It’s not extremely enjoyable. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold a stiff piece of film in your mouth and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really necessary? Absolutely! No question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on with your teeth, bone, and […]
Are Dentures Secured By Implants The Solution For Your Missing Teeth?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are anchored dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy […]
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Vista area. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike conventional 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 […]
Dental Bridge vs Dental Implant
Hello Oceanside visitors, welcome to Oceanside Dental Excellence. Let’s talk about a tooth replacement option common in Vista: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for thousands of Vista dental patients, they are not problem free. Many California people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around the bridge clean. […]
Are Dentures Inevitable?
Are you one of the fortunate Vista people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Some Oceanside residents believe that keeping their teeth healthy into the golden years is unlikely if not impossible. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we are happy to assure you that this is […]
Considering Dentures? Read This First.
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we get many questions about tooth replacement options since we perform extractions. For centuries, dentures were the only way to replace missing teeth. A denture is preferable to being toothless, but dental implants provide many advantages. Before you get dentures, consider the following. 4 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DENTURES Dentures are […]
