Posts Tagged ‘dental health blog’
Prosthodontist’s view-Patient expectations and satisfaction in dental treatment–part 1
As a practicing and teaching Prosthodontist Dr. Kaushal Dhawan is uniquely positioned to do patient assessments and come up with an ideal treatment plan specifically tailored for the patient needs. In order to provide comprehensive treatment and meet patient expectations with highest standards it is important to learn as much as possible about the…
Read MoreTotal Tooth Replacement for Older Adults
According to the Oral Health web page of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC, 25% of adults aged 65 and older no longer have any natural teeth remaining. The CDC also estimates the size of this age group to be more than 41 million; meaning that more than 10…
Read MoreHow to Survive Halloween Candy for Your Family
As your Littleton Prosthodontist, we would like to offer some timely advice about the types of candy children should be allowed to eat after a night of trick-or-treat pleasure this Halloween. By the way, if you’re an adult who enjoys indulging your sweet tooth, you will also benefit from this advice about the safest candy…
Read MoreSmile Brighter, Feel Better
Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, we have developed a variety of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is using a home tooth whitening system that will whiten teeth dramatically. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate…
Read MoreLittleton Dental Implants Specialist
For more than two decades we’ve been your Littleton area prosthodontist and Littleton dental implants specialists. Our friends, neighbors, and patients, in both Littleton and Centennial, know that we provide the best care possible, with your comfort and peace-of-mind as our top priority. Dr. Jim Maroney is a cosmetic dentistry and tooth repair specialist; expert…
Read MoreImmediate Tooth Replacement Therapy
Losing a tooth can be an emotional experience, especially if it has happened for the first time. It can be embarrassing, while also making eating your favorite foods a challenge. For these reasons and more, quick tooth replacement therapy is a priority for most people. How long you should wait before an implant can be…
Read MoreIs It Possible to Replace Teeth in a Day?
There is a percentage of patients who can enjoy getting dental implants to replace teeth in a day with one clinical appointment. However, this is not realistic for many and only a prosthodontist with extensive experience will be able to understand the limits and requirements of immediate tooth replacement for you. Whether you need to…
Read MoreWhy Good Oral Hygiene Is So Important
Good oral hygiene helps to prevent dental problems – mainly plaque and tartar (calculus), which are the main causes of gum disease and tooth decay, or dental caries. Good oral hygiene may also help to prevent or delay dental erosion. Dental plaque is a soft whitish deposit that forms on the surface of teeth. It…
Read MoreCombining Implants and Dentures for Total Tooth Replacement
Known as total tooth replacement, if you’ve lost all of your teeth we can fabricate an implant-supported full bridge or implant-supported full denture to replace them. Dental implants will be used to replace both your lost natural teeth and some of the tooth roots. As the most experienced specialists for dental implants in Littleton for…
Read MoreOral Health of Seniors Declining
A recent briefing to congress in Washington, DC, titled “Oral Health in an Aging Nation: An Unmet Public Health Challenge”, focused on the importance of oral health in older Americans. Topics covered included the connection between oral health and systemic diseases, the economic and societal impact from the lack of access to services, and the…
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