Patients who experience tooth loss may also lose the ability to chew their favorite foods thoroughly. Nutrition can also be affected, as it is difficult to properly chew many raw fruits and vegetables without a structurally complete tooth or prosthetic. Not only do you need...
When you’re missing a tooth or multiple teeth, you want to replace them as quickly as possible to restore your complete smile. If you’re considering dental implants for tooth replacement, you’re likely to be curious about the treatment timeline. Different circumstances can affect the process...
Patients who have been experiencing symptoms of a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder and those who have been diagnosed with the condition often have many questions about the causes of TMJ disorders and how they are treated. Here are some of the most common questions we...
Sleep apnea is related to obesity because excess tissue at the back of the throat increases the likelihood of airway obstruction. Therefore, it makes sense that some patients might see a reduction or even an elimination of their symptoms upon losing weight. However, in other...
Dental implants represent a remarkable advance in tooth replacement technology because they are the first devices to offer a structurally complete prosthetic consisting of both a root-like structure and an artificial crown. This is possible because dental implants are made of titanium, which is a...
Patients with asymptomatic impacted wisdom teeth may understandably be reluctant to have them removed. After all, why consider a surgical extraction when you’re not suffering any ill effects. However, problems with your wisdom teeth can crop up at any time, but these issues are not...
If you are planning to fully restore your smile with dentures, you likely want to spend as little time as possible without any teeth. A treatment method known as All-on-4 can help you get your smile back in a single appointment that takes just a...
Sleep apnea can negatively affect your quality of life, and the condition is associated with a number of significant health risks. Although it’s important to understand the facts about sleep apnea in order to identify the condition and get treatment, many people are confused or...
Patients may be put off by the initial cost of dental implants when planning for treatment following tooth loss. However, considering only the upfront expenses is short-sighted. In the long run, patients may find that they ultimately save money when they choose dental implants as...
Patients may be tempted to disregard oral health symptoms, such as discomfort or clicking or popping noises from the jaw, for any number of reasons. They may have anxiety about getting dental treatment or concerns that such treatment will be unaffordable. However, ignoring these issues...