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Procedure and Benefits of Dental Implants

How Do Dental Implants Work? A dental implant acts as an artificial tooth root to hold your replacement teeth in place permanently. They contain small titanium rods that your dentist at Smiles of Naperville inserts into your gums and jawbone. Once your mouth has healed sufficiently from receiving the artificial roots, your dentist attaches your new dentures to them. Dental implants are popular because they offer many benefits over traditional removable dentures. In spite of this, most patients don’t completely understand the process. One of the most common questions they ask is, “How do dental implants work?” The Dental Implant [...]

2019-07-31T10:00:40+00:00July 31st, 2019|Dental Treatments, dentists|

Proper Ways to Take Cautious of Your Dental Implants

  There is no denying the fact that most dental procedures come at a cost. Some dental procedures are expensive, like Dental implants, so if you are thinking of getting this procedure, it is important that you know how to take good care of them. This is true even for other dental services; if you want to maximize the investment you made, you need to know how to take good care of your dental crowns, dental bridges, veneers, dental braces, dental appliances and so forth. Dental implants are about the most expensive appliance you can receive in your mouth. A [...]

2018-11-21T10:00:43+00:00November 21st, 2018|Dental Treatments, teeth replacement|

What is Bone Grafts and Dental Implants?

  Patients who need one or more teeth replaced are increasingly requesting dental implants rather than typical dentures that are removable. It’s easy to understand why when you consider the many benefits of dental implants. Patients do not have to worry about the embarrassment of having them fall out nor do dental implants affect chewing or speaking ability. Here at Smiles of Naperville we make sure that your new implants match the unique shade and shape of your existing teeth so they appear as natural as possible. Some Patients Require a Bone Graft First When Dr. Gonavarum places your new [...]

2018-10-17T10:00:44+00:00October 17th, 2018|Dental Treatments, teeth replacement|

Dental Implants and a Problems that might encounter

  Dental Implants are one of the many advances in dental technology that had helped many people in restoring their lost teeth. They work by replacing your lost teeth roots and anchoring dental prosthesis such as dental crowns, bridges and dentures in place. Dental implants are the most effective way in preventing bone loss in your jaws and maintaining your facial structure. Although these are proven to be beneficial to most patients, there still exist problems with dental implants. Dental implants are embedded on the patient’s jaw through surgical procedure. Like any other surgical procedures, infection is the most common [...]

2018-06-20T10:00:13+00:00June 20th, 2018|dental tips, Dental Treatments|

Tips on Taking Care of Dental Implants

  When it comes to dental implants, the most common type is a single unit or single tooth implant. That is where you are missing one tooth, and you replace that missing tooth with an implant. In single tooth implants, the implant itself should actually be covered up by bone. So if that implant is exposed, then there is something wrong with it. Patients will get a crown that goes on top of the dental implant, and the crown becomes what is essentially the new tooth. Patients should go to see a dentist immediately if an implant ever becomes exposed. [...]

2018-04-18T10:00:31+00:00April 18th, 2018|dental tips, Dental Treatments|

Best Cosmetic Dentistry Services to Enhance Your Smile

For the past several years there has been substantial progress in the field of smile enhancement and Cosmetic Dentistry. New technology have led to new and better dental procedures involving cosmetic dentistry treatments like ceramic veneers, which are now more accessible and can be easily afforded by all. The quality of our smile plays an important role in our lives. Regardless of the culture, language or even religion, a smile is a universal symbol of love and friendship that is even recognized by newborns. A beautiful smile can help you a great deal in getting the attraction of people and [...]

2017-09-21T13:43:46+00:00September 21st, 2017|Dental Treatments|

Are Dentures or Dental Implants the Right Restoration for You?

When you’re missing some or all of your natural teeth, replacing them as soon as possible is essential. Failing to get teeth replacements is not only unsightly, it can cause facial sagging, improper alignment, unintelligible speech, and difficulty chewing. Fortunately, you have multiple options to replace teeth as a Smiles of Naperville Patient. Removable Dentures Dentures are false teeth attached to a plate or retainer that cover up the teeth you are missing. We recommend complete dentures to patients who are missing all of the teeth on their upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. Partial dentures can replace a single [...]

2016-07-13T22:36:36+00:00July 13th, 2016|Blog|

How Do Dental Implants Work?

A dental implant acts as an artificial tooth root to hold your replacement teeth in place permanently. They contain small titanium rods that your dentist at Smiles of Naperville inserts into your gums and jawbone. Once your mouth has healed sufficiently from receiving the artificial roots, your dentist attaches your new dentures to them. Dental implants are popular because they offer many benefits over traditional removable dentures. In spite of this, most patients don’t completely understand the process. One of the most common questions they ask is, “How do dental implants work?” The Dental Implant Procedure Before your dentist can [...]

2015-11-24T19:27:18+00:00November 24th, 2015|Blog|

Different Kinds of Dental Implants

Dental implants are one of the many dental innovations available in the market, used to replace ones missing teeth. They are made from biocompatible materials and are surgically affixed to ones jaw bone. Dental implants serve as tooth roots to support and stabilize a reconstruction. Oftentimes they are used to anchor dental crowns, bridges and even dentures in place. There different kinds dental implants based on how they are attached to ones jawbone, the surgical procedure they were placed and the implant material. Based on their jaw bone attachment: Endosteal implants – They are surgically implanted within the patient’s jaw [...]

2015-05-12T05:56:17+00:00May 12th, 2015|Blog|

Some options when you have missing teeth

Having a missing tooth or teeth does not only have an effect on your appearance but it can also have an impact on your confidence, as well as being prone to other oral diseases. A gap in your tooth can cause some stains on the either side of your teeth or on worst cases, it could affect your bite as well. This is because both teeth next to the spaces can lean into the gap and change the way your upper and lower teeth bite together. Not to mention, having a gap can cause tooth decay and gum disease on [...]

2015-02-27T08:05:18+00:00February 27th, 2015|Blog|
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