Let’s consider what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. The dental implant process works like this: Before the Procedure We start with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from several angles. It’s…
Dental Implants
What If My Dental Insurance Doesn’t Cover Dental Implants?
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance companies don’t cover implants. The dental insurance industry seems to be stuck in 1970. For example, many insurers will cover dental bridges. Clearly, dental insurance companies rarely make coverage decisions based on what…
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the merits of dental implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Carrollton area for over 30 years. At The Carrollton Dentist, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like any medical…
Trust Us For Accurate Dental Info
Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it assists in living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the…
Cosmetic Dentistry: Gum Contouring
If you are a regular visitor to our blog here at The Carrollton Dentist, you have probably read many articles on cosmetic dentistry procedures. Amy Horton is a master of smile makeovers. Dental bonding, crowns, and porcelain veneers can take care of teeth that are chipped, broken, or misshapen. Our Farmers Branch, Plano, and Fort…
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Hello Carrollton! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? When a lisp was considered precious and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are embarrassing and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of enticing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever—even if you have gaps…
Can I Get a Metal-Free Tooth Implant?
Many Carrollton dental patients are turning to metal-free dentistry. Instead of amalgam fillings, they select composite and porcelain restorations. Non-metal fillings and crowns can be matched precisely to your natural tooth color. Some individuals are sensitive to the metals used in standard fillings. Non-metal materials can prevent potential tooth sensitivity. Controversy Over Whether Dental Amalgam is Toxic…
Aesthetic Dental Transformations
Many Carrollton professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of aesthetic dentistry. A stunning smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth and they look incredible!” When you…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
No. Tooth implants have been placed in millions of individuals. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that dental implants have been used since the 1960s. According to the American Academy of…
7 Ways Dental Bonding Can Improve Your Smile In Fort Worth
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the Dallas area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is or when it is useful to have the procedure done. Today in the Carrollton Dental Blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure…
