Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants? Dental implants, which are used to replace missing teeth and secure bridges, can help people who have suffered from dental problems for years. Many people who can benefit from dental implants think that they may not be suitable candidates for the procedure.. As it turns out, almost all of these people actually were able to successfully receive implant treatment.

Here are some of the genuine concerns that many people have regarding dental implants:
Age and Implants: If a person is in reasonably good health, there is no specific age limit to having dental implants placed. Older age is generally not a limitation to receiving implant treatment. We generally place implants in young people after growth has been completed - usually in the later teen years.
Bone Loss and Implants: Implants are held in place by the bone located under the gums. However, many people who have lost teeth or had gum (periodontal) disease have lost some bone. Fortunately, we have modern techniques to add bone (bone grafting) and to help the body produce more bone around the implants.
Gum Disease History ("Bad Teeth") and Implants: Problems patients may have had in the past with their teeth, should not cause problems with implants lasting. Almost all implants have been placed in patients who have lost their teeth to gum (periodontal) disease or decay, with proper oral hygiene and regular maintenance results in very high success rates.
Medical Conditions and Implants: If a person's medical condition allows them to have routine dental treatment, such as having a tooth removed, then generally an implant can be placed. Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease that are under control with medication are usually not an obstacle to receiving dental implant treatment. Precautions must be taken for certain medical conditions such as diabetes.
Partials or Dentures, and Implants: Partials or dentures are not factors that limit the use of implants. For patients in this situation, fixed ('permanent') teeth can either replace the removable bridges or dentures, or implants can be used to stabilize and secure the denture, making it much more comfortable.
Smoking and Implants: Smoking does not exclude a person from getting implants if someone has smoked heavily for many years and stopped, but smoking can decrease the success rate of implants.

As you can see, most people who can benefit from dental implants are candidates to get this treatment. If you believe that dental implants can benefit you, I recommend an evaluation by an experienced specialist in implants, such as a prosthodontist, for advice on the appropriate treatment.

Prosthodontists are dental specialists in the restoration and replacement of teeth. After completing four years of dental school, prosthodontists receive three years of specialized training in an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited graduate education program. Prosthodontics is one of the eight dental specialties recognized by the ADA.
Through rigorous training and experience, prosthodontists gain the special understanding of the dynamics of the smile, the preservation of a healthy mouth, and the creation of tooth replacements.

Serving Prosthodontists, who serve as the architect of a dental treatment plan, collaborate with general dentists, specialists and other health professionals to develop solutions to your dental concerns.

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Improving Your Smile
If you have ever been unhappy about the "look" of your smile, you may want to consult a prosthodontist. Improve your appearance by restoring broken, discolored, or misshapen teeth through the advanced specialty training of a prosthodontist. The psychological importance of cosmetic can greatly improve a person's self-image and quality of life, and should not be underestimated. Some of the procedures which can improve your smile are:
• Bonding: Using bonding technology on a tooth's surface to change its shape or to close gaps.
• Crowns/Caps: Placing complete ceramic esthetic crowns ("caps") onto teeth.
• Teeth Whitening: Bleaching discolored teeth to brighten and whiten a smile.
• Veneers: Placing veneers (a very thin porcelain "shell") onto teeth to repair defects.

Prosthodontists take great care and pride in providing their patients with esthetically attractive and natural-looking cosmetic restorations. All prosthodontists have extensive laboratory skills and knowledge of the materials used to restore and replace teeth.

The Many Ways Prosthodontists Can Help Prosthodontists are able to treat many different, diverse dental conditions through state-of-the-art procedures and techniques, such as:
• Complex care management involving multiple specialists
• Missing teeth resulting from birth defects
• Post oral cancer reconstruction and continuing care
• TMD - jaw/joint problems
• Traumatic injuries

The prosthodontist's goal is to integrate natural-looking replacement materials with the patient's original facial structure into a comfortable and pleasing appearance.

We are pleased to offer Care Credit and Citi Health plans to our patients. These convenient - no initial payment, low monthly payment plans for dental treatments of $1,000 to $25,000, allow us to make your dental needs and wants affordable. You can find out within minutes if you qualify.

In addition
• Refer a Friend Campaign' "Refer a Friend" and receive a $50 credit towards your next dental treatment.

Dental Insurance Plans : We accept most PPO dental insurance plans.