History: Imagine walking into a dental clinic to have a missing tooth replaced, only for your dentist to primitively drive into your jaw, pieces of seashells shaped to resemble teeth! Scary as it seems, it happened to a Mayan woman more than 1300 years ago. Fortunately for you, oral care has advanced phenomenally today and...
A dental implant is a perfect way to restore oral function if you’ve lost teeth. The implant consists of a root made from surgical titanium, which is placed into your jawbone to replicate a natural tooth root. An Implant dentist attaches an abutment onto the implant, which then secures a crown. The Crown is the...
A missing or damaged tooth can leave an ugly mark that may cost you pride and confidence at work, school or within your social circles. The good thing is that getting a dental implant can reclaim your lost beautiful smile and self esteem, especially if you seek professional oral care from a qualified dentist. However,...
If you’ve lost a tooth or some teeth, you might already be considering getting dental implants. This is understandable because dental implants can restore your confidence, look and tooth function. However, what exactly does it entail to have Anchorage dental implants placed into your jaw, and are you a candidate for these? Several techniques exist...
There is no worse dilemma than having an aching tooth, which must be removed, yet the idea of losing it is in itself highly disturbing. Fortunately, there is a way modern dental implants can solve your missing tooth problem, whatever caused it, and restore your confidence and overall oral appearance. What Is A Dental Implant?...
Dental implants are increasingly becoming the most preferred solution for replacing missing teeth. Because of their long-lasting practicability, dental implants have become a permanent alternative to dentures, and thus ideal for you, if you’re seeking a lifelong restoration of lost tooth's function. Anchorage dental implants are artificial tooth roots, which your dentist secures into your...
According to a 2012 report by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pension, one in every four adults in the country will have no tooth remaining by the time they hit 65. Yet, tooth loss is not an integral part of anyone's aging process. Thus, with good care of your teeth and...
You have avoided going to the general dentist in Anchorage, probably because of something that happened several years before. Sure, you brush and floss daily and you even avoid those sticky sweets. The only thing you don’t do is visit your dentist when you should, because you’re afraid of the pain of the various procedures....
The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Dental Association recommend that parents take their child for their first dental checkup no later than their first birthday, or approximately 6 months after their first tooth erupts. Early preventive dental care helps ensure the long term health of your child’s smile as well as decrease their risk...
It is a proven fact that dealing with dental conditions in a timely manner can help in preventing problems that become serious later on. This is why several clinics offer emergency services to their clients to address issues pertaining to their gums and jaws. Here are a few advantages of emergency dentistry: Preventing Tooth Loss...