Have you lost all of your teeth on a single dental ridge and replaced them with dentures? If so, you know well the importance of restoring the function of a mouth which has suffered significant tooth loss. Unfortunately, many a common problem associated with traditional dentures is the loss of grip. One of the most… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Replacement Teeth
Everything You Know About Dentures Is Wrong
Okay, so maybe not everything. Like most people, you probably have a solid understanding of the basics of dentures–what they do, why they’re needed, and where to get them. You know that missing teeth affects the appearance of your smile, and you know that eating your favorite foods would be all but impossible without all… Read more »
Will the Future Allow Human Growth of Replacement Teeth?
Permanent teeth are exceptionally strong. They really do weather a great deal of wear and tear. Unfortunately, humans are only allotted one set in their lifetimes. Fortunately, advancements in modern dentistry have provided a wide array of replacement possibilities for lost teeth. Permanent teeth replacements are designed to restore both form and function to damaged smiles…. Read more »
Quiz: What Can I Do to Replace a Missing Tooth?
Losing a tooth can be an ordeal. After all, a gap in your smile is embarrassing and finding time to see the dentist can wreak havoc on your schedule. However, tooth loss hurts both the health and appearance of your smile. To return your smile to full function and health, we may recommend a dental bridge.
Building Sturdier Bridges to Better Dental Health
Not every consequence of tooth loss is easily recognizable. You might notice the empty spaces left in your smile, but you can’t see the empty sockets in your jawbone where the tooth’s root used to rest. You also won’t immediately notice the resorption that occurs in your jawbone following the loss of your tooth’s roots,… Read more »
The Cosmetic Benefits of Dental Implants
If you’ve lost one or more teeth, then you have quite a bit to consider. Even if you’ve already replaced your missing teeth with a dental bridge or denture, there might still be room for improvement. As innovative and lifelike as most modern dental prostheses are, they lack a crucial component that prevents your replacement… Read more »
Lost Teeth? How Your Restorative Dentists Can Help
There’s more than just one aspect of professional dentistry. For instance, preventive dentistry focuses on routines and treatments designed to avoid dental diseases from forming. Cosmetic dentistry comprises an array of techniques that can rejuvenate your smile’s appearance when it’s marred by one or more aesthetic blemishes. When your teeth and/or gums are seriously injured… Read more »
Park Ridge IL Dentists Answer Questions about Dental Bridges
Missing teeth can do a lot to destroy the image of a smile. Thankfully restorative dentistry exists to replace missing teeth and rejuvenate smiles. To accomplish this goal, restorative dentists can use dental bridges, partial dentures, and even full dentures. You may have heard of partial and full dentures, but are you familiar with the… Read more »
Park Ridge Implant Dentists’ Guide to Replacing Lost Teeth
People often say that you don’t know how much you need something until it’s gone. For many people, this is especially true of their teeth. Although you (should) brush and floss your teeth at least twice every day, you may not give them much more thought once you walk away from the bathroom sink. If… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Answer FAQs About Partial Dentures
As we age, the risk of tooth loss increases. In fact, a study by the American Association or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons shows that by age 74 over 26% of American adults are missing all of their teeth. To restore smiles suffering from tooth loss and to prevent patients from losing all of their teeth,… Read more »
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