The last thing your dentist wants is for you to lose a healthy tooth to decay, infection, or something else. After all, we want to ensure your oral health is taken care of and your smile is at its tip-top best. Unfortunately, however, life may have other plans, and dangerous factors can threaten your health… Read more »
In an ideal world, everyone would be able to keep their natural teeth for life and not have to worry about the myriad of threats and complications that influence their health as they do today. Unfortunately, this notion is far from reality. While tooth loss is not ideal, there are certain circumstances that may warrant… Read more »
In our previous blog, we took a look at three ways that implant dentistry benefits your oral health, as well as how our team can help make the process smoother and less-invasive. While most people would prefer not to lose their natural structures, sometimes circumstances arise that make this process inevitable. Even still, your function… Read more »
Dental implants and biocompatible posts make it possible to regain oral function after experiencing tooth loss. This includes restored ability to bite and chew so that you may eat meals, enunciate, and more. While it is almost always preferable to keep and maintain your natural teeth, sometimes a tooth can become so compromised that it… Read more »
As we age, it is only natural that teeth begin to lose their once vibrant shine, and even become subject to a number of concerns that arise over the years. While nobody would prefer it, tooth loss can be a natural occurrence for some adults. In cases like these, it is imperative to seek implant… Read more »
For many, adult tooth loss is a concept that is often regarded without much thought, as brushing and flossing at home is enough to suffice and result in a lifelong smile, right? Not necessarily. In fact, a number of adults experience loss due to a variety of concerns, including decay and infection. What’s more, making… Read more »
While you may be doing everything right to take care of your teeth and prevent the need for extraction or other extensive treatment, the truth of the matter is, concerns such as disease, infection, and more can occur and progress before you even know they are a problem. When this happens, it is crucial to… Read more »
The goal of replacing missing teeth is to fill the gaps in your smile and restore balance and function to your smile, so you enjoy optimal oral health and a smile that inspires confidence. However, along the way the process may actually involve the removal of one or more teeth. In today’s blog, your Fort… Read more »
For most people, undergoing a tooth extraction is the last option they want to consider when it comes to their health. Typically, if anything else can be done, that option would be pursued before removal. In some circumstances, however, removing an oral structure may actually be the best move if it comes down to preserving… Read more »
When a tooth becomes too compromised to save, extracting it may be the best solution for the rest of your oral health. However, the problem with tooth extraction is that it involves purposely removing all of a tooth’s natural structure, and its absence can have other negative impacts on your oral health over time. Because… Read more »