Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Can Dental Implants Help Someone Who is Missing Just One Tooth?
Monday, November 25, 2013
What is the TeethToday Advantage?
All TeethToday doctors are specialists. The doctors have completed an advanced
specialty education program accredited by the American Dental Association. In addition, the doctors are very experienced
in implant dentistry.
All TeethToday Centers are independently owned and
operated. The doctors are part of their
communities, and they have developed excellent relationships with patients and
other doctors.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Monday, November 11, 2013
Dental Implants Replace Failing Teeth
Dental implants are
often used to replace missing teeth, but they are also a wonderful option for
patients with failing teeth. Many people have teeth that are no longer
healthy or functional. They know that these teeth have to be replaced and
they are looking for alternatives. Replacing failing teeth with dental
implants is often an excellent choice.
TeethToday specialists can remove failing teeth and replace them with
dental implants and give patients not only a wonderful smile, but also new
teeth that look and function just like healthy, natural teeth.
People who have their
failing teeth replaced with dental implants are often amazed by their new teeth
and smile. The biggest regret from these patients is that they wish they
had taken advantage of dental implant treatment sooner.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Friday, November 8, 2013
Please Ask Us About Credentials
All TeethToday doctors who place dental implants are specialists. This means that each
doctor has completed an accredited advanced specialty education program.
In addition, our doctors stay on the leading edge of dental implants by taking
many hours of continuing dental education courses. In fact, many of our
doctors share their knowledge with our professionals by teaching courses.
Many TeethToday doctors are recognized as leaders in their profession and have
presented courses at national and international meetings.
All TeethToday doctors
are in private practice to serve you, the patient. Providing dental implant treatment is part of their daily activities. Each doctor
will provide you with diagnostic and surgical expertise, and work closely with
excellent restorative doctors in the community to give you the best outcome
possible.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Dental Implants are a Great Value
Patients often have
questions about the cost of dental implants.
Many factors affect cost: the patient’s overall health and dental needs,
the amount and quality of of bone available, and of course how many teeth are
missing and need to be replaced. There are also different implant
options, such as creating a denture that is secured by dental implants.
At the time of your
free TeethToday consultation,
you should discuss options with the doctor and the treatment coordinator.
Whichever option you choose, keep in mind that dental implants are a great
value for the dollar. For many patients, they are definitive solution,
because implants can last from thirty years to a lifetime.
Dental Implants are an Investment
If you buy a new car,
what do you have in five years? You have an old car that has lost much of
its value. In ten years, that same car may be very costly to maintain and
it will be worth only a fraction of its purchase price. With dental implants, you make
the investment once and enjoy quality of life improvements for decades.
There are options regarding the initial cost of dental implants, but in all
cases they provide a substantial value.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Monday, November 4, 2013
Dental Implants or Implant Dentistry?
What's the Difference Between Dental Implants and Implant Dentistry?
"Dental implants" is a widely used term but many doctors also use the term, "implant dentistry." What's the difference?
What's a Dental Implant?
Dental implants are by definition artificial tooth roots that are placed below the gum line to support restorations that take the place of one or more teeth. Over the years, the term “dental implant” has expanded to include not only the artificial tooth root, but the restoration. When someone says, “I have dental implants,” they usually mean implant-supported restorations, not just the implants themselves.
What's Implant Dentistry?
The term
“implant dentistry” is broader and more descriptive, because it covers the entire
discipline of dentistry related to replacing missing teeth with implant
supported restorations. The discipline of implant dentistry includes
diagnosis, treatment planning, the surgical and restorative phases of dental
implant treatment, and follow up.
The bottom
line is that “implant dentistry” is more comprehensive, but the phrase “dental
implants” is commonly understood as a shorthand for dental implant treatment.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Friday, November 1, 2013
Cost of Dental Implants
Dental implants can vary in cost. Many patients have questions about the cost of
dental implants. To determine the fee for a specific case, the doctor
must first take careful records, including x-rays and a complete health
history, and develop a customized treatment plan.
At TeethToday, all patients receive a free consultation exam that
includes a free dental x-ray. The purpose of the consultation exam is to
allow patients to come to the office, spend time with the treatment
coordinator, meet the doctor, and leave with an understanding of their dental
needs and a range of fees specific to their case.
After the consultation
exam, patients are invited to return for a complete dental examination.
There is usually a fee for that second, diagnostic examination, but that fee is
applied to the dental implant cost of treatment.
TeethToday offices
provide patients with a variety of payment options to help make dental implant treatment affordable. Before
any treatment begins, patients have the opportunity to ask questions and choose
from a number of payment plans, including some with either no interest or low
interest for a period of time.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Dental Implants Never Need Root Canals
Dental implants have many benefits. One of the great benefits of dental implants is that they never require root canals. Sometimes root
canal therapy is recommended to save a natural tooth, but dental implants
consist of prosthetic teeth that are firmly anchored in the jaw with artificial
tooth roots. Dental implants look and function just like natural teeth,
except that they are not subject to cavities and they never need root canal
therapy.
Dental implants are
long-lasting tooth replacements that give patients piece of mind. While excellent home
care and regular dental visits are highly recommended to prevent periodontal
disease, the implants themselves are extremely durable.
With proper care, most dental implants last a lifetime, and they eliminate any possibility of needing a root canal.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Monday, October 28, 2013
Dental Implants Offer Cosmetic Benefits
Dental implants offer many cosmetic benefits, including preventing the
appearance of premature aging. When someone is missing teeth, they also
lose supporting bone over time. It’s like putting a bar of soap in the
shower and turning on the water—the soap melts away. When teeth are
missing, the jawbone tends to atrophy or shrink over time. As a result,
some patients may look older than their years, because their face takes on a
sunken appearance.
Dental implants and the resulting ability to chew help to stimulate the bone and
keep it healthy. In addition to the many other practical and functional
benefits provided by dental implants, they also help to preserve bone and keep
patients looking vibrant and healthy.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Friday, October 25, 2013
Dental Implants: the Preferred Replacement Teeth Option
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When someone is missing a tooth, they have several options available for tooth replacement. One option is to have a bridge. However, anchoring a bridge requires the teeth on either side of the missing tooth to be “prepared” or cut down. It is often the case that two healthy teeth need to be cut down just to replace a missing tooth between them.
Carolina Center for
Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Dental Implants Increase Your Self-Confidence
Dental implants can change your life. When patients have unhealthy or failing teeth, they become self-conscious, especially in public. They don’t want to smile or laugh because they are embarrassed about their teeth or smile.
When dental implants are used to replace unsightly or missing front teeth, the cosmetic benefits are often dramatic. Patients can talk, eat, smile, and laugh with confidence. They become more relaxed in social situations, and they often get compliments on their new smile.
While many patients need dental implants for practical reasons —they want to be able to chew their food properly—the cosmetic benefits of dental implants are also very meaningful to the quality of patients’ lives.
Carolina Center for
Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Monday, October 21, 2013
Dental Implants Improve Comfort and Appearance
Dental implants look and function like natural teeth. For that reason, they provide patients with great comfort and the appearance of natural teeth. You have probably met people who have a great looking smile. Some of these people may have dental implants, but you won’t be able to tell. That’s why we say that dental implants are the closest thing possible to healthy natural teeth.
Don't Wait for Dental Implants
One of the most common comments from dental implant patients is, “I wish I had done it sooner!” Dental implants often make patients look more vibrant and healthy. They are replacement teeth that can last 30 years or more and keep patients smiling.
Carolina Center for
Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Friday, October 18, 2013
Dental Implants Allow You to Eat the Foods You Love
Dental Implants Look, Feel and Act Like Normal Teeth
Patients often ask us what limitations or restrictions they will have after dental implant treatment has been completed. The good news is that there are no dietary restrictions with dental implants. You will be able to eat all your favorite foods.
With dental implants you can eat the same foods you would with all natural, healthy teeth. Unlike patients who have dental problems prior to dental implant treatment, after you have your dental implants you will be able to go into a restaurant and order the food you want to eat, the not the food you used to be limited to eating.
Think of your dental implants as being as functional as health natural teeth.
Carolina Center for
Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Dental Implants: The Conservative Option
For the traditional “three-unit bridge,” replacing a missing tooth involves grinding down adjacent teeth so they can support the bridge. The result of this treatment is that two good teeth have to be compromised just to replace one missing tooth.
One of the benefits of dental implants is that adjacent teeth are left untouched. A dental implant is a one-for-one replacement. The missing tooth is replaced with a dental implant. Adjacent and opposing natural teeth continue to function.
One of the goals of implant dentistry is to make sure that the implant tooth looks and functions like a natural tooth, so the patient can talk, chew, smile, and laugh. By using dental implants, a conservative yet high tech and modern approach, the doctor makes sure that the patient gets the best of both worlds—the most advanced tooth replacement system ever devised working in harmony with natural teeth.
Carolina Center for
Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
Monday, October 14, 2013
Am I Too Old to Have Dental Implants?
Many patients wonder if they have waited too long to enjoy the benefits of implant dentistry. The good news is that age by itself is not a limiting factor. There are many examples of patients in their 80’s and 90’s who elect to proceed with dental implant treatment. After treatment, they are very pleased with their decision.
While age by itself will not disqualify someone from being a candidate for dental implants, doctors are careful to assess each patient’s overall health. Patients who have significant or chronic medical conditions may not be good candidates for dental implants. Examples include some patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer or patients who have uncontrolled diabetes. Each case is different, however, so the best thing to do is ask your doctor if you are a candidate for dental implants.
Carolina Center for Dental Implants & Periodontics
800-997-1426
2808 Village Way
New Bern, NC 28562
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