How Do Implants Really Compare to Other Prostheses?

With so many different options for replacing lost teeth, it may not always be obvious what benefits one option may have over another. For example, when you’ve lost one or more teeth, your dentist might recommend replacing them with dental implants rather than a conventional bridge or partial denture. At our Livonia, MI, dentist’s office, we often recommend implants because of the many different benefits they offer compared to more conventional prostheses. (more…)

New Year’s Countdown (Dental Implant Style)

As the new year makes its debut, many people think about what they could do differently in the coming year. If you have received dental implants in Livonia, MI (or are considering how dental implants might improve your life) we want to offer a New Year’s Eve countdown, dental implant style. Whether you decide to toast with a glass of champagne, sparkling cider or tooth-friendly water, grab a glass and get ready to welcome 2019! (more…)

Why Would I Choose Implant Dentures?

You might wonder why you would choose implant dentures when you have access to lots of other implant-supported restorations like dental crowns, which allow you to replace one individual tooth at a time. The truth is, all implant-and-restoration combinations provide you with amazing stability, beauty, and function! So, while you may start out assuming crowns are “the best,” you may realize over time that something like dentures as your restoration can provide you with what you really need and want. Find out more as our Livonia, MI team talks up some often overlooked benefits of choosing implants to support dentures!

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Implants: How To Make The Most Of 2019

While there’s not a right way … or a wrong way … to approach your interest in dental implants for your smile, one thing is certain: There is definitely a pathway that will help you make the absolute most of 2019 if you are thinking that implants may be for you. As you might imagine, if you wait until December of next year to begin learning about implants, you won’t have time to actually receive them. However, if you think over some of the steps our Livonia, MI recommends for you in terms of optimizing your use of time in the new year, you will be quite pleased with the progress you make!

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What Does It Mean To Be An Implant Wearer?

You may usually think about implants from the perspective of how they will be able to help you, should you choose them. However, our Livonia, MI team encourages you to instead spend a bit of time visualizing your life as if you are already a dental implant wearer. What does your life feel like on a daily basis? On a long term basis? When you imagine your smile from this outlook, you can often gain a better sense of what it will really mean for you to choose implants to complete your grin.

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What An Implant Is (And Is Not)

You may think that you know just what to make of a dental implant. However, if you start talking about what an implant is not, you may find that you’re feeling the slightest bit confused. You know, for instance, that it is a tooth replacement. However, do you know whether it is (or is not) a complete replacement, allowing you to restore your entire tooth? If you are realizing you may have a little more to learn in regard to this stable, long-lasting solution to missing teeth, then it is our Livonia, MI team’s pleasure to offer up the education you need!

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Happy Thanksgiving! See Us Soon!

It’s about that time: Turkey Time! As we wrap up the final day before Thanksgiving, when you gather with friends and loved ones for a nice relaxing day (once you’re finished cooking, that is), we reflect on all that has happened this year. There’s a bit of 2018 left and we would like to remind you that there’s plenty of time to get started with any type of care that you need or to continue on by coming in for assistance with current dental work. If you have been thinking about dental implants for a while now or need anything from our Livonia, MI team, we invite you to come on in! Until then, Happy Thanksgiving!

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Implants: Tell Us What You Need More Of!

When you’re putting your best foot forward with your decision to move ahead with your smile by replacing teeth that you have lost, you will, of course, discover dental implants as a possible treatment. While there may be some things that you really like about what you know so far, there may be something that you realize you need more of in order to feel comfortable further pursuing them. What is it? When you let our Livonia, MI team know, you quickly give us the opportunity to provide you with whatever it is, so you’re that much closer to your newly complete smile.

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Your Implants, Your Flossing, Your Questions!

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If you have dental implants or you are giving the idea a whirl, one of your first concerns may have something to do with your daily life. What will they feel like? Will they function like natural teeth? Then, there’s the very common: Will they be easy to take care of? Fortunately, implants are very simple to maintain as they generally require the same care that your natural smile requires. As for the flossing aspect of your dental hygiene, our Livonia, MI team thinks you just might have some questions for us. Let’s put those inquiries to rest with our quick question-and-answer session!

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Common Implant Concerns And How We Can Help

Are you interested in doing more than just replacing missing teeth with the traditional route? Instead, would you love to learn about the type of dental implant pathway that will work for your smile? However, you are convinced that due to some type of issue with your smile or your needs, you just won’t be able to receive implant? Our Livonia, MI team reminds you that we have probably heard your concern before and we most likely have a solution for you that you haven’t considered (and that will allow you to receive the implants and restorations you’ve been hoping for). Learn more with us when you come in for a visit ASAP!

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