If you are a denture wearer, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. Dental implants from The Carrollton Dentist can support a set of dentures much more comfortably and securely. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to […]
Dental Implants
A Great Achievement in Dentistry
Dental implants have been hailed as one of the truly great advances in the field of dentistry, and with good reason. Implants are an artificial tooth root that is surgically implanted into the jaw of a patient, to replace a missing root. The implant, in turn, can support an artificial tooth; multiple implants can anchor […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn, causes our facial muscles to sink in and collapse. […]
Are Dental Implants Worth It?
Are dental implants worth the investment? Absolutely! A dental implant from The Carrollton Dentist is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth. The actual dental implant material is usually titanium. A post is surgically placed into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with […]
Dental Miracles! Cosmetic Dentistry in Carrollton
Cosmetic dentistry can not only improve your smile, it can improve the health of your teeth and make your face more pleasing and younger-looking. Moreover, it can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely elevates your self-esteem! A Carrolton miracle? It can be. At The Carrollton Dentist, we perform dental miracles every day. Regardless of […]
The Consequences Of Missing Teeth: Dental Implants in Carrollton
Our teeth have many essential functions. The most important of these is probably chewing our food, with talking a close second. And of course, there is our all-important smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the consequences include bone loss bone around the site of […]
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth? Ask the Carrollton Dentist
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your top priority. However, the team at The Carrollton Dentist reminds you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment […]
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
Categories: Dental Implants
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live here in Carrollton at a time where there is a permanent cutting-edge replacement […]
Implants Make Life Better For Carrollton Denture Wearers
Categories: Dental Implants
The condition of your teeth has a significant impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from healthy teeth to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatments such as fillings and root canals are costly and inconvenient. If the teeth can’t be […]
Carrollton Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants & Dental Bridges
Categories: Dental Implants
When my Carrollton patients ask me about tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth.
