Posts Tagged ‘Prosthodontist Littleton CO’
Is Tooth Loss Normal?
Tooth loss is normal in small children, of course, but should not be a problem for adults. To help answer the question, “Is tooth loss normal”, let’s take a look at the process, shall we? A child’s teeth should begin to come in at about one year old, and they should keep their “baby teeth”…
Read MoreSingle Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
“Back in the day” as they say, when you lost your teeth due to decay and/or gum disease, you would head to your local dentist and get fitted with a set of dentures. This was the best dental care available for lost teeth at the time. For generations of patients thereafter, better care and oral…
Read MoreDental Health Myths and Misconceptions
Good dental health is usually associated with good overall health and, as recent research has shown, this is largely true; poor oral health has been associated with heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancers beyond oral cancer. All of this makes it important to know the difference between fiction if you want to…
Read MorePartial Tooth Replacement
For partial tooth replacement, removable partial dentures are an excellent choice. They will usually have replacement teeth fixed to an acrylic base that matches the color of your gums. The acrylic base may cover a metal framework. Partial dentures often have some form of clasp that attaches to your natural teeth which holds your partial…
Read MoreWhy Do You Always Have Bad Breath?
It is never the goal of the Dental Health Blog to embarrass anyone. Rather, we are here to inform and educate. With that in mind, and for those who might need to know, today we answer the question: Why do you always have bad breath? Stated simply, in the great majority of patients with Halitosis,…
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 MoreMaking Dental Health a Worldwide Priority
Traditionally, oral health has been defined as the absence of dental disease. Recently however, the FDI World Dental Federation broadened the definition of the term “oral health”. During the prelude to its Annual World Dental Congress in Poznań, Poland, the organization expressed the idea that oral health be considered an integral part of general health…
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…
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