FAQs

Modern dentistry has developed some of the most impressive medical solutions through dental implants. Dental implants are artificial substitutes for natural tooth roots. They serve as anchors for the replacement of missing teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace a single lost tooth or many missing teeth.

The actual procedure to surgically place a dental implant is done under local anesthesia and is generally not at all painful. When the anesthesia wears off about three or four hours later, you may experience some discomfort. The level of discomfort is quite different from patient to patient, but most patients do not have significant problems.

Treat dental implants as you would your natural teeth and make sure you visit your dentist for regular checkups. Remember to regularily brush and floss too.

Dental x-rays should be taken routinely by your dentist. There are many diseases and dental defects, which can not be seen by the naked eye, especially where teeth are concerned. These may include such things as decay under old fillings, teeth trapped below the gums, cavities between the teeth, bone loss as a result of gum disease and changes in either jaw bone structure which can be affected by many systemic diseases.

Yes. Numerous precautions and advances in x-ray equipment help protect patients from receiving unnecessary radiation. The amount of radiation received from a dental x-ray exam is extremely small.

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the back of your mouth. Usually, they erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Occasionally, though, they find their way out much later than this or may never erupt at all. Sometimes our mouths are not able to cope with the additional teeth and may need to removed to avoid pain and impacting of wisdom teeth.

If impacted, your wisdom teeth may need to be removed , they maybe causing you pain, are preventing you from opening your mouth, or resulting in swelling in your jaw. Your age, the position of your teeth, and the surgery involved are all factors that will affect your decision. Please arrange an appointment for a professional opinion.

Generally, every 6 months you and your family should visit the dentist. The benefits of regular dental visits are significant. Early identification of cavities results in minor restorations. Regular cleaning and good oral hygiene result in good periodontal health. It is now recognized that oral health can have an influence on general health.