Restoring your smile with dental implants is also a big step toward good oral health. Proper aftercare is essential for an uneventful recovery and lasting success of your implants. We'll walk you through how to care for your dental implants and how to avoid complications.
Dental implants are more common today than ever. And they're one of the best ways to replace missing teeth. But not every patient has enough jawbone to support them, especially in the upper back teeth near the sinuses. That’s where a sinus lift comes in. At our Charlottesville Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we often recommend this procedure to help patients build the strong foundation implants need.
Losing teeth is distressing and can lead to further dental problems. Fortunately, there’s usually more than one way to find a solution. Fixed dental bridges, tooth implants, and removable dentures are three potential choices. But many patients are finding their best smiles with All-On-4. Here's...
You've heard about dental implants and maybe even know people who've had success with them. But what are they really, and who are they intended to help most? Today's dental solutions are becoming better looking, less invasive, and more effective. And for those with loose or...
Most denture wearers have a love-hate relationship with their false teeth. While dentures are an effective way to completely replace all of the upper or lower teeth, they require a great deal of patience. They don’t function as well as natural teeth, sometimes limiting your...
Charlottesville patients are increasingly turning to dental implants to replace missing teeth, but not all patients are candidates for immediate dental implant placement. For candidates with significant bone loss, a sinus lift or sinus augmentation may be necessary before the implants can be placed. Dental implants...