Dental implant surgery is a common solution for patients who are looking to replace missing teeth. This procedure involves the surgical placement of an artificial tooth root into the jawbone, which then anchors a replacement tooth or bridge. While dental implant surgery has a high success rate, there are a few things that patients should…
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What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?

What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are fixed dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy…
Getting a Dental Implant May Not Take as Long as You Think

Think you don’t have time to perfect your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at The Carrollton Dentist can restore missing…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile

If you have missing spaces in your smile due to cavities, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or chipped, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Dr. Rodriguez at The…
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures

Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various merits over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Provides up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps users taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are fixed…
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…
Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment

Dental implant placement involves three main parts: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artificial tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In today’s message, we review the critical connecting component: the abutment. What Is An Abutment? The abutment is the connector piece between a tooth implant and…
6 Reasons To Ditch Your Dentures For Dental Implants

Dentures that rest on the gums have a long history in dentistry. But a revolution is taking place, and these traditional dentures are no longer the only option. At The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX, we offer implant-supported dentures. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into your jaw. Within a few months the…
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?

Dental implants are an ideal replacement for lost teeth, and at last count more than three million Americans have received one. At The Carrollton Dentist in Carrollton TX, we are providers of these dental marvels. What Is A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. For…
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century

For anyone who has lost all of their teeth, implant-supported dentures from The Carrollton Dentist may sound like a dream come true: dentures that are attached to the jaw, and surpass traditional dentures in appearance and functionality. You know what they say: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But set…