Dental implants are durable and long-lasting appliances, but they do require some degree of care, both immediately after the implant procedure and on a continuing basis. Commonwealth Prosthodontics wants to provide you with what you should know about caring for your dental implants and maintaining your oral health. Follow All Provided Instructions One of the [...]
It's not ideal to have a missing tooth. There is the aesthetic factor, of course: the empty space in your smile can lead to self-consciousness and an unwillingness to smile at all. That gap can also have an impact on how you eat or talk and your other teeth may shift to take advantage of [...]
Whether you're missing a few or all of your teeth due to decay, gum disease or an accident, implant dentures help restore your ability to eat, talk and speak. A well made set of implant dentures will maintain or improve the appearance of your face and smile. They'll work for you, but you need to [...]
Choosing between dentures or implant dentures can be a difficult decision for you to make. Both options can help those who are missing teeth and they come in several forms to accommodate a variety of patients. It is important to understand the differences when making the decision to invest in teeth replacement therapy. Commonwealth Prosthodontics [...]
There are many sub-specialties in dentistry, but one you may have never heard about is prosthodontics. Prosthodontics play a critical role in the overall treatment of many individuals needing more than just general dental care. Commonwealth Prosthodontics is a full service dental practice that specializes in prosthodontic dentistry. What Is Prosthodontics? Sometimes called dental prosthetics, [...]
Until recently, the only cosmetic and functional options available for people with missing teeth were removable dentures or bridges. Today, advancements in technology offer a more permanent solution for missing teeth called dental implants. Dental implants are replacement teeth and tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) replacement teeth that are made [...]
If you have a broken, chipped, or otherwise damaged tooth, there's a good chance that your dentist may recommend a dental crown as an option for treatment. Specifically, a dental crown is a "cap" that is placed over your existing tooth to provide added protection and strength; a dental crown can also improve or correct [...]
Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. Implants are placed in the jawbone under the gums in order to secure dentures and crowns. This allows them to act more like natural teeth. They are very strong and you should be able to eat anything you like when you have a dental implant [...]
Dental implants are a fantastic option for those seeking a more permanent solution for tooth loss. Unlike dentures, dental implants don't slip or loosen, and one doesn't need to remove them in order to clean them as they are cleaned the same as natural teeth. While dental implants provide you with a very natural looking [...]
A missing tooth or worse several missing teeth at one time is not an enjoyable experience. Overcoming pain, if there is any, is the easy part. The self-consciousness makes smiling impossible. After a while, gummed food loses its flavor. Not to mention sharp edges, cut. You avoid eating publicly at all costs. Your quality of [...]
