What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“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
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
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.
Dental Implants In Dallas
A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and extremely well tolerated by the human body. There are very few instances of rejection. In fact, many Dallas implant dentists are not familiar with any such cases.
Healthy Teeth in Carrollton
Are you one of the fortunate Dallas people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Call today for a consultation about how you can.
A Fresh Start After Losing A Tooth In Carrollton
Are you one of the many Carrollton men and women who has had a tooth extracted? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. Ignoring it is impossible […]
The Carrollton Dentist on Jaw Bone Deterioration
To remain dense, your jaw bone requires the continual stimulation and pressure of chewing, biting and talking. Each of your teeth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates the bone to which the root is attached. When a tooth is […]
Are Dental Implants Worth It For Farmers Branch?
A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and works like a natural tooth. The actual dental implant material is usually titanium. A post is surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation. The root […]