It’s very easy to get swept up in the problems you’re facing now as you struggle with your smile as tooth loss affects your daily life. It’s also very easy to think to yourself that you absolutely want to pursue dental implants from our Rohnert Park, CA practice but you forget it takes time. So, you put it off and one week bleeds into another and then months go by. Rather than thinking of everything in the here and now with implants, we would like for you to think about the entire process as you consider an important end goal. This might give you some much needed motivation to get started! For many, the idea of being all done with replacing missing teeth by the winter holidays is a fantastic starting point. Let’s talk about the details!
3 Things That Can’t Happen To Your Implant Post
You might hear a lot of stuff about considering dental implant posts if you’ve lost teeth and are ready to completely start fresh with a full replacement (in the form of an implant and restoration). Some of the stuff you hear is fantastic and makes you feel like you’re ready to run to our Rohnert Park, CA practice to get started with making your smile what it once was. However, there are some other things you hear or read about that give you pause. Will the implants really offer you the amazing stability you hear about? Or, are they extremely prone to failure in reality? In short: The good things you hear are generally true! As for specifics that will help you feel you’ve gained a solid perspective, we’re happy to share.
The Smoking Debate: What’s The Final Word?
You’ve probably heard that you might be able to continue smoking if you want to choose dental implants after you’ve experienced tooth loss. However, you also hear that when you smoke, it greatly increases the chance that you end up losing those implants that you want (or that the placement fails). So, what’s what? Can you smoke cigarettes? Or, can’t you? While it would be much easier if this was a very cut-and-dry topic, it is not! So, to help you better understand the variables involved, let’s cover some fresh ground. Still curious about your candidacy? Come see us!
Implant Wearers, Too: Avoid That Charcoal Toothpaste Trend!
Maybe you have dental implants and crowns (or larger prosthetics) and you’ve been thinking that you’d like to brighten up your smile. You know that traditional teeth whitening generally doesn’t work on prosthetics like your dental crowns but then … you hear about activated charcoal toothpaste! Perhaps all you need is to use something like this to brush and brighten both your teeth and your restorations, you think to yourself! Well. It would be lovely if a magical product like this existed. However, as you may have begun feeling that this is a too-good-to-be-true remedy, you were correct. Let’s talk about the trend, so you can protect your smile as you discover how to whiten your smile in Santa Rosa, CA if you feel it’s time.
But What Would My Oral Surgeon Say?
One of the benefits of coming in to see an oral surgeon is that you’re sitting down with a team of individuals who have advanced knowledge, education, and training when it comes to the stuff you might need beyond what your general dentist provides (possibly well beyond). One of those things we like to remind our patients in Rohnert Park, CA is that when a question arises about a recommendation for treatment from outside of our practice, speaking with our oral surgery team often clears things right up. Maybe you heard something from friends about implants you’re not so sure about. Perhaps your dentist suggested the removal of wisdom teeth for yourself or your child but you’re not so certain. Remember that thinking, “But what would my surgeon say?” is often all you need in order to get to the answers you require for yourself, so you can either move forward with a choice or find an alternative option!
Implants: Good Reasons To Keep Fingers Out Of Your Mouth
Usually, when the topic is dental implants, we’re talking about some specific benefits, candidacy, care, or even costs. What you may not hear a lot about, however, is the type of thing you hear from a parent when you’re a little kid. It goes a little something like this: “Keep your fingers out of your mouth!” It doesn’t sound very related to this otherwise exceptionally advanced prosthetic designed to fully replace your tooth that you’ve lost. However, as you learn more about why we offer up this suggestion, you’ll appreciate the wisdom behind it!
Wisdom Teeth: Packed Summer? No Problem!
Of course, we love reminding you that summer is such an easy, lovely time to set up wisdom teeth removal for your kiddos if they are in need of third molar removal! However, that doesn’t mean you need to feel stressed if your summer is already packed and you don’t seem to have a moment to schedule anything else in. Of course, you’ve got the rest of the year to work with, so let’s work our way through additional suggestions to ensure you’re feeling relaxed and optimistic about taking care of this highly important detail for your child’s oral health.
Should I Use Anesthesia or Dental Sedation?
Anesthesia is a form of dental sedation, but it is not the only form. The choice to have or not have dental sedation can be a highly personal one. Of course, your oral surgeon will advise you, and some procedures require anesthesia or some form of sedation. But when sedation is not required, there are reasons that some patients opt for the gentle and comfortable support that sedation offers. Your Rohnert Park oral surgeons will address sedation options for you to consider, when you come for a consultation. (more…)
Factors in the Cost Of Dental Implants
Dental implants can be a game changer in the function and attractiveness of a smile. One of the most familiar examples of a dental implant is an implant post, placed securely in the jaw, with a lifelike crown attached on top. Dental implants can also be used to hold an implant bridge (replacing one or more adjacent teeth) or a partial implant denture. There are implant options that anchor a full denture in the upper or lower jaw. Different types of implants have different costs associated with them. Here are some factors that will have an effect on cost. (more…)
Dental Implants Posts: Some Details
When you have lost a tooth, whether due to accident, disease or planned tooth extraction in Santa Rosa, CA, the prudent path is to fill the empty spot in a timely manner. For one thing, an unfilled gap can make eating a speaking a challenge. It can cause self-consciousness when you smile. Missing teeth roots affect the health of your jawbone. And an open spot is an invitation for previously straight teeth to slide our of position, and into the empty space. Dental implants, consisting of a post, abutment and crown, are a dependable and often-recommended solution. (more…)
Dr. Rogers was published in CDA’s November Issue. Click above to see his article (pg.601).