Five Things to Know about Orthodontic Treatment
...If you have an overbite, crowding of the teeth, too much space in between your teeth or
missing teeth, then you may be a candidate for orthodontic treatment...
Reality Star Kept His Eyes on the Prize: New Teeth!
...We will help you find your ideal solution to the problem of
missing teeth! For more information, please see the Dear Doctor magazine articles “Dental Implants vs...
A Toothless Tiger?
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Fortunately, contemporary dentistry offers several good solutions for the problem of
missing teeth...
High Tech Dentistry: How Do We Use a CAT Scan?
...Oral surgeons can find impacted or
missing teeth, see their locations, and view their proximity to nerves and sinuses, assisting them in planning surgeries...
Dental Services
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Services we offer include:
Bonding, to repair small chips or cracks
Crowns & Bridgework, to replace large amounts of lost tooth structure and/or
missing teeth
Dental Implants, for the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today
Fillings, to make your teeth strong and healthy again
Oral Cancer Screenings, to detect disease at a curable stage
Orthodontic Treatment, to move teeth into the right position
Periodontal (Gum) Disease Therapy, to prevent tooth loss
Porcelain Veneers, for repairing larger chips and cracks, and reshaping teeth
Professional Teeth Cleanings, to maintain good oral health
Removable Dentures, to help you smile again
Root Canal Treatment, to save an infected tooth
Sealants, to protect children's teeth from decay
Teeth Whitening, to brighten a faded or discolored smile
TMJ/TMD Treatment, for chronic jaw pain
Tooth Extractions, when a tooth is hopelessly damaged or decayed
Emergency Dental Treatment
If you have a life-threatening or severe injury, call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room...
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
...Photos show that he also had
missing teeth, which, sources say, he opted to replace with dental implants...
We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
...But they can also have a disruptive effect on an otherwise attractive smile if the
missing teeth are the upper lateral incisors in the most visible part of the smile...
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
...Here’s how it works: A one-piece unit is custom-fabricated, consisting of prosthetic crowns to replace
missing teeth, plus caps to cover the adjacent (abutment) teeth on each side...
3 Possible Timing Scenarios for Getting Your New Implant
...You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Implant Timelines for Replacing
Missing Teeth...
Replace Teeth for Better Speech
...Because teeth are vital for good speech, and
missing teeth can make it very hard to speak properly...
Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
...These methods can adequately restore the function and appearance of
missing teeth until the jaw is mature enough for an implant...
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
...While most of these congenitally
missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth right next to the two front teeth, the central incisors)...
Dental Implants can also Support Other Traditional Restorations
...But if you have multiple
missing teeth, you might think the cost of all those individual implants could put them out of your league...
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
...There are several options for replacing
missing teeth, from a removable partial denture to a traditional fixed bridge to a state-of-the-art implant-supported replacement tooth...
Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
...This can help slow or even stop the cycle of bone loss with
missing teeth...
Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth
...If you would like more information on treating
missing teeth, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation...
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
...While most of these congenitally
missing teeth are in the back of the mouth, a few, as in Helms' case, involve front teeth in the “smile zone,” which can profoundly affect appearance...
3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
In looking at options to replace your
missing teeth, you might have heard others rave about dental implants...
Crowns & Bridgework
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The number of abutment teeth necessary to replace
missing teeth is influenced by the number of
missing teeth, the size and length of the abutment tooth roots, the amount of bone support each abutment tooth has, as well as where in the mouth the missing tooth is located...
Removable Dentures
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Dentures are just one option for replacing
missing teeth; some of the others include fixed bridgework and dental implants...
Bone Grafting
...If you loose enough teeth and bone, your facial features will sag, giving you a more aged appearance; it can also complicate treatment to replace your
missing teeth...
Missing Teeth
...But many foods become difficult to chew if you have
missing teeth — and those “challenging” foods are often the same ones that offer the greatest nutritional value...
Osteoporosis & Oral Health
... This may be of particular concern if you are considering certain dental procedures — for example, getting dental implants to replace
missing teeth...
Stress & Oral Habits
...Replacing any teeth that are missing can also help stabilize your bite by inhibiting the shifting of teeth that occurs when extra space is left open by
missing teeth...
Dental Implants FAQs
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Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace the roots of
missing teeth (View Example)...
Hidden Consequences of Losing Teeth
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You may also find that some of your remaining teeth actually shift into the spaces left open by your
missing teeth...
Cosmetic & General Dentistry
...These procedures include:
Cleanings & Oral Exams, to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and catch early signs of dental disease
Cosmetic Bonding, to repair small chips or cracks
Crowns & Bridgework, to replace large amounts of lost tooth structure and/or
missing teeth
Dental Implants, for the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today
Extractions, to remove unhealthy teeth that cannot be saved
Fillings, to restore decayed teeth
Inlays & Onlays, to fill teeth with larger cavities
Invisalign Clear Aligners, for highly discreet orthodontic treatment
Oral Cancer Screenings, to detect a dangerous disease that can be cured if caught early
Orthodontic Treatment, to move teeth into the right position
Porcelain Veneers, for repairing larger chips and cracks, and reshaping teeth
Removable Dentures, to help you smile again
Root Canal Treatment, to rescue diseased teeth
Sealants, to help prevent cavities
Teeth Whitening, to brighten a faded or discolored smile
TMD Treatment, for pain in the jaw area that can interfere with biting and chewing
Tooth-Colored Fillings, for a completely natural, healthy look
Tooth Decay Prevention, so you keep your natural teeth as long as possible
When to Visit the Dentist
Many people only go to the dentist when something is wrong...
Implant Dentistry
Of all the ways modern dentistry has to replace
missing teeth, dental implants are by far the best...
Oral Health
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Missing teeth can lead to bone loss in the jaw and inadequate nutrition...