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Oral Surgery: Extractions, Implants, and More

2017-08-29T08:34:09-06:00

Oral surgery is a branch of dentistry that deals with a wide variety of conditions and treatments. Extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, removing oral growths--these are all considered oral surgery because they require specialized training and involve cutting into soft tissues in one way or another. At Metropolitan Dental Care, we offer oral surgery services, so you won't need a separate care provider when you need these types of procedures. Whether your child's wisdom teeth are ready to come out or you need a tooth extracted and replaced, we are here for you! Tooth Extractions There are several reasons why teeth [...]

Oral Surgery: Extractions, Implants, and More2017-08-29T08:34:09-06:00

If You Wear Dentures, Dental Implants Can Change Your Life!

2017-08-17T23:56:16-06:00

If you or someone you love wears dentures, you really should take the time to learn about dental implants. This advanced system of tooth replacement was pioneered about 30 years ago and has been improved upon immensely in recent years with the advent of digital scanning and imaging tools.Today, thanks to dental implants, you can replace your lost teeth with an alternative that offers greater comfort and stability, and better preserves your health and confidence. The Limitations of Conventional Dentures Dentures have been the standard form of tooth replacement for hundreds of years, but even with modern moldable plastics they've never been able [...]

If You Wear Dentures, Dental Implants Can Change Your Life!2017-08-17T23:56:16-06:00

Implant-Supported Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures

2017-08-09T12:49:34-06:00

Traditional dentures have been around for a long time, and have been the standard remedy for tooth loss since the days of George Washington. There have been many improvements in dentures in recent decades, better materials and better fit, for example. But the most significant advance in restoring lost teeth, by far, has been the advent of implant dentistry. Dental implants can now give you a set of prosthetic teeth that feel and act more like natural teeth. Today’s patients now have a choice between traditional and implant-supported dentures, and the differences between these two treatments are immense. Comfort Patients who [...]

Implant-Supported Dentures vs. Traditional Dentures2017-08-09T12:49:34-06:00

Dental Implants for Single Tooth Replacement

2017-08-07T11:37:49-06:00

There are several reasons why patients who have lost teeth should have them restored with dental implants. A lost tooth can negatively impact your dentition and make you more likely to lose teeth in the future. Whether it’s a molar or an incisor, a lost tooth changes the way your teeth are aligned and the way you chew your food. Changes to Your Bite Many people think a lost tooth is “just one tooth” and they can get along fine without it. However, what most people don’t realize is that just one missing tooth can destabilize your whole bite. When that [...]

Dental Implants for Single Tooth Replacement2017-08-07T11:37:49-06:00

How Do Dental Implants Work?

2017-07-28T12:37:38-06:00

Even if your teeth are healthy, you probably know something about dental implants. You may know someone who has one, or you’ve seen a diagram showing how small screws are placed in the jaw to support prosthetic teeth. The science behind dental implants is fascinating, and understanding how they work can help you know your options if you ever need to replace a tooth. A Better Class of False Teeth For centuries, prosthetic teeth have always been the kind that fit over the gums and only stay in place via suction and sheer willpower. About 30 years ago, however, we discovered that [...]

How Do Dental Implants Work?2017-07-28T12:37:38-06:00
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