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5 Things to Know Before a Smile Makeover

5 Things to Know Before a Smile Makeover

If your teeth and smile show visible concerns that may cause you to feel less than your best self, a combination of treatments known as a smile makeover can be a revitalizing option. Common conditions such as chipped, gapped, stained, discolored, or missing teeth, as well as misalignment, a gummy smile, or other concerns can… Read More

5 Common Myths About Dental Implants

5 Common Myths About Dental Implants

Dental implants are some of the most tried and true solutions for replacing missing or severely decaying teeth, yet there are still many untruths circulating that can make prospective patients uncertain about the treatment. Below, our highly experienced Salisbury dentists discuss some of the most common ways dental implants may be misunderstood to help those… Read More

What Causes Loose Teeth in Adults?

What Causes Loose Teeth in Adults?

A loose tooth can be a scary experience, especially if you are unsure as to why it is happening. Depending on the cause, there are a number of things that can be done to help prevent a tooth from becoming loose, and there are missing tooth replacement options available in cases of total tooth loss…. Read More

Consequences of Tooth Loss

Consequences of Tooth Loss

Did you know that even just a single missing tooth can have serious effects on both dental function and oral health? While the most obvious consequences of tooth loss may be aesthetic, it is very important to know that missing teeth can cause a number of other problems that can endanger surrounding teeth and potentially… Read More

Dental Implants vs. Dentures

Dental Implants vs. Dentures

With the many innovations in the field of restorative dentistry that have been made over the years, individuals with missing teeth have a vast range of options to restore their dental health and function while enhancing the appearance of their smiles. Dental implants and traditional dentures are two of the most popular treatments for missing… Read More

How to Prevent Bone Loss After Tooth Extraction

How to Prevent Bone Loss After Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction should typically be a last resort. Pulling a tooth is generally reserved for cases where a tooth is so decayed or damaged that it is beyond saving with other treatment options, making extraction the best way to prevent further oral health deterioration. What’s important to remember is that, whether teeth have been extracted… Read More

What Are My Tooth Replacement Options?

What Are My Tooth Replacement Options?

Missing teeth can not only affect smile aesthetics—they can also have significant consequences for long-term oral health and dental function. Just one missing tooth can create serious problems when left untreated, and this is the case even when the missing tooth is located in the back part of the mouth. Fortunately, there are many options… Read More

How Many Dental Implants Will I Need for My Implant Denture?

How Many Dental Implants Will I Need for My Implant Denture?

Implant dentures can serve as an effective “hybrid” version of two advanced missing teeth replacement techniques. By combining dental implants with a denture appliance, implant dentures can be an ideal option for patients with multiple missing teeth, as well as for those who may not be candidates for missing teeth replacement utilizing a dental implant… Read More

What’s the Difference Between Dental Implants and Dental Bridges?

What’s the Difference Between Dental Implants and Dental Bridges?

The options for missing teeth replacement are many and varied, and some treatments may be more ideal or desired, depending on each individual patient. Dental implants and dental bridges are some of the more effective and popular options available, and there are several distinctions between the two that can make one more preferable than the… Read More

Are Dental Implants Right for Me?

Are Dental Implants Right for Me?

The dental implant is one of the single-most important, and revolutionary, restorative dentistry option in the history of dental care. Designed to replace missing teeth with results that function like natural teeth and beautifully enhance smile aesthetics, dental implants can often serve as an ideal alternative to traditional dentures. With even greater advances that have… Read More

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