Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the area. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike traditional removable dentures, total mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard about dental implants;…
If you’re thinking of replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant but worried about the procedure, we get it at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Here’s a plan to help you. Talk to us. Call now to schedule a consultaItion. If you’re nervous about implant surgery, remember Dr. Gordon West has been helping patients…
Dental implants are the prime tooth replacement available to individuals who are missing teeth. Are you too old for an implant? Age is rarely a factor. Dental implants have proven to be successful for men and women of all ages. They have a succesful track record of several decades. A tooth implant is a metal…
The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a tough foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continually produce new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a…
At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants…
If you’ve looked at before and after photos of our patients, you know that dental implants transform smiles. As such, they are commonly used in both smile makeovers and total mouth reconstruction. Dental implants restore form and function In other words, tooth implants have beauty and brawn. The fact that dental implant procedures are both cosmetic…
Dental implants have been called one of the most important steps forward in the history of modern dentistry, and we are proud to make them available to our patients at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are they…
What is the recovery time for a permanent dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some variables that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction needed? Will I need to have a bone graft…
Many individuals know that a tooth implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a less expensive option than having numerous implants while still providing many advantages as compared to conventional dentures. Today’s message answers the most prevalent questions…
No. Tooth implants have been placed in millions of people. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy of Implant…
