Dental Care and Special Needs: Planning for Success

Posted on: 10 June 2015

The rare genetic condition tooth and nail syndrome presents with a failure of teeth and nails to develop properly. Baby and adult teeth can be missing entirely or misshapen. Several dental treatment options exist to both improve your bite and improve the appearance of your smile. Here are a few of the treatment options you can discuss during your next dentist appointment. Missing Adult Teeth: Partials or Dental Implants Missing adult teeth can create problems when chewing and leave gaps in your smile.
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Posted on: 21 May 2015

Your smile is one of the best things about you. It helps to communicate to the world your friendliness and sense of humor. Keeping your mouth healthy should be a priority. Seeing your dentist twice a year for cleanings and checkups is a great way to start. However, there are many factors that can affect the quality of your teeth, such as injuries and poor oral health. At that point, it is a good idea to explore options for cosmetic dental treatments.
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Posted on: 28 April 2015

Having teeth missing in your mouth may prevent you from smiling. There is hope, though, thanks to dental implants. Before getting these prosthetic implants put in your mouth, you should consider this information first. Types of Implants Before getting implants, you need to know what kinds you have access to. There are three options to select from: endosseous, subperiosteal and transosteal implants. Endosseous implants are shaped like a cylinder, and they are placed within the jawbone.
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Posted on: 9 April 2015

Are you tired of seeing gaps where your teeth used to be? Have you wondered what you can do to bring back your old smile? Dental implants may be for you. But what are dental implants, and how can you tell if you are a good candidate? Dental Implants Defined A dental implant is just a replacement for your missing tooth or teeth. A single dental implant can replace one tooth or several teeth.
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