Should I Get Dental Implants or Dentures?
Dental implants and dentures are both popular restorations for replacing missing teeth. But how do you know which one is the right choice for you? Dr. Shawna Hoffert of Red Maple Dental explains the benefits and drawbacks of both, as well as why she recommends getting dental implants in Asheville, NC. About Dentures Removable dentures […]
Replacing missing teeth is important for long term dental health!
Missing teeth can do more than just leave a hole in your natural smile. Missing teeth can also lead to additional dental problems as the surrounding tissues adjust to the structural change. The bone where a tooth used to be can begin to shrink and adjacent teeth can shift, throwing off the balance of the […]
Replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant can reduce bone loss.
The replacement of missing teeth has been an important facet of modern dentistry and the focus of both restorative and cosmetic dentistry as new options have become available that are both highly functional and natural looking. One of the problems associated with tooth loss is the subsequent loss of bone in the jaw where the […]
Dental implants or dentures: which offers more long term benefits? | Dr. Miller, Asheville, NC
Slipping dentures, missing teeth, or losing a tooth, can be a traumatic experience and affects daily life for many patients: chewing food is difficult in many cases and speech can also be affected. Frequently, embarrassment is also a factor and patients find themselves trying not to smile and avoiding social situations. The restorative options for […]