The term “bone grafting” might sound a bit intimidating—we’ve all cringed at the thought of skin grafts. But in dentistry, bone grafting isn’t as scary as it seems. It’s a surgical procedure to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bones. So, why might you need it? Let’s demystify bone grafting, exploring when and how this…

Having missing teeth impacts not only how you look but also how you speak and what you can eat. To get full use of your bite again, there are two popular options to choose from—dentures and dental implants. However, it’s not always easy to know what option is the right one for your unique needs.…

Getting Your Smile Back With Full Mouth Reconstruction A PubMed study revealed impressive results in dental rehabilitation: a 97.9% dental implant survival rate and enhanced patient satisfaction within six months of treatment.  This study highlights the power of full mouth reconstruction, a comprehensive approach to simultaneously restoring oral health, function, and aesthetics. Beyond the physical…

Preparing for Dental Implant Surgery  Navigating the world of restorative dentistry can feel like a daunting task, especially when considering solutions like dental implants. If your dentist has recommended this option, you’re probably wondering, “Why dental implants?” and “What happens next?” Dental implants, which involve a surgical procedure to replace missing teeth, are frequently recommended…

Why Damaged Teeth Can’t Always Be Saved You rely on your dentists to save your teeth from decay, gum disease, and damage, so it can be a shock to find out you have one or more teeth that need to be extracted. Although the idea of having a tooth pulled can leave you feeling uneasy,…

Important Facts About Dental Implants Missing teeth are a frustrating but common problem millions of adults face. Dental bridges and dentures have filled gaps in peoples’ smiles for decades, but dental implants have rapidly become the new standard in permanent tooth replacement options for some very good reasons. Here are the top 10 facts you…

Tooth Loss More Common Than You Think Tooth loss is a serious problem for patients of all ages. More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth, with 120 million missing one or more teeth. However, you can take steps to protect your natural teeth, replace missing teeth, and continue to enjoy a happy and…

How to pick the right type of dentures. Tooth loss is a common dental problem that most adults will face at some point in their lives. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of missing teeth in adults, followed by tooth decay and dental injuries. Whether you’ve lost teeth to oral disease or an injury impacting…

Restoring and Enhancing Your Smile When you have multiple concerns with your smile and oral health, you may benefit from a treatment that includes several procedures. Both a full mouth restoration and a smile makeover can accomplish this, but for different goals.  A full mouth restoration, or full mouth reconstruction, is a comprehensive treatment that…

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adults 20 to 64 years have an average of 25.5 remaining teeth. That may sound like a lot, but the truth is that adults should have 32 teeth (four of which are wisdom teeth). And though missing teeth in adults are common, leaving that gap…