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…
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What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
When you meet someone in Dallas who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you wonder if they were in an accident? Do you automatically start making assumptions about their income, level of education and overall physical health? Though it is extremely unfair, we are often judged (and misjudged) by…
New Protein For Addison Dental Implant Patients
Categories: Dental Implants
Hundreds of Addison dental implant recipients have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post.…
Hey Addison, Smile Like You Mean It!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Addison TX friends! Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you and maybe you need a smile makeover. Don’t be embarrassed! Here at The…
Sedation Dentistry in Addison
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your Addison TX dentist’s office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite radio station. An assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open…
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, TMJ
Are you an Addison TX adult who suffers with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common Addison TX problem that often goes undetected. Nature intended…
Oral Health For Addison TX Diabetics
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Hygiene
Today’s dental article is entitled ‘Oral Health For Addison TX Diabetics.’ Many people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many Addison TX area dentists have noticed…
Attention Addison: Replace Your Dental Bridge Before You Lose Teeth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Hello family dental blog visitors, welcome to The Addison Dentist. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in Addison TX: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Addison TX dental patients, they are not problem free. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around the…
Hate Your Dentures?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants
Perhaps you have heard or seen the dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Most Addison TX dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration? Let’s look at the facts about dental implant anchored dentures in Addison TX: Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to 95…
