When You Need A Dental Implant But Don't Have Adequate Bone Support

Posted on: 2 July 2021
For the best chance of success, a dental implant is placed as soon as possible as a tooth is lost. How does the amount of time that a tooth is lost play a role in the placement of a dental implant?  Ongoing Pressure Teeth experience a high degree of pressure each day. This is predominantly bite pressure, and this pressure is absorbed by both the tooth and its support structure. When a tooth is lost, the bone immediately beneath it is no longer subjected to ongoing pressure.
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How To Fix A Small Gap From A Missing Tooth

Posted on: 24 May 2021
Dental implants are an ideal option if you are missing one or more teeth. However, there may be some other ways to correct the gap from a missing tooth. There may not be enough room between the gap from your missing tooth and the other surrounding teeth in some cases. If you think you cannot fix your tooth because your gap is too small, you may be surprised by your options.
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Urgent Dental Care Needed For Bacterial Infections

Posted on: 13 April 2021
If you develop a toothache, it may be the result of a cavity, a broken filling, an injury, or even problems with your dental appliances such as brackets, wires, or headgear. A dental abscess can also cause a toothache, which if not recognized and treated in its beginning stages can lead to tooth loss and even severe health complications. If you experience throbbing dental pain, drainage surrounding your painful tooth, a bad taste in your mouth, or facial pain, seek emergency dental care.
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What To Know About Oral And IV Dental Sedation

Posted on: 15 January 2021
Do you need to have a dental procedure done that will require sedation dentistry? If so, you're likely wondering about the type of sedation that will be used. Here is what you should know about IV sedation and oral sedation. Oral Sedation When a dentist refers to oral sedation, it is when you take a medication that will help ease your anxiety about going to the dentist in general. You either take the medication prior to going to the dentist and have someone drive you to your appointment or take it at the dental office and wait for it to kick in.
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