As with your natural teeth, dental implants are exceptionally strong and can withstand quite a storm! However, that does not mean that they are capable of withstanding anything that comes their way. Your natural teeth can become damaged and they can break. Your implants may become damaged (or the tissue they sit within injured), too, which can guide you swiftly in the direction of failure. What you want, of course, is success. Keep in mind, among other suggestions, that too much pressure may result in serious problems. Consider helpful details!

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When you’re dealing with complete tooth loss, either including missing teeth on the top and bottom of your smile (or just one complete arch), the goal is to get your smile back to its former state of completion as quickly and beautifully as possible, while optimizing health and function. So, what are your options when it comes to selecting dental implants? Can we help you, since you are missing multiple teeth? Of course! Become familiar with preliminary possibilities and find out what will suit you when we see you for a consultation.

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There’s something about scheduling a visit to discuss dental implants that can cause some patients to think to themselves, “Maybe I’ll schedule my visit next week.” However, what is it that causes this procrastination and, of course, what reasons are there to get started today? If you feel that you have fallen into a bit of a trap regarding having the desire to schedule time for a consultation but lacking the motivation you require, we think we may be of some serious help!

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Are you ready for dental implants? Did you just nod your head up and down in excitement? Are you sure you’re ready? We ask because when it comes to being prepared, it’s about more than just knowing implants are the treatment you feel most strongly about replacing your missing teeth. To promote your best, most relaxed and streamlined experience with receiving implants, we encourage you to think through the ways you’ll need to ready yourself. Not to worry! Once you get the details down, you’ll be good to go.

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What is is that you would like to ask us about dental implants that you don’t know quite yet? If you’re just becoming acquainted with this particular treatment, then the answer to the question we just posed might be “everything!” If you know a little about implants, then you may have narrowed down some areas about which you are most curious. To help you move along at a steady pace with your implant education building, we would like to offer help regarding how to gain the most information possible (and factual info at that) regarding common areas of interest.

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A dental implant can transform your smile. Whether it is one tooth, several teeth, or a full implant-supported denture, knowing you can smile, eat comfortably and speak clearly can be life-changing. The implant actually becomes a part of your jawbone through the process of osseointegration. While implants generally can be cared for just as you care for your natural teeth, they are not indestructible. Being smart with daily habits will keep your implant (and your smile) in its best condition. (more…)

No, the year is not quite through just yet (but it’s about to be). Rather than suddenly becoming frantic about choosing dental implants for yourself and getting the ball rolling, we strongly encourage you to take it easy and think about your plans for 2018 instead. That way, you can have a nice experience, rather than one that causes you stress. Replacing missing teeth should make you smile, after all! So, what to do, so you feel proud of your efforts? We have helpful steps for you.

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When you realize that you may be a wonderful candidate for replacing missing teeth with dental implants, this might introduce some unexpected frustration in your life. On one hand, this is absolutely fabulous news! Implants can be very beneficial to those with tooth loss. However, you are now faced with what feels like the burden of decision-making: Do you choose implants or not? We can help!

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When you have successfully received dental implants and are enjoying the many benefits that come with that decision, what you don’t want is to end up with a problem. Unfortunately, you may overlook the fact that if you are someone who deals with bruxism disorder … this could be the very type of problem you need to stop before it snowballs! Find out more, so you keep your daily function, your implants, and everything else about your smile safe and sound.

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