Posts Tagged ‘ Dental Implants ’
When Is a Bone Graft Recommended for Dental Implants?
If you are considering dental implants, it’s likely you are consulting with your surgeon about preliminary steps. One of the factors that effects the implant procedure is the condition of the implant site. To make sure you are ready for an implant procedure, your surgeon will X-ray your mouth to see if you have enough […]
How Do You Know When a Tooth Can’t Be Saved?
Ideally, a tooth should be saved whenever possible, but there are times when tooth removal is necessary. Some people may try to avoid having a tooth removed even when all signs are pointing to the inevitability. Acute tooth pain can be one of the signs that a tooth needs to be removed, but controlling the […]
What are the Long-Term Benefits of Dental Implants?
In the past, dentures and bridges were the go-to solutions for missing teeth. Today, you have longer lasting options to restore your smile. Dental implants provide a permanent solution to tooth loss that looks and functions like natural teeth. According to the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness, implants are generally 95 to 98% successful for […]
Why Dental Implants Replace Missing Teeth the Best
Statistics from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) indicate that nearly 70% of U.S. adults between the ages of 35 and 44 have at least one missing tooth as the result of an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or dental fractures. Many options exist to replace missing teeth, such as bridges and […]
7 Ways to Afford Dental Implants
As you prepare for surgery, you experience mixed emotions. You are excited about the results and having the procedure behind you. You are a little anxious about anesthesia despite understanding how safe it is. You feel overwhelmed when thinking about the potential financial burden of the surgery. When it comes to achieving your goals with […]
5 Ways to Avoid Infections Post-Surgery
In our previous blog, we discussed what Cumberland Surgical Arts does to avoid infection both prior to your procedure and during your stay in our office. We explained that it’s important to choose a provider that pays meticulous attention to detail and safety at every corner. We also looked into how you as a patient can […]
6 Ways to Prepare for Dental Surgery
At Cumberland Surgical Arts, we do a lot to prepare for your big day. We make sure your preliminary appointments go as planned. We work to craft a surgical plan you and your doctors are comfortable with. We implement procedures that keep you safe from infection and ensure the most is made out of your […]
7 Tips to Enjoy Food as Denture Wearer
If you’ve ever had braces, you’ll remember initially thinking, “This isn’t so bad. Everyone else has them, so it’s no big deal” Then your orthodontist went into a long, detailed list of forbidden foods – and you were devastated. Your two favorite food groups, caramel apples and popcorn, topped the list and were gone for […]
How to Stop the Dreaded Dentures and Bad Breath Problem
It’s happened to us all. You are at a meeting or social event having a great time, you say goodbye to your friends, colleagues, or significant other, get into your car, and check your teeth. You sigh in relief that there’s nothing stuck in your dentures, but then, you check your breath. You suddenly realize […]
4 Tips to Keep Food From Sticking Under Your Dentures
Whether you are a new denture wearer or are celebrating a denture anniversary, if you have food sticking under your dentures it can be infuriating, uncomfortable, and detrimental to your gum line. It’s hard to imagine that despite a hefty amount of adhesive or a completely new liner that this can still happen. The problem […]
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