Archive for October 2015
What Baby Boomers Need to Consider When They Finally Decide on Dental Implants
What Baby Boomers Need to Consider When They Finally Decide on Dental Implants If you’re part of the Baby Boomer generation, you’re reaching a phase of life that offers a bit more time to take care of yourself. Like finally replacing those missing teeth, uncomfortable dental bridges or loose dentures with dental implants, for instance.…
Read MoreThe Simplest Explanation of the Dental Implant Process Yet
The Simplest Explanation of the Dental Implant Process Yet If you’re having dental problems and are considering dental implants as a solution to them, it’s a good idea to learn about the dental implant process before you make any decisions about your dental restoration. Knowing what to expect makes planning easier and can help ensure…
Read MoreIs it Smart to Travel for Cheap Dental Implants?
Is it Smart to Travel for Cheap Dental Implants? If you’ve decided to invest in dental implant restoration, you’ve probably seen quite a few advertisements touting the benefits of traveling for cheap dental implants. Dental tourism is what it’s typically called, with Americans traveling abroad, most often to developing nations, for lower cost dental care.…
Read MoreExperience vs. Convenience in Indianapolis Dental Implant Procedures
Experience vs. Convenience in Indianapolis Dental Implant Procedures If you’ve suffered the loss of one, several or all of your teeth and have decided that dental implants are your best treatment option, your next project will be to find the best dental professional to handle your dental restoration. In Indianapolis, dental implants are offered by…
Read MoreDental Implant Myths: It’s Wise to Travel Abroad for Surgery
Dental Implant Myths: It’s Wise to Travel Abroad for Surgery Dental implants have become the standard of care for the replacement of missing teeth in recent years, as advances in materials, techniques and technology have made implant-based treatment available to a wider variety of dental patients. As use of dental implants has risen, so too…
Read MoreCan I Drink Soda/Pop After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
Can I Drink Soda/Pop After Wisdom Teeth Removal? Is drinking soda after wisdom teeth removal a good idea? That’s a question oral surgeons are often asked as patients prepare for their extraction procedures. Fact is, most will tell you that soda is terrible for your teeth whenever you drink it. However, whether it more of…
Read MoreOral Surgeon vs. Periodontist for Dental Implants
Oral Surgeon vs. Periodontist for Dental Implants As the use of dental implants has become more widespread, dental implant placement procedures, primarily the domain of oral and maxillofacial surgeons for decades, have begun to be offered by a range of dental professionals. Over the past ten years or so, periodontists have emerged as prominent providers…
Read MoreMissing Teeth Options in Indianapolis
Missing Teeth Options in Indianapolis If you’ve lost a tooth or have a number of missing teeth, you’ll surely want to get them replaced as soon as possible. Missing teeth can be quite embarrassing, especially in the front of the mouth, and uncomfortable as you eat or speak. Letting tooth replacement go too long can…
Read MoreHow Long Until You Can Play Sports After Wisdom Teeth?
How Long Until You Can Play Sports After Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth removal, while fairly routine in most cases, is a surgical procedure, which means that some post-operative care and recovery time are necessary to ensure proper healing and avoid complications. Specific recommendations will differ from one patient to another, depending upon factors like wisdom…
Read More5 Problems with Large Corporate Dentistry
5 Problems with Large Corporate Dentistry Dental care has become big business for private equity firms in recent years, with large corporate dental centers run by these firms popping up all over the country. Our area has its fair share of these dental chains, with advertisements appearing everywhere offering free exams and consultations for patients…
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