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Dental Implant Cost – A Breakdown And Explanation
By Smiles of Virginia Family | July 16, 2017
One of the things that we are asked most about in the office is dental implant cost… …and why treatment with dental implants seems to be more expensive than treatment without implants. In this blog post, we are going to discuss the answer to that question. WHY ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS EXPENSIVE? Treatment with dental implants can seem expensive — and
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Questions About Tooth Eruption
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 22, 2017
When does the first adult tooth normally erupt? Normally, at around age 6, the lower central incisors are the first teeth to start erupting. WHEN DO BABY TEETH (PRIMARY TEETH) ERUPT?
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Arestin
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 9, 2017
How Does Arestin Help with the Treatment of Gum Disease? In the past we used to treat moderate to severe gum disease by also including an antibiotic prescription for the patient to take during their gum tissue treatment. Using the antibiotics systemically (ingesting it as a pill) was effective but it took time for the antibiotics to reach the gums
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Bone Grafting Questions Answered
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 9, 2017
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT BONE GRAFTING Question: Why is it important to preserve bone and surrounding gum tissue? Answer: If you lose bone and gum tissue following your tooth extraction this often will result in both functional and cosmetic defects. Loss of this tissue often gives you a less than ideal and collapsed appearance, especially if it involves front teeth.
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Common Questions About Botox
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 9, 2017
Botox Questions and Answers Question: How long does Botox last for? Answer: Botox usually lasts 4-6 months after initial treatment. But if we are treating jaw pain associated with grinding and clenching, over time you will see the effect for a more extended period of time due to muscle atrophy. Question: What should I expect during treatment? Answer: Treatment with
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Common Questions About Dental Crowns
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 9, 2017
Questions and Answers about Dental Crowns Why don’t you use digital impressions? Answer: When Dr. Oestervemb was teaching at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, he had all the different digital impression system available to work with and he was not very impressed with how the crowns fit. Research has also shown crowns made using digital impressions in-office (same
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Common Questions About Tooth Extractions
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 9, 2017
Questions and Answers about Dental Extractions QUESTION: WHAT IF I AM NERVOUS/HAVE ANXIETY ABOUT HAVING A TOOTH REMOVED? A: If you are nervous about getting your tooth extracted, we offer options to help with anxiety, such as laughing gas (nitrous oxide) or, for more severe anxiety, IV sedation. Just let us know, and we will be happy to go over
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Dental Implants: Questions And Answers
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 9, 2017
Dental Implants: Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: HOW LONG DO IMPLANTS TAKE? A: In general it takes about 2 months of healing time before we can place the crown on top of the implants. If your bone is less strong (like putting a screw into a porous wall) we sometimes have to have a longer healing period. QUESTION: ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS EXPENSIVE?
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Full Mouth Dental Reconstruction
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 9, 2017
Answers to Common Questions about Full Mouth Dental Rehabilitation/Reconstruction QUESTION: WHY DO I NEED FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION? A: There are several reasons why you might need full mouth rehabilitation. These include replacing missing teeth as a result of cavities, trauma, or gum tissue disease. Sometimes severe wear due to grinding your teeth or acid erosion means we have to rebuild what
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Implant Supported Overdentures – Questions And Answers
By Smiles of Virginia Family | February 9, 2017
Implant Supported Overdenture: Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN IMPLANT-SUPPORTED DENTURE AND AN IMPLANT-RETAINED DENTURE? A: The difference between an implant supported denture and an implant-retained denture is the implant-supported denture is only stabilized by implants, normally 2-4 in the front, to keep it from moving but the gums/soft tissue still support the denture. An implant-retained
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