Posts Tagged ‘tooth replacement therapy’
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 – Know Your Options
Dentures for total tooth replacement have actually been in use for centuries, using wood and other materials. However, we’ve learned much about replacing teeth since then and total tooth replacement in the 21st Century is far more advanced and comfortable than ever before. Using the modern compounds that are available today, as well as improved…
Read MoreOral Health and Heart Disease are Related
In an extensive cohort study, carried out by the University of Helsinki (Finland) in collaboration with The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), an association was found between tooth loss and future cardiovascular events, diabetes and death. Further, as the study found, advanced tooth loss can often indicate that a person has a history…
Read MoreDental Implants and Jawbone Loss
One of the more troubling aspects of tooth loss, besides embarrassment and difficulty eating, is the resulting loss of bone in the jaw. Unfortunately, with each tooth you lose you also lose the tooth root. This results in the inevitable loss of bone mass in the area of the loss. Replacing that bone can be…
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 MoreThe Truth about Teeth in a Day Tooth Replacement Therapy
It may seem that we address this subject too often but, because we are asked about it regularly in our Littleton area prosthodontist office, the question of teeth in a day must be addressed. With this in mind, one of the more common questions we’re asked is “Can I get new teeth in just one…
Read MoreCustom Fitted Dentures – Fabricated In-House
One of the unique features of the dentures we make in our Littleton office is that we fabricate them in-house. In fact, Dr. Maroney handles every aspect of the measuring, fitting, and fabrication of your new dentures. This is unusual, since most offices simply take a mold of your mouth and send it to a…
Read MoreWhat is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry, also known as esthetic dentistry, consists of any dental work that improves the appearance of a person’s teeth, gums or smile, where the ultimate goal is to improve your self-confidence and self-esteem. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on your appearance rather than on function, though a responsible cosmetic dentist will ensure that tooth function is…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Dental Implants Tooth Replacement Therapy
Implant dentistry is a permanent tooth replacement therapy using a titanium dental implant to replace the tooth root, followed by a prosthetic device (such as a crown, bridge, partial denture, or denture) to replace your lost tooth or teeth. Tooth replacement therapy can do much more than merely improve your smile, it will also make…
Read MoreOnce Again, We Address the Teeth in a Day Controversy
At the Dental Health Blog, we credit the interest in teeth in a day replacement therapy to the massive radio and TV advertising campaign currently being run by a national franchise operation of dental implant offices. Frankly, this advertising is distressing, and not a little misleading. While it is possible to replace a mouthful of…
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