Get your smile back

Smiling, quite simply, makes us happy. Scientists have shown that smiling for even brief periods of time, even if you aren’t in the mood to do so, can increase your feelings of happiness. The very act of smiling boosts the hormone levels associated with happiness, and lowers the levels of hormones associated with stress. These biochemical factors create a “loop of happiness” as endorphins are produced and brain signals are transmitted to facial muscles that then send a signal back to the brain, which in turn, produce even more endorphins.

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Dental implants are an excellent option and investment in overall health, and Straumann dental implants are designed to last a lifetime with proper maintenance and care. Just like natural teeth, dental implants require consistent dental check-ups and diligent oral hygiene.

Dental teams are well trained to discuss cleaning and aftercare steps to take at every stage of the procedure, from after implant surgery, to long-term care of the new teeth. By following their regimen, which includes brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings and checkups, dental implants can be successfully maintained for decades.

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Losing just one tooth can cause someone to be self-conscious and cause other problems like chewing and enjoying favorite foods. Losing all of your teeth, whether to damage, disease, or other causes, can result in serious damage to mental and physical health. When laughing, eating and smiling become uncomfortable or impossible, physical health – and mental health – suffers. The good news is that, with today’s advanced dental technology, there are multiple options for edentulous patients.

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The decision to replace missing teeth with dental implants is an excellent investment in your oral health and appearance. Dental implants are now the standard of care for missing teeth. Better than older versions of crown and bridge solutions, today’s dental implants look, feel and function like natural teeth. They help prevent bone loss caused by missing tooth roots and do not require adjacent teeth to be ground down.

Technically, a dental implant is a small, but very strong post made from biocompatible metals or ceramics, and is made up of three components: the dental implant, the abutment, and the crown.

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Losing one tooth can be a trying event and can cause all sorts of problems with chewing and enjoying favorite foods. Luckily, replacing one tooth can many times be completed in one dentist visit. But what happens when multiple teeth are missing – or even all of them – on the top or bottom? When laughing, eating and smiling become uncomfortable or impossible because of a missing full arch of teeth, physical health, and mental health suffers. The good news is that, with today’s advanced dental technology, full arch restorations are not only possible; they are quite common.

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Do you currently have a removable or fixed denture that is causing you discomfort? Are you tired of having to remove your dentures at night or to properly clean them? Or, maybe you are just dissatisfied with them for another reason altogether. The good news is you don’t have to live with outdated appliances that no longer serve you. There are a variety of ways you can approach an upgrade to your prosthesis and an upgrade to your smile.

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Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss and can occur when bacteria is not removed from under the gum line and then builds up over time. If the bacteria is not removed by typical at-home care such as brushing and flossing, it can begin to form plaque, a sticky and destructive substance that forms on our teeth. If left untreated, plaque turns into a harder substance called calculus, which can eat away at your gums and bone, causing loose, and ultimately lost teeth.

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The decision to replace missing teeth with dental implants is not only an excellent investment in your oral health and appearance; it’s an investment in your “happiness factor” and your mental health. Dental implant therapy – a lifelong investment in your smile – is more than just a solution for tooth restoration; it can vastly improve your quality of life.

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Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss and can occur when bacteria is not removed from under the gum line and then builds up over time. If the bacteria is not removed by typical at-home care such as brushing and flossing, it can begin to form plaque, a sticky and destructive substance that forms on our teeth. If left untreated, plaque turns into a harder substance called calculus, which can eat away at your gums and bone, causing loose, and ultimately lost teeth.

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Replacing missing teeth with dental implants is an excellent investment in oral health and appearance, but it does require a degree of planning and decision-making. Although dental implants are now the standard of care for missing teeth, beginning the process can feel overwhelming and confusing. One of the best – and easiest – ways to start your journey towards smiling again is to arm yourself with some questions and begin a conversation directly with your dentist. Here is a list of questions and some initial information you can use to prepare and educate yourself to start that conversation.

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