The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called the alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a tough foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continuously generate new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When…
Dental Implants
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide several benefits over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps patients taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are fixed…
General and Family Dentistry in Addison
Are you looking for a general and family dentistry practice in the Addison area? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We are taking new patients at The Addison Dentist. 11 Reasons to Visit The Addison Dentist in Addison Let’s discuss some reasons to call today to make a request for an exam and consultation…
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
You can’t buy teeth implants at Costco. You can’t compare price tags on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s blog. There is a reason for this. A dental implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a permanent tooth implant depends on many factors. First, let’s define what we are talking about. A dental…
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on vital behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to maintain a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is needed…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?
Many people know that a dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a less expensive option than having many implants while still providing many benefits as compared to traditional dentures. Today’s post answers the most common questions…
Are Dentures the Only Answer for Extensive Tooth Loss?
At The Addison Dentist, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Are tooth implants too expensive? Are dental implants unsafe? Are dental implants experimental? Is the surgery painful? Does it take a long time to recover? The answer to all of these is No. Let’s talk about it. Dental implants are an investment in an improved lifestyle Dental implants aren’t cheap. We understand that. But you…
Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank
At The Addison Dentist in Addison, our smile transformation patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a worthwhile investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, attractive smile cannot be measured in dollars. We acknowledge, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. There are Affordable Cosmetic Dental Procedures Do you have to spend…
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
At The Addison Dentist, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Rao and my relationship with my patients is my foremost priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile redesign for one of my patients. My staff and I can…
