Most of us automatically associate oral surgery including dental implant surgery with severe pain and long recoveries. However, with advances in oral surgery techniques as well as medications, this does not have to be the case. Careful surgical technique, appropriate medications and patients’ compliance with post-surgery instructions will enhance your rapid and uneventful recovery from dental implant surgery. Proper nutrition and good oral hygiene also play a large role in a patient’s recovery.
The level of discomfort after the placement of dental implants is usually quite minor and can often be managed with an NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen or Advil or even Tylenol (if your doctor has advised you to avoid NSAIDs). In some cases, narcotics such as Darvocet or Lorcet are prescribed for pain relief post dental implant surgery.
Swelling and bruising are usually minimal or absent post dental implant surgery. If it occurs, it will usually peak at forty-eight hours, rapidly resolve, and will be negligible by the fifth day after surgery. Mild bruising of the facial skin may occur but will usually clear in three to five days. Many patients do not experience any bruising at all. Bleeding is usually minimal if present at all. Patients may experience some mild oozing for up to twenty-four hours after dental implant surgery.
It is really important to communicate with your oral surgeon after your dental implant surgery so that he/she can make sure that your recovery is going as expected. It is also important to closely follow any pre-operative instructions that you receive from your doctor.
There is no reason to fear dental implant surgery. If you have not pursued dental implants because of a fear of the procedure itself, call an oral surgeon today. A qualified oral surgeon can give you more information about what to expect after dental implant surgery.
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Dental implants are prosthetic anchors that are placed in the jawbone to take the place of missing tooth roots and allow for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Traditionally, this tooth replacement system has required two different procedures: one to place the dental implants in the jawbone and one to place the replacement teeth or crowns onto the dental implants. These two procedures are scheduled far enough apart to allow for the jawbone to heal so that the implants become secured to the bone in a process called Osseointegration. For patients with limited time, or patients who travel frequently, this can be hard to schedule.
Teeth-In-An-Hour is a revolutionary concept that can provide patients with fully functioning teeth on dental implants in a single procedure that lasts a little over an hour. The technology was recently developed by Nobel Biocare and allows for collaboration between the restorative doctor and the oral surgeon.
The Teeth-In-An-Hour process starts when a 3-D CAT scan is made of the patient’s jawbone. This CAT scan allows for the generation of a 3-D virtual model of the jawbone that can be used in virtual reality software to plan the implant placement without the presence of the patient. This is referred to as Virtual Surgery and results in more accurate placement and less chair time for the patient at the surgery office.
The result is replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth, without the wait. This revolutionary treatment option has made dental implant supported replacement teeth more attractive and more accessible to many patients. This procedure requires special training and expertise and is not currently offered by all oral surgeons. If you are interested in getting dental implant supported replacement teeth in an hour, call an oral surgeon today to see if they offer this cutting edge procedure.
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Are new teeth on your grown up Christmas list this year? Has the pain and embarrassment of living with missing teeth caused you to withdraw from others and from social situations? Has eating become tedious and potentially embarrassing due to slipping dentures? Are you tired of dealing with sticky, gooey denture adhesive creams? If so, maybe this year is the time to give yourself one of the greatest gifts…new teeth.
After all, our teeth affect many aspects of our lives. Most of us don’t realize this until we are faced with tooth loss. We take for granted the fact that we are able to eat the foods we want and smile, talk and laugh with confidence. It is only when we lose our teeth that we realize the important role they play in our everyday functions and interactions.
While dentures, partial dentures and bridges are all options for replacing missing teeth, the only permanent solution is dental implants. Dental implants also have many other benefits over other tooth replacement systems. Dental implants allow for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like normal teeth. Therefore, patients with dental implants do not have to modify their diets and can eat the foods they love without worry. Dental implants do not require the use of adhesive creams since they are permanently anchored in a patient’s jawbone. Patients with dental implant supported replacement teeth do not have to worry about them slipping or falling out.
If you are interested in giving yourself the gift of healthy teeth this holiday season, contact a qualified oral surgeon in your local area. Many oral surgery practices offer financing options that allow patients to pay for their dental implants over time. Happy Holidays!
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We have all heard the popular saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” However, most of us don’t realize how true this saying is. Aside from the immediate benefit of making us feel happy or amused, laughter and humor have a very positive effect on our physical and mental health. Unfortunately, laughing can be stressful and embarrassing for patients with missing teeth.
Laughter and humor can improve your physical health by boosting your immunity, lowering stress hormones, decreasing pain and relaxing your muscles. In fact, a good strong laugh relieves physical tension and stress in your muscles for up to forty-five minutes after. Laughter also improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow. This can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
Laughter and humor positively affect your mental health by easing anxiety and fear, relieving stress, improving your mood and enhancing your resilience. Often a good laugh is all we need to get us through a difficult situation and can help to restore our hope.
Many patients with missing teeth are hesitant to laugh for fear of revealing their tooth loss to others around them. This definitely puts a damper on social interactions and can negatively affect personal relationships.
Fortunately, thanks to dental implants, patients with missing teeth now have a lot to laugh about. Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth that allow for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like normal teeth. Dental implants enable patients with missing teeth to once again smile and laugh with confidence. If you are suffering from tooth loss and are afraid or embarrassed to laugh or smile, contact an Oral Surgeon in your area to get more information about this revolutionary tooth replacement system. Laughter really is the best medicine!
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Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death among Americans. In 2005, there were 45,520 motor vehicle related deaths in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Motor vehicle accidents are also one of the leading causes of facial trauma and injuries including tooth loss. Every year, traffic accidents cause many Americans to lose one or more of their permanent teeth. If this has happened to you, do not lose heart. Advances in dental implant dentistry now give patients with tooth loss an attractive alternative to dentures or partial dentures.
Dental implants are a revolutionary tooth replacement solution that provides for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Benefits include the fact that they are permanent, do not require denture creams or adhesives and are not at risk for slipping or falling out. Other benefits include their natural appearance as well as the fact that they function just like natural teeth and do not require patients to restrict their diets to eliminate foods that are harder to chew.
The process involves inserting a prosthetic anchor into the jawbone to take the place of missing tooth roots. Once the jawbone has healed and the anchors are securely in place,(a process called Osseointegration), crowns or bridges may be attached to the implants to take the place of missing teeth. This advanced dental procedure requires coordination between an oral surgeon and a restorative dentist. Most patients are candidates for dental implants and there are very few reasons that medically rule a patient out for this procedure.
If you have sustained tooth loss as a result of a motor vehicle accident, talk to an oral surgeon today to get more information about dental implants and to find out if you are a candidate. Drive carefully!
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Has the recent downturn in the economy left you once again looking for a job? If so, you are not alone. The unemployment rate remains high despite the end of the recession. This means that competition for the jobs available is high. It is now more important than ever to polish your interviewing skills.
One of the most important ways to prepare for a job interview is to work on your confidence. When you exude self-confidence, you give prospective employers the impression that you can handle the job. Your appearance and specifically your smile plays a big part in how confident you feel. If you have missing or diseased teeth, it may be difficult to achieve a confident smile.
Missing and/or diseased teeth are not good for your dental health and certainly do not help you to feel confident about your smile and your overall appearance. Maybe it is time to invest in yourself and your appearance. Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The process involves inserting prosthetic anchors into your jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. Once the jaw has healed and the anchors are securely in place, crowns or bridges may be attached to the implants to replace missing teeth. The result is natural looking teeth that function the same as natural teeth. If you invest in dental implants, the only one who will know is you!
To find out if you are a candidate for dental implants, contact an Oral Surgeon. Good luck on your next interview!
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Do you have an important event such as a high school or college class reunion, wedding, vacation or family reunion coming up and want to look your best? Events such as these are great times to get together with old friends and reminisce about the past. They also present unique opportunities to reconnect with old friends, and sometimes even with old flames. For many people, big social events serve as huge motivators for improving their appearances.
All of us want to look our best for the big social events in our lives. If you have an important event in your future, chances are you have started the process of getting ready for it. Maybe you have started a diet, or just started eating a little bit healthier. Perhaps you have increased your exercise or started a new exercise routine. You may have started a new skin care regiment, or even received injections or facial fillers to reduce the signs of aging.
The appearance of your smile plays a major role in your overall appearance and should not be overlooked. If you still have all of your natural teeth, cosmetic dental procedures such as whitening, bonding, shaping and porcelain veneers can greatly improve the appearance of your smile. However, if you are missing teeth, it is a little more complicated. Fortunately, dental implants offer a permanent solution for patients with missing teeth and provide for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth.
If the appearance of your smile has been adversely affected by missing teeth, or if you are tired of wearing dentures and would like a more natural looking smile, call an oral surgeon today to schedule a consultation. The sooner you call, the sooner you will be on your way to looking great for your upcoming event.
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Currently, the options for replacing missing teeth include bridges, dentures and dental implants. Of these options, only dental implants provide a permanent solution that allows for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. For this reason, the popularity of dental implants continues to increase.
Dental implants are prosthetic tooth roots that are placed in a patient’s jawbone to take the place of missing tooth roots. Once the jawbone has healed and the implants are securely in place (a process know as osseointegration), a crown or bridge may be fixed to the implants to take the place of missing teeth.
Dental implants have become increasingly popular since their endorsement by the ADA (American Dental Association) in 1986. In fact, between the years of 1986 and 1999, the number of dental implants procedures in the United States tripled. It is now estimated that more than half a million dental implants are placed in the United States every year.
It is widely recognized that dental implants cost more than other tooth replacement options such as bridges and dentures. Why then is this procedure becoming so popular? Dental implants are the preferred tooth replacement option for most patients because they look natural, feel natural and allow for normal speech and normal chewing function. Importantly, unlike dentures, dental implants are not at risk for slipping and falling out and do not require the use of adhesive creams.
Patients who receive dental implants find themselves free from the shame and embarrassment of missing teeth and experience an increase in their confidence as well as their overall quality of life. To join the millions of Americans who have benefitted from dental implants, contact an oral surgeon today.
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You can say a lot without saying anything at all. Just by smiling, you can convey a range of emotions from happiness to relief. Smiles can have many different types of meanings and interpretations. They can be wistful, beaming, flirtatious, shy, bold, sexy, confident, nervous and much more. Those people in our lives who know us well will often know what we are feeling just by reading our body language including our smiles.
Your smile can also say a lot about you to people you do not yet know. For instance, during a job interview or a first date, your smile is often the first impression people get. Many assumptions are made about you, just based on your smile. When meeting people for the first time, does your smile convey confidence, or does it highlight your insecurities? The answer to this could have an important affect on your life.
Missing teeth can negatively affect your smile, your overall appearance and your confidence. If teeth are not replaced, bone loss will occur causing negative changes in the facial appearance. These changes cause patients to look older than their actual ages. In addition, many patients with missing teeth will alter their smiles or avoid smiling altogether to hide the fact that they are missing teeth. Since smiling signals that you are open to interactions with others, this can negatively affect social interactions and relationships.
Dental implants now provide patients with a permanent solution to missing teeth that does not cause bone loss and actually enhances their facial appearances. Dental implants are prosthetic anchors that are embedded in the jawbone to take the place of missing tooth roots. Once the jawbone has healed and the anchors are secured, natural looking crowns may be attached to the dental implants to take the place of missing teeth. This revolutionary dental treatment allows for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth.
If your smile has been negatively affected by tooth loss, please contact an oral surgeon in your area to get more information about dental implants. You will be glad you did.
Posted on the behalf of Mountain View Oral Surgery and Dental Implants.
It is October in Atlanta and Fall is in the air. The leaves are turning pretty hues of orange, red and yellow and the temperatures are finally dropping after a long hot summer. This means that the holiday season is just around the corner!
November, December and January are full of traditional American holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Eve. These holidays bring us fun and festive times to get together and celebrate with family and close friends. What do all of these holidays have in common? The answer is food!
Each of these American holidays is associated with certain foods, although traditions may vary between families or ethnicities. For instance, turkey and cranberry sauce are usually associated with Thanksgiving while black-eyed peas and rice are a New Year’s tradition for many families. Whatever is served, the important part of enjoying the holidays is sharing meals with your family and those that you love.
Unfortunately, not everyone looks forward to the holidays. For patients who wear dentures or patients with missing teeth, meal times can be stressful and tedious. If tooth loss or dentures have taken the joy out of sharing holiday meals with friends and family members, you may want to talk to an oral surgeon about dental implants.
Dental implants are a permanent tooth replacement system that provides for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The process involves inserting prosthetic anchors into your jawbone to take the place of missing tooth roots. Once the bone has healed and the anchor is securely in place, a crown, bridge or partial denture may be attached to the implant to take the place of a missing tooth or missing teeth.
If you are currently missing teeth or wearing dentures, there is no need to dread the holiday season this year. Contact an oral surgeon to get more information about dental implants and how they can benefit you. Happy Holidays!
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