The increased popularity of dental implants for replacing missing teeth has led to numerous advances in the field of implant dentistry. One of these advancements, used fairly commonly in implant procedures, is bone grafting.
What is Bone Grafting
Dental implants require a certain amount of healthy bone tissue in the jaw. If this bone tissue is not [...]
Yes, insurance is often confusing and challenging. But there are a few things you can do to help you make your way through the confusion and to make sure you get the benefits you deserve. We do our best to work with you and your insurance company to maximize your insurance benefits.
1. Remember that insurance is a [...]
For patients who are completely missing their upper teeth, lower teeth, or both, All-on-4 dental implants offer maximum tooth replacement in as little as a single appointment. Although there are other tooth replacement options such as dentures or removable partials, many patients find that there is much to be said about this permanent tooth replacement [...]
“I cannot say often enough how much I consider beauty a powerful and advantageous quality. Socrates called it ‘a short tyranny,’ and Plato, ‘the privilege of nature.’ We have no quality that surpasses it in credit. It holds first place in human relations; it presents itself before the rest, seduces and prepossesses our judgement with [...]
The loss of even a single tooth can have a detrimental effect on your mouth. Spaces in the mouth leave room for other teeth to move, often leading to shifts in your bite. If teeth are not replaced, these shifts can continue, causing more and more serious problems. Because of this domino effect, it is [...]
A Smart Choice for a Beautiful Smile
All-on-4 Implants have become the preferred solution for people just like you who want permanent, same-day replacement teeth that look natural, feel comfortable, and provide all of the benefits of a complete, healthy smile.
The cost of dental implants represents a wise investment in your smile that will provide a wealth [...]
A dental implant is used to replace missing teeth. Implants are integrated with the jawbone because they provide a prosthetic tooth root as well as a replacement for the visible surfaces of the tooth. As permanent replacements, implants do not have to be removed for cleaning, and they will help maintain the long-term health of [...]
New regulations under the federal health-care overhaul now guarantee consumers the right to appeal denials of health insurance claims. Denials can be appealed to the insurer and, if necessary, to an independent external review board. Decisions by the external review board will be binding for the health plan. Previously, the appeals process varied by state [...]
Does your smile reflect the real you? When you have missing teeth, it’s hard to feel like yourself. You may avoid smiling freely, and eating or drinking can become difficult. Your face may have lost its youthful and full appearance. Living without even a single tooth has a major impact on your self-confidence and your [...]
We have invited one of our jaw surgery patients to write about his experience with orthognathic surgery and braces. Here are his thoughts.
My Journey to Straight Teeth Begins
My journey to correct my crooked teeth and receding jaw began in January of 2009. I had two overlapping front teeth and an over-bite that also suffered [...]
