A CT-scan provides more detailed information about the position of wisdom teeth and their proximity to nerves and sinuses. While not indicated routinely for wisdom …
How Old is Too Old For Dental Implants?
Have you wondered… Are people 85 and over good candidates for dental implants? Should dentists recommend dental implants over conventional dentures in older individuals? How …
Ask For Customized Abutment For Your Dental Implant
If you are confused about what goes on top of a dental implant after it is placed, you are not alone. Questions like: how many …
The Pitfalls of Mini Dental Implants
Mini dental implants were introduced several years ago for support of temporary bridges or dentures. However, more recently, manufacturers have been promoting mini dental implants …
Common Wisdom Teeth Symptoms
Symptoms associated with wisdom teeth can vary from slight discomfort to advanced swelling, significant pain, infection, and pus formation. Early treatment will prevent disease and …
What Innovation in Dental Implant Marketing Is Not!
As dentists, I think it is critical for our profession to continually share new ideas, solutions, and innovations with the public. and market our practices …
The High Cost of Cheap Implant Dentistry
The old adage, “You get what you pay for,” also holds true in implant dentistry. On the one hand are truly remarkable, life-long, and highly …
Don't Forget the Basics- Dentistry 101
Yes, we will give you those beautiful veneers and get you back that amazing smile. And we will put in those implants to replace your …
Teeth whitening and Dental Implants
In this age of mall kiosk teeth-whitening and reality-TV dental makeovers, patients often come into my office with expectations of an instant Hollywood smile. They …
7 Questions to Qualify Your Dentist for Dental Implant Surgery
Many general dentists are performing surgical placement of dental implants without proper training or knowledge. This trend is largely due to the down economy and …
