Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape
August 5, 2022
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them?
(more…)Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
July 1, 2022
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most people with a missing tooth.
The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months.
Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical.
Remember that the tooth implant timeline is not a drawback. It is indicative of the permanent nature of a tooth implant.
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Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
March 25, 2022
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off.
Some people considering whether to get a tooth implant may wonder if it will affect airport security.
Let’s answer the questions commonly asked about dental implants and airport security.
(more…)Tooth Bleaching Fact and Fiction
January 21, 2022
You have probably seen ads for brightening products contain terms such as “white brite,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction?
(more…)What Does A Missing Tooth Say About You?
April 24, 2020
When you meet someone who is missing a front tooth, what does that say to you? Do you start making assumptions about them? It isn’t fair, but we are often judged by appearance. A missing front tooth can be addressed with a dental implant from Shwarts Family Dentistry in Richardson.
(more…)There Is Hope For Denture Wearers
January 10, 2020
The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your health and well-being. Denture wearers understand this all too well. But implant-supported dentures from Shwarts Family Dentistry in Richardson are proving to be an outstanding alternative to traditional dentures.
(more…)How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
November 1, 2019
If you are a denture wearer, you know that conventional dentures are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. Implant-supported dentures from Shwarts Family Dentistry in Richardson are changing the equation.
The problems with conventional dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and an inability to taste food. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.
(more…)Dental Bridge vs Dental Implant
September 13, 2019
In this post from Shwarts Family Dentistry in Richardson, we’re going to discuss a common tooth replacement option, dental bridges.
While dental bridges have restored smiles for countless, they are not problem-free. Many people with bridges find it impossible to keep them entirely clean, in particular the small areas around the bridge. It can be hard to get toothbrush bristles or dental floss under the bridge.
(more…)How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
September 6, 2019
If you wear dentures, you know that they are not an ideal solution for missing teeth. Common problems with them include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, and bone loss. The good news? Dental implants from Shwarts Family Dentistry in Richardson offer a superior alternative.
Implant anchored dentures can change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again.
(more…)Hate Your Dentures?
June 14, 2019
Maybe you have heard about dental implants: how they’ve been called one of the greatest steps forward in dentistry. At Shwarts Family Dentistry in Richardson, we offer several types of this remarkable technology.
A dental implant is a titanium post that is implanted in your jaw. A single post can support a single artificial tooth, while multiple posts can support a set of dentures. This article takes a look at denture implants.
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