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…
Restorative dentistry
Let’s Make A Plan
When you are committed to reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Occasional effort is rarely effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have spotted…
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…
The Addison Dentist Guide To Teeth Whitening
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s an economical way to enhance your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things The Addison Dentist recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist for a consultation first. There are…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
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…
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s…
A Missing Tooth Can Lead to Bone Loss
Today’s article focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many important 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,…
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 providers 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…
