Dental implants represent a significant investment in your oral health and quality of life. These permanent tooth replacements can last decades or even a lifetime with proper care. Maintaining dental implants requires specific attention beyond regular oral hygiene practices to ensure they remain functional and attractive for years to come. Rockland Dental Specialists provides comprehensive…
Dental implants provide a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution for tooth restoration. However, complications may occur, requiring specialized care to fix. A periodontist can address these issues effectively, offering a path to better results and long-term repairs. At Rockland Dental Specialists, we emphasize the benefits of a periodontist’s expertise when dealing with implant failures. We…
When considering dental implants, selecting the right professional is the first step in achieving optimal results. Dental implants are more than just artificial replacements for missing teeth; they involve a complex process that requires a high level of expertise. At Rockland Dental Specialists, our team is skilled in placing dental implants, and we are here…
For most adults, replacing lost or missing teeth will result in dental implant surgery. Dental implants not only look natural, but they also better support the chewing function than the traditional teeth replacement option of dentures. Diabetes, especially when left unregulated, can result in slower healing, increased risk of infection, gum disease, and diabetic neuropathy.…
The foundation of a strong, functional smile often lies beneath the surface. The health and structure of your jawbone, particularly in the upper jaw, play a significant role in your oral well-being. If you’re considering dental implants or have been advised to explore tooth replacement options, you may have come across the term “sinus lift.”…
If you have missing teeth or have been wearing dentures for a long time, dental implants are a great way to restore functionality and strength in the jaw. However, some patients could require a sinus lift if they do not have a sufficient base for the implants. During a sinus lift, the oral surgeon lifts…
If you have missing, cracked, or infected teeth, several options are available to fix these problems and the additional issues they may cause. One of the solutions offered is dental implants. These artificial tooth roots are placed in the jawbone to permanently replace the entire tooth structure. Leaving missing or damaged teeth untreated can have…
Everything is digitizing, including dentistry. While many dentists have been using digital technologies to create things like crowns and retainers for many years, dentures have been slower to gain popularity. For a variety of reasons, dentures are slightly more difficult to digitize. It is safe to say that we have now reached a point where…
Dental implants do more than simply replace a missing tooth. As the only tooth replacement option that actually replaces a tooth’s missing root, implants are uniquely positioned to provide the bearer with many exceptional advantages. These advantages include a boost for your self-esteem and improvement of the health of your mouth. The Negative Effects of…
Dental crowns are a common way that dentists repair a broken or decayed tooth. Patients with dental crowns can experience problems. Some of those problems are common just after your dentist places the crown on your tooth, and others can occur years down the road. Short-Term Problems Many people experience short-term issues with dental crowns…