Replacement Dentures Removable Dentures are custom made to your mouth and only your mouth. They are made of denture teeth and denture acrylic – the pink part. But over time, teeth wear, denture teeth break, and they no longer fit as they once did. Dentures are not meant to last a lifetime. In this blog post, Dr. Clark Damon discusses
Types of Dental Implants There are 2 main types of Dental Implants used to restore teeth or permanent full-arch teeth. (There are zygoma implants but that is out of the scope of this blog) Traditional or Root Bound– these were the original implants developed in the 1970’s and the type of implants that are most commonly placed. They are the
Secure, Palate-less, Strong, and non-Removable Tooth replacement solution Patients are demanding Permanent tooth replacement solutions more and more! With new technology and advances in dental implant surgery techniques, we are able to offer Teeth in a Day. We are performing these surgeries more and more as many patients are unhappy with living with dentures. Patients are seeing their friends, family,
Patients with one or several single unit dental implants – Your maintenance is just the same – treat the implant and implant crown much like it is a natural tooth. That is what implants were designed for. You should maintain your regular dental hygiene appointments, floss ALL TEETH and the area around the implant, and brush twice per day. Remember
Here at Texas Implant & Dental Center of Amarillo, our team always wants to make sure that our patients receive the best care possible. This means crafting the finest custom dentures that function just like natural teeth in the Fort Worth area. Whether removable or supported by dental implants, you can count on us for quality and sound dental health advice. We’ve
When seeing 40 patients on a daily basis, as a dentist, I have the opportunity to meet a lot of different folks and see many different dental circumstances. I wanted to post about this recent case so readers can understand the need for concern when you have a toothache. Toothaches are common and usually simple to treat. Our patient, “Jaine Doe”
In the past, if you had a cavity, your only option was a metal filling. But patients today have a more attractive option: Tooth-colored composite fillings. And the results are so remarkable that many patients wonder if they should proactively replace all their metal fillings with composites. It’s a choice that patients should make in consultation with their dentist. Cosmetic dentist
Dental implants have become the preferred way to recreate teeth. The dental implant, a titanium post, is surgically embedded into the jaw and fuses with the bone over 3-6 months depending on the situation. This process is called osseointegration. A dental crown, bridge, or denture is then attached to the implant, providing the restoration with unsurpassed strength and durability. Dr. Clark
Those who have missing teeth should consider the long-term risks that tooth loss poses. Missing teeth do far more than compromise the appearance of the smile. They weaken a patient’s bite, interfere with oral functions, and threaten the structure of the surrounding teeth and jawbone. The only way to avoid these complications is to treat tooth loss as soon as
