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 […]
Aching Jaw?
Hi. I’m Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, and today in the Oceanside dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses […]
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. […]
Smile Transformations At Oceanside Dental Excellence
Hello friends of Oceanside Dental Excellence! Today’s message is for individuals who aren’t happy about their smile. Don’t Like Your Teeth? Common issues for patients include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little gum tissue, missing teeth, or broken teeth. Few individuals have naturally stunning smiles, but those that practice proper oral care […]
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 […]