Are you a smoker? Do you partake in any other form of tobacco? If so, you may be aware that approaching from the not-so-distant future on May 31st is World No Tobacco Day. For those of you who would like to take advantage of this international celebration as a springboard to say, “goodbye” to tobacco, we… Read more »
Month: April 2016
Q&A: How “Real” Are Dental Implants?
When it comes to seeing patients for dental implant consultations, we are often met with questions about how “real” implants are. Are they just like natural teeth? How are they different? These, of course, are wonderful questions to ask us. The good news is that in general, implants offer exceptional replacements for those dealing with tooth… Read more »
Dental Implants: Are They Necessary?
When you find yourself faced with a decision regarding replacing missing teeth, you will discover the exceptional advantages of dental implants. While you like what you hear, you may wonder whether implants are really necessary, what might happen if you choose something else, and ultimately … what to do. Fortunately, we can help guide you… Read more »
What’s the Point of Wisdom Teeth?
Not everyone grows a third set of permanent molars – or wisdom teeth – but when they do, the molars’ development isn’t always as smooth as that of other teeth. Given their frequent problems, and the fact that you can extract wisdom teeth without having to replace them, you may wonder: what’s the point of… Read more »
Dental Implants: Questions To Ask
When it comes to scheduling your dental implant consultation with us, you may immediately feel a bit unsure about what you would like to achieve during your visit. You know that you are interested in replacing your teeth with implants, so you may enjoy a beautiful smile again (free of open spaces). However, you may… Read more »
3 Reasons You Don’t Need To Avoid Implants
Are you under the impression that even though you like the idea, you might as well avoid considering dental implants to replace your missing teeth? If this is occurring, you may have received some misinformation or have made some assumptions about implants that just might not be true. To find out a bit more regarding… Read more »
Quiz: Digital Radiography
How much do you know about digital radiography? Are you completely clear on what sets digital X-rays and standard X-rays apart or do you generally assume they’re the same thing? How about other forms of imaging at our practice? Have you been fully informed regarding what we offer or do you still have some unanswered… Read more »
What To Do About Sores And More
When you find a bump in your mouth – or a lump, or a sore, or otherwise – you may immediately find yourself in a state of panic. The good news is that you don’t need to feel upset. You simply need to contact us to schedule an oral pathology appointment. In short, oral pathology… Read more »
Dental Implants: Where To Begin?
When the time comes that you experience tooth loss and need a way to replace the teeth missing in your smile, you may find yourself drawn to the benefits of dental implants. However, feeling excited about a particular option does not mean you know where to begin. Fortunately, getting started is extremely simple. All you… Read more »
When Is A Patient Ready For Implants?
As you may have guessed, a lot of factors come into play when deciding whether a patient is ready for dental implants. Do you feel ready? Perhaps you are interested in this teeth replacement option but you have questions. Maybe you are not sure whether you are financially ready for the investment. Consider a few… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).