During all your surgical procedure appointments, the dental surgeon will administer a local anesthetic to numb the surgical site, as well as any sedatives that you may require to calm your anxiety and make you comfortable.
The dental implant procedure has kept getting better over the years. Gone are the days when patients had to undergo a bone graft (a prerequisite for an implant procedure) and wait for half a year to heal from it. There was no other way around it. The dentures had...
People with missing teeth have long benefited from wearing dentures. They mimic the appearance of natural teeth, saving the patients from awkwardness during social interactions. The base for dentures is made from gum-colored acrylic, designed to fit and hold onto your gums only with friction. And with the wider...
Implant patients are often required to undergo bone grafting first before proceeding with an implant procedure. This is almost always the case for older people who have been wearing dentures for a very long time. The reasoning behind this is that a complete set of teeth keeps the jawbone...
I have witnessed many patients getting excited about their upcoming surgery as soon as we finalized their dental implant plan. I always welcome that kind of reaction from them. They know that the aesthetics and functionality of a complete set of teeth are already within their reach. On the...
Missing teeth not only affect confidence but also the overall physical health, as teeth are crucial in food consumption. This fact alone highlights the pressing need for a complete set of teeth. According to the American College of Prosthodontics, 120 million people in the United States have at least...
A reluctant smile always gives you away. Even if your eyes are smiling, you would still want your lips to do the work. However, your smile may be hindered by some physical issues. Missing teeth can do a lot to you like lowering your self-confidence and pulling down the...
Over the years, dentistry has come a long way in terms of techniques acquired and various technologies used to help make treatments more convenient while still providing excellent results. One particular area that has greatly benefited from these advancements is patients who desire dental implants in order to receive...