Implant dentistry has revolutionized the way we deal with tooth loss. Implants provide a realistic, permanent tooth replacement that is comfortable, durable, and attractive. Traditional implants are placed in a two-step process. The Initial Implant Placement The implant itself is an artificial tooth root. It’s shaped like a screw and is made of titanium or…
Current statistics estimate that at least 35 million adults are partially or completely edentulous. That term refers to the loss of all of the teeth on the upper or lower arches (or both). Another 30 million adults are living with badly damaged teeth or severe periodontal disease that will ultimately result in complete tooth loss.…
Dental implants can give you full confidence in your smile if you’ve been holding back due to missing teeth. Even if you’re only missing one tooth, an implant can help prevent long-term problems as well as restore your self-image. Why Replace a Missing Tooth? One lost tooth probably doesn’t seem like a big deal. After…
A great smile does wonders to enhance a personality, increase confidence and the way others perceive you. Ever wondered what exactly makes up a ‘perfect’ smile? An ideal smile is not just white teeth; it is essentially harmony or ‘balance’ of the teeth and gums displayed, with an individual’s face. The size, shape and hue…
Gum recession is a common dental issue in which the gum tissue that surrounds the tooth erodes to the tooth’s root, exposing more of the tooth’s structure than is usual. Many people are unaware that their gums are undergoing recession, as the process is a gradual one and often goes unnoticed. Along with bleeding gums,…
Many people don’t realize it, but attractive, proportional gums are just as important to a smile’s appearance as perfectly aligned teeth are. The gums serve as a frame for the smile, and when the frame is askew in some way, the rest of the smile suffers. Yet, just as all teeth aren’t naturally straight, all…
Many patients don’t realize it, but the gums are just as important to the smile’s appearance as the teeth are. When the gums are uneven or too prominent or too small, they have a noticeable, negative effect on the smile. As such, orthodontics alone may not give patients their dream smiles. Certain patients will need…
Have you ever been teased because you have a gummy smile? If a protruding gumline is part of your list of woes, you have probably though about having it removed. An excess of gingival tissue can affect a person’s self esteem and your oral health as well. Our Dallas clinic performs cosmetic dental surgery to…
