Archive for January 2017
Why Dental Implants are an Effective Tooth Replacement Therapy
One of the most common questions we’re asked at our Littleton area Prosthodontist office is about the cost of dental implants, and whether they are an effective tooth replacement therapy. Since the cost of dental implants can vary greatly between providers, and the insurance coverage for the procedure can be just as varied, understanding the…
Read More5 Tips About Denture Care
When you’ve lost all of your teeth, a denture is a removable replacement for them. A partial denture is also used to replace missing teeth, while some natural teeth remain. As with any major change, your new dentures may feel a bit odd at first, until your body adapts to them; requiring the muscles of…
Read MoreLittleton Prosthodontist Offers Facts About Dental Implants
The popularity of dental implants as a tooth replacement therapy has grown almost exponentially over the past decade or two. The reasons for this are twofold: dental implant technology has advanced to make them far more effective than ever before, the increase in the popularity of dental implants has made them affordable to many more…
Read MoreWhy Dentures Fit Poorly
Many people who wear dentures are unaware of the problems that can develop when their dentures fit poorly. These can include things like ulcerations or fungal infections. Another one we call hyperplasia, where because the denture doesn’t fit the gum properly the gum then becomes irritated, grows to fill that space and then becomes infected.…
Read MoreHow to Care for Dental Implants
For a significant number of patients who’ve lost most, or all, of their teeth, dental implants are often the perfect tooth replacement therapy. When cared for properly, your dental implants should provide you with a lifetime of comfortable eating and beautiful smiles. However, just as with your natural teeth, implants will require daily brushing and…
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