Are Dental Implants An Option If I Have Receding Gums?
Dentists have to make a lot of judgment calls. Implant dentists are no exception. A dental implant specialist must ascertain which patients are good candidates for implant surgery. Dental implants have a high success rate when executed correctly. Success depends on many variables. A key determination is whether the patient has enough healthy bone to […]
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Plano area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free dental […]
You May Have Gingivitis
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are devoted to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t impact your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause dilemmas. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen […]
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at The Plano Dentist. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. In this post, we’ll describe what to expect during the procedure. Before the Procedure […]
Dental Implants Change Lives
Many people have had a big boost in self-confidence after replacing missing teeth with dental implants from The Plano Dentist in Plano TX. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often. […]
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. Maturity may bring certain rewards, but it can also bring challenges, such as missing teeth. At The Plano Dentist, we restore missing teeth with dental implants. Dental Implants Are The Restoration Of Choice Dental […]
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number grows each year. At The Plano Dentist, we are providers of these dental marvels. A dental implant is a titanium post that is implanted into your jaw. An artificial tooth goes on top of the post. Your body […]
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a straightforward answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that, which The Plano Dentist will explain in this blog post. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid on the web. But there’s a […]
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
This post from The Plano Dentist takes a look at dentures of the past, and All-on-4 denal implants of the present. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of people who have lost many or all of their teeth. However, old-school false teeth are not the best tooth […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Some people who lose a back tooth wonder whether replacing it is worth it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost of replace? Actually, there are several critical reasons to replace a back tooth with a dental implant […]