Dental implants are well-known for their success in replacing lost teeth, especially since they’re the only option for replacing lost teeth roots. The good news is that most patients with one or more missing teeth can be viable candidates for dental implants. However, there are still several factors that must be considered before implant surgery… Read more »
Month: July 2016
What Is an Impacted Wisdom Tooth?
and cannot fully emerge from your jawbone or gum line. Because they’re the last teeth to develop, third molars frequently become impacted by molars that are already present, or because they’ve developed at an angle instead of straight up and down. Impacted wisdom teeth are common, but how they become impacted can differ from patient… Read more »
Answering Questions About Tooth Extraction
Typically, you can avoid dental issues from forming with excellent hygiene and regular preventive dental care. Sometimes, however, circumstances can lead to your tooth becoming a liability to the rest of your oral health, and preserving the tooth isn’t the best solution (or even possible). While losing a tooth is usually not ideal, tooth extraction… Read more »
Dental Implants: Words to Know
Every profession has specialized vocabulary words, and the dental profession is no different. You have probably already realized the preventive oral care means brushing your teeth (among other things!) If you are considering the restorative procedure of having a dental implant, it helps to know the specialized vocabulary connected with that procedure. Dental implants can… Read more »
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).