Can old fillings be bleached?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health, Teeth Bleaching on May 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
No, old fillings cannot be bleached.
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How do I properly maintain an implant once treatment is completed?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on May 15th, 2008 No Comments »
Flossing, brushing and getting cleaning every three months are the proper steps to take for maintaining a dental implant.
Do all dentists do implant surgery?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Dental Health on Apr 29th, 2008 No Comments »
No, actually it all started with only specialists, like oral surgeons, and gum surgeons doing dental implant surgery. Now, there are more dentists doing the implants themselves. Patients should be very careful to choose a dental professional with quite a bit of experience with dental implants.
Will I be out of work for any period of time after dental implant surgery?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Personal, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Facial Pain, Dental Health on Apr 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Depending on how many implants you do, there could be some bruising, some swelling, a little bit of pain for up to about a week after dental implant surgery. Most of the time, my patients return to work a couple of days after their implants are placed.
Is dental implant surgery painful?
Posted in Preventive Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Dental Implant, Facial Pain, Dental Health on Apr 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Actually, dental implant surgery is less painful than an extraction. When you are doing an extraction you are causing micro-fractures in the bone to pull the tooth out. With dental implant surgery, there is less trauma to the bone so there is less pain.
How long will my implants last?
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 […]
How often should I have my implants checked?
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 […]
What are some factors that would prevent me from getting implants?
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.
Are there any age limitations on getting dental implants?
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 […]
What factors contribute to a long term success with dental implants?
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, […]