A dental implant offers a chance to permanently replace a lost tooth, and can do so without interfering with neighboring teeth. The implant itself is not your replacement tooth, but a post used to keep it in position. It is able to do so because it will be inserted directly into your jawbone, taking up the residence that formerly contained your lost tooth root. Once you have sufficiently healed from having the implant placed, a lifelike replacement tooth can be inserted onto it. The replacement look like a regular tooth, and it will be durable enough for you to engage it in biting and chewing food. (more…)
Enjoy Live Music With The Auburn Hills Summer Concert Series
Residents of Auburn Hills can come out for a lovely evening of FREE music by attending the Auburn Hills Summer Concert Series! The series has been providing the community with opportunities to enjoy live performances from a diverse group of musicians, while enjoying the sights of Riverside Park. Unfortunately, the season is wrapping up, but you still have two opportunities to check it out for yourself! La Dolce Vita will perform on August 12, and the Bel Airs will play the final show of the Summer Concert Series on August 19. (more…)
3 Reasons To Have A Dental Implant Replace Your Lost Tooth
While prosthetic dentistry offers more than one way to restore a smile with a missing tooth, having a dental implant can help address the lost tooth root. The implant itself is not the replacement tooth. Once it has healed, your dentist can place a restoration, like a dental crown, on it. Much of your implant will reside below your gum line, and your jawbone will actually fuse with it. This creates a remarkable stability, which means you can use your implant-held restoration effectively for biting and chewing. (more…)
What To Expect From A CEREC Same-Day Crowns Dental Crown
If you visit your dentist with a painful toothache, you may not be thinking about much more than putting a stop to your discomfort. If the issue warrants, your restorative dental work could include having a dental crown placed. Thanks to CEREC Same-Day Crowns (Chairside Economic Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics), you can have a crown in less time. Unlike other dental crowns, a crown made with CEREC Same-Day Crowns only requires a single visit. What this means for you is enjoying your restoration sooner, and not having to wear a temporary crown while you wait. (more…)
The Impact Of Tooth Loss On Your Jaw
The impact of tooth loss does not stop at your teeth, or how your smile is affected. Did you know that losing teeth can lead to deterioration in your jawbone? The roots of your teeth play a role in keeping your jawbone healthy. They create stimulation in the bone, which helps support blood flow, and the delivery of necessary nutrients. When that stimulation goes away, your jaw can deplete over time. This can make replacing a lost tooth more difficult, weaken your jaw, and hurt your appearance. One advantage you gain by replacing a lost tooth with a dental implant is that doing so can protect your jaw from this deterioration. (more…)
Quiz: Restorations With Dental Crowns
When you need restorative dental work, your dentist will work to ensure that you leave with your mouth fully restored. In some cases, treatment for a problem – like a cavity – can leave your tooth too depleted to function effectively. For these situations, your dentist can place a dental crown on the tooth in question. Crowns can fully protect your vulnerable tooth, and are strong enough to be used in routine biting and chewing (meaning you should not feel the need to “protect” it). CEREC Same-Day Crowns technology has made it possible to have your crown in less time, so that you can complete the restorative process sooner. (more…)
Dental Implants Offer A Permanent Response To Tooth Loss
If you want to effectively eliminate the problems caused by tooth loss, your replacement tooth needs to enjoy a firm hold. Responding to tooth loss with a dental implant can provide you with a replacement tooth that is strong enough to act like a regular tooth. However, an implant-supported tooth also offers additional benefits. There are problems with your oral health that stem from having lost your tooth root. A dental prosthetic that only addresses what is happening above your gum line will not solve these problems. The implant can help you avoid issues like deterioration in your jawbone, so that your oral health is better preserved. (more…)
Answering Questions About CEREC Same-Day Crowns Dental Crowns
CEREC Same-Day Crowns technology has changed how dental crowns can be produced. Without CEREC Same-Day Crowns, the process of placing a dental crown on a problem tooth would take two visits. Your dentist would have to note your measurements and prepare your tooth to receive a crown, then place a temporary restoration on it. Your measurements would be sent to a dental lab, where the crown would be produced. CEREC Same-Day Crowns eliminates this delay by making it possible for your dentist to produce a crown in-office, and provide it to you in a single visit. A dental crown offers important protection for a tooth that has been through an injury, or received a root canal. Eliminating this second step means being able to more efficiently restore your tooth. (more…)
3 Benefits Of Same-Day Dental Crowns
If you are dealing with something like a painful cavity, or a dental injury, you can understandably be in a hurry to have your tooth restored. Your dentist can offer you a quicker restoration by relying on CEREC Same-Day Crowns technology to produce same-day dental crowns. Historically, a dental crown is produced in a dental laboratory (with measurements provided by your dentist), and can take time to prepare and ship to your dentist’s office. CEREC Same-Day Crowns eliminates this step. Your dentist can take the necessary measurements, have the crown prepared and produced in-office, and place it on your tooth in one appointment. (more…)
Quiz: Tooth Loss And Dental Implants
Are you aware of how tooth loss can impact your oral health? For many people, it can be difficult enough to deal with the cosmetic unease created by missing teeth. In addition to the effect on your appearance, this condition can also interfere with your jaw function, leave your neighboring teeth vulnerable, and even cause your jawbone to lose mass. Many patients choose to enjoy a restored oral health by receiving a dental implant. The implant offers permanent support for a replacement tooth, and can help you regain normal jaw function. (more…)
