Tag: dental implants

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Will I Need a Bone Graft for My Dental Implant Procedure?

If your dentist has recently suggested dental implants, then you are sure to have plenty of questions. Fortunately, the implant process is relatively straightforward. In layman’s terms, your oral surgeon is going to replace the root of your tooth with a medical-grade metal post. This metal post will be drilled into your jawbone for stability. Over a few months, your bone will integrate with the post. Then your surgeon will be able to place an abutment and crown, giving the appearance of a completely natural tooth. Some patients might first need a bone graft though.

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How to Care for your Teeth as you Age

Aging is a side effect of living a long, full life. Even the most unpleasant effects are resultant of a gift that generations of human beings were never given. As a result, modern medicine is still working to fully understand the processes that our body goes through during our life cycle. In the meantime, we can use the common side effects of dental aging to prevent further complications with healthy teeth.

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What is Denture Stabilization?

As people age or an accident occurs in their life, they may find they need dentures. Dentures make it possible for those with missing teeth to feel confident again. However, many people find dentures to be a nuisance because of the way it can move around in the person’s mouth, fall out when chewing difficult foods, or generally be uncomfortable. This is why denture stabilization has become an increasingly popular method of acquiring solid dentures.

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It’s Not Too Late to Start Taking Care Of Your Teeth

If you’re like most adults in the United States, you might have fallen behind on your dental care over the course of your adulthood. While we all get busy with life, work, and family matters, it’s important to stay as up to date as possible with what’s going on in your mouth.

Dental hygiene isn’t just for kids. At the office of Dr. Kao, we care about delivering happy, healthy smiles to patients of all ages. If your teeth have been developing issues over the years, or if you are interested in dental implants, it’s imperative to give us a visit.

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