, is required if a person’s jaw was injured or fractured due to a sports, car, or other type of accident. However, there are other reasons a person may require one, such as severely worn dentition due to long-term acid reflux or erosion, gum disease, or rampant decay, all which […]
Edentulous means that you have no original teeth remaining in your oral cavity. Therefore, you are completely toothless. Partially edentulous is really an oxymoron like jumbo shrimp. You cannot be “partially,” edentulous but you can be partially toothless. Confusing? The plain fact is that if you are missing several of your teeth and they are […]
