Dental Implants, Pain, And What To Do

If your smile contains dental implants and restorations, then you are likely already well informed regarding what you should do in order to keep your mouth healthy in terms of dental hygiene and preventive visits. However, what may be a bit more foreign to you is what exactly is going on if pain shows up and how you should go about addressing it. We understand and we also know this can be somewhat alarming. Fortunately, when you choose to follow through with taking a calm and immediate approach to finding a solution, our Livonia, MI team reminds you that everything will be just fine!

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Responsibilities Of An Implant Wearer!

Yes, it’s true, whether you have a smile that’s full of natural teeth or a smile with a bridge or one with dental implants, you’ve got some responsibilities to consider to ensure your grin remains healthy! Since deciding on implants with our Livonia, MI team is a very exciting thing (and a commitment, too), we know you may be asking yourself what your specific responsibilities are going to end up becoming as an implant wearer. We can reassure you that they’ll be quite similar to what you’re already used to but we’re happy to run through the details just the same!

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Implants: Yes, You Can Ask Us That, Too!

Do you feel shy? Sheepish? Embarrassed? A little hesitant? If you can relate to such emotional responses to the desire to ask us question about dental implants and associated details, then our Livonia, MI team has one thing to say to you: Ask anyway! While we are not the ones asking and cannot necessarily know what you’re feeling, we do know that we want to be as clear as possible when we tell you that any question is a good question if you’re seeking information about your oral health. To help you see that we really mean what we say, we offer up common questions that are frequently asked and to which we are pleased to respond, so you just might feel inspired to bring us your inquiries.

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Why The “Last Forever” Aspect Of Implants Is So Wonderful

You hear lots of times from many different sources that dental implants are going to last forever and ever! This sounds pretty exciting, especially when you consider the fact that most types of dental care will eventually need to be replaced (this is true of other prosthetic devices that rely on traditional support, such as a partial denture or a dental bridge placed over your teeth). However, beyond that fact, you may have a hard time actually placing value on this assumed benefit. Is this really something to feel that excited about? Or not? Let our Livonia, MI team elaborate, so you begin to see what makes the longevity of implants so fantastic.

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Implants: What Sorts Of Tooth Loss Do We Treat?

You may wonder, though you know dental implants can help with tooth loss, if your sort of tooth loss is going to qualify for the use of implants. For instance, are your needs too basic, you might wonder? Have you simply lost too many teeth? Are there any constraints or are you free to consider implants no matter the level of damage, the reason for your missing teeth, or the amount? Fortunately, these are questions our Livonia, MI team can very easily address and clear up for you. Learn more, so you recognize there’s no time like the present to get started with completing your smile!

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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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