Reasons to Consider Dental Implants

April 20, 2022 By dentalimplantsolutionz

If you have one or multiple missing teeth, there are several reasons to choose dental implants to restore your smile. Dental implants are currently considered the gold standard of tooth replacement, consisting of a crown and prosthetic tooth root.

The key reasons to consider dental implants to replace missing teeth include:

Dental Implants Prevent Bone Loss

Patients with missing teeth are at risk of bone loss. Bone resorption tends to occur after a tooth falls out or is extracted due to a lack of stimulation. As the jaw bone deteriorates, the patient may experience aesthetic changes and movement in the adjacent teeth. [Read more…]

Bone Grafting After Tooth Removal

April 10, 2022 By dentalimplantsolutionz

When a tooth is extracted, it leaves behind an open socket. The gum tissue will heal and eventually cover the socket. However, the bone tissue that once supported the extracted tooth won’t expand. It tends to shrink instead, which compromises the support for the jaw and nearby teeth.

If you plan to have an implant placed after a tooth extraction, you’ll likely need to undergo bone grafting. Here, we’ll discuss the importance of bone grafting after tooth removal and the grafting options that we offer at Dental Implant Solutionz.

The Importance of Bone Grafting After Extractions

There are several reasons why bone grafting after a tooth extraction is beneficial, including: [Read more…]

The Importance of a Healthy Bite

March 20, 2022 By dentalimplantsolutionz

In dentistry, your bite is how your upper and lower jaw meet. Patients with a healthy bite have upper teeth that fit a little over the lower teeth. The points of the lower molar should fit inside of the indentations of the upper molar.

Your bite can impact both your oral health and appearance. Here, we’ll discuss why a healthy bite is important to a healthy mouth.

Factors That Can Influence Your Bite

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What Does Full Mouth Rehabilitation Mean?

March 10, 2022 By dentalimplantsolutionz

A full mouth rehabilitation (or full mouth reconstruction, as it’s also called) describes restoring a patient’s entire smile. This typically involves a combination of restorative treatments, such as dental implants, crowns, and bridges.

The focus of full mouth rehabilitation is to restore the appearance of a beautiful smile and improve the patient’s oral health. This treatment can be tailored to each patient’s unique needs. [Read more…]

Can Dental Implants Fall Off?

February 20, 2022 By dentalimplantsolutionz

Dental implants rarely fall off. However, certain circumstances—namely poor oral hygiene and improper installation—present the risk of dental implant failure.

Here, we’ll discuss the reasons dental implants can fall off and what you can do to preserve the condition of your implants.

Reasons For Dental Implant Failure

Infection Around a Dental Implant

Poor oral hygiene, including not brushing and flossing as often as you should, can cause infection and inflammation in the mouth. The tissue around the dental implant can become infected as a result of built-up bacteria. When the tissue is infected, it leads to inflammation. [Read more…]

Understanding Dental Anxiety

February 10, 2022 By dentalimplantsolutionz

Dental anxiety is common, affecting an estimated 36% of the population. Unfortunately, this anxiety can hold people back from going to the dentist and receiving the care that they need to maintain their oral health.

Understanding dental anxiety, what causes it, and how to improve it can help you overcome this prevalent phobia.

What is Dental Anxiety?

Dental anxiety refers to any anxiety, fear, or stress caused by visiting the dentist. This fear can range from mild to severe. Patients may have some anxiety surrounding dental settings, but attend their regular dental appointments anyway. However, patients with more severe dental anxiety are likely to put off or avoid dental treatment entirely. [Read more…]

Fill the Gap: The Best Options for Missing Teeth

January 20, 2022 By dentalimplantsolutionz

If you have one or multiple missing teeth, there are several dental treatments available that can restore your full, beautiful smile. Having missing teeth replaced is important to your oral health, as the gap may cause bone loss and position shifts in your remaining natural teeth.

The best options for missing teeth include:

Dental Implants

Dental implants are an excellent, long-lasting solution for missing teeth. Whether used for individual teeth or a full-mouth denture, which we’ll discuss below, implants are considered the gold standard for tooth replacement in modern dentistry. [Read more…]

Can COVID-19 Damage Your Teeth?

January 10, 2022 By dentalimplantsolutionz

COVID-19 has proven to be a formidable, damaging virus. There are reported complications from COVID-19 infection affecting all different parts of the body, which has led many to wonder whether the virus could be damaging to patients’ teeth as well.

Here, we’ll discuss the potential of tooth damage from COVID-19 and what you can do to reduce your risk of oral health problems.

The COVID-19 Pandemic

Since the COVID-19 pandemic only emerged two years ago, there are still many unanswered questions about its impact on people’s long-term health. More research needs to be done into potential tooth damage from the virus. However, early studies have shown that COVID-19 may have the potential to impact the teeth. [Read more…]

The Link Between Diabetes and Oral Health

December 20, 2021 By dentalimplantsolutionz

There’s a significant connection between diabetes and various oral health risks. Unfortunately, people with diabetes have a higher risk of developing gum disease, mouth infections, and dry mouth.

If you have diabetes, it’s extremely important to consistently practice good oral hygiene and visit your dentist twice per year for routine exams. Not only will this help keep your mouth healthy, but it can also help with blood sugar management. [Read more…]

Using Your Own Tooth for Bone Grafting

December 10, 2021 By dentalimplantsolutionz

If you don’t have enough healthy natural bone in the mouth to support a dental implant, bone grafting may be necessary. This dental procedure involves surgically fusing additional bone tissue to the natural bone, and it’s most commonly performed on patients with missing teeth or gum disease.

While bone grafting can be done with synthetic bone, animal bone, or bone from other areas of the body, an extracted tooth can also be used for the graft with autogenous dentin grafting. This method features our Smart Dentin Grinder at Dental Implant Solutionz, and it’s an ideal alternative to traditional bone grafting. [Read more…]