Tooth loss can affect millions of people in the United States. When you suffer from missing teeth you may have difficulty eating or speaking. In order to replace lost teeth you may benefit from a prosthesis, such as a dental implant. There are multiple benefits of receiving dental implants.
Category: Restorative Dentistry
FAQs: How Does a Dental Bridge Work?
We understand the impact losing a tooth can have. From your overall appearance to your oral health, tooth loss can hurt your smile. In order to replace a missing tooth we can place a dental bridge. How does a dental bridge work?
Can I Replace Missing Teeth?
Do you have a missing tooth or possibly multiple missing teeth? Wondering if you can replace missing teeth? Tooth loss can have negative consequences on the health and appearance of your smile. With a dental prosthesis, we can offer replacement for one or multiple lost teeth.
Why Do We Need Fillings?
Have you ever had a dentist recommend a filling and thought: “Why do we need dental fillings?” In many cases, this restorative procedure is necessary for protecting your teeth from major health complications. In addition, we can use this option to return your tooth to optimal function and beauty.
How Does a Crown Work?
Our teeth are very strong. In fact, the enamel coating them is one of the hardest substances in the human body. However, this does not mean our teeth are immune to damage. From tooth decay to trauma, our teeth can sustain damage that compromises the health of the entire smile. In order to return the… Read more »
Why Do We Need Root Canals?
How do you feel when you hear the words “root canal”? For many of our patients, they report feeling anxious or nervous. Unfortunately, inaccurate information has given this safe and comfortable procedure an undeserved reputation. In reality, endodontic treatment is often crucial for protecting your smile from tooth loss due to extraction. Why do we… Read more »
Q&A: Do I Need a Dental Bridge?
Do you have one or more missing teeth? Losing a tooth can have a serious impact on your oral health. In order to enjoy optimal oral health and beauty, you will need to replace your lost teeth with a quality dental prosthesis, such as a dental bridge. At Brighton Family Dental Group, we can help… Read more »
FAQs: Do I Qualify for Dental Implants
Do you have one or more missing teeth? If so, you are far from alone. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, over 69% of adults between 35 and 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth. If you would like to once again enjoy a healthy and whole smile, then you… Read more »
How Do I Address a Broken Tooth?
Have you broken or chipped a tooth? Our teeth are strong; in fact, the outer enamel coating them is the hardest substance in the human body. However, they can still become damaged, whether due to an injury, accident, or the result of advanced tooth decay. Repairing a damaged tooth is vital to ensuring good oral… Read more »
Missing Teeth? Why Dental Implants are a Necessity
If you’ve lost one or more teeth, you might already realize that replacing them is a necessity. Besides the appearance of gaps in your smile, missing teeth are a serious concern for the proper function of your bite. Until relatively recently, however, most people didn’t realize the importance of replacing the roots of their lost… Read more »
