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How Do Special Needs Dentists Help Their Patients Feel More Comfortable?

Posted on December 30, 2020

If you have a child with special needs, then it is important that you find a dentist who cares for patients with special needs. Many parents wonder, though, how visiting a special needs dentist differs from visiting a general or family dentist. It all comes down to protocols. There are a few ways that special needs dentists typically help their patients feel more comfortable so that they're better able to perform the work needed to keep their patient's teeth in good shape. [Read More]

What To Expect When You Have Crowns Put On Your Dental Implants

Posted on November 19, 2020

The most involved part of getting dental implants is the initial surgery during which the metal screw-like part of the implants is inserted into your jaw bone. After this is done, your gums will be stitched closed, and the implant will be given time to osseointegrate. The bone will fuse with the implant, and when this process is mostly complete — which happens a few months later — you will return to the dentist to have crowns attached to the implants. [Read More]

Who's a Good Candidate for Same-Day Dental Implants?

Posted on September 21, 2020

Dental implants are typically done in 3 stages that can take 5 to 8 months to complete. However, implant technology has advanced to the point where the entire process can be done in one day. However, not everyone is a good candidate for it. Here's what you need to qualify for same-day dental implants. Your Jaw Bone Already has Adequate Density Dental implants come in three parts: the implant post, abutment, and crown. [Read More]

Your General Dentist: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Experience

Posted on December 26, 2019

When you have a dental appointment, you don't likely think about the best way you can add to your dental care experience. However, you can do many things to actually make your dental appointment even better. Your general dentist wants to help you and you can do your part to make the experience even better. Here are ways you can do that. By bringing up medical concerns Do you have diabetes, MS, dry mouth, or a bone density loss disease? [Read More]