Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Technology, Dental Health on Apr 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Normally, dental implants last a very, very long time. This will depend on how well the implants are taken care of by the patients. In most cases, implants can last 20, 30 even 40 years if the bone stays intact around it. Even if there is a little bit of a bone loss, it should […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Dental implants should be checked every two to three months. Plaque and tartar builds up around the tooth every couple of months, which is the reason that implants should be cleaned regularly. If the patient is not keeping the area clean, tartar and plaque can be removed without any damage to the gum or the […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
Not having enough bone or bone that is too soft are the two main reasons why dental implants may not be an option for some patients. In rare cases, some patients may not be good dental implant candidates because they are allergic to titanium. At this point, all implants are made from titanium.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
Yes, you don’t want to do have any dental implants before the age of about 16 to 18 years. This is to be sure that the jaw is not growing anymore as well as assuring that the teeth have grown in and are not moving anymore. At that time, a decision can be made to […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
One factor to a successful dental implant is putting in a long implant. The length of the implant has a lot to do with the overall success of the surgery. The quality of the bone, meaning that it is not a soft bone, is a second important factor. Then, once the implant is put in, […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
There are several factors that cause oral cancer. The three main ones are alcohol, smoking and chewing tobacco. Alcohol causes the tissue in the mouth to start to change, the tissue can become pre-cancerous and then cancerous. Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause cancer in the mouth. In addition, there can be some genetic factors […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
Usually, I recommend that a child has their first dental appointment at the age of two. This is when all of the primary teeth are out. At this age it is good to just go in, not particularly for any cavities, but just to be sure that you are taking your child to the dentist […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Health on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
The main reason for tooth loss today is gum disease. Gum disease can cause the loss of bone, which in turn loosens the tooth. Other reasons for tooth loss include fractures and deep decay.
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Facial Pain, Dental Health on Apr 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Most of the time, yes, impacted teeth will need to be removed because they can develop cysts. But, there are instances where the impacted tooth is so far up and it is not really doing any damage to the other teeth or it is close to the nerve, so leaving it alone may be a […]
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Facial Pain, Dental Health on Apr 24th, 2008 No Comments »
The direction the tooth is growing in such a way that it cannot come out and it becomes impacted.