Do you have a missing tooth you would like to replace? While there is more than one option available, dental implants from Dennis J. Coleman in Davidson are state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. What are dental implants? Dental implants have been hailed as one of the great advances in the field of dentistry, and with good…
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Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Categories: Dental implants, General Dentistry
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are they experimental? Safe? Painful? Like we said, they are…
Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental implants
This post from Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson looks at bone recession, a common issue associated with a missing tooth. Bone recession can be avoided with a dental implant. Let’s look at the most common causes of jaw bone recession: Extracted Teeth Bone is living tissue and needs stimulation to stay healthy and retain…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
It’s unfortunate, but true: a lot of people don’t smile because they are embarrassed by the state of their teeth. At Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson, cosmetic dentistry can improve just about any aspect of your smile! When we think of smiles, the first thing we think of are the teeth, of course. But…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental implants
Sometimes when people lose a back tooth they wonder whether they should bother replacing it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to do the chewing. Why not leave it be and save some money? Actually, there are several very good reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Categories: Dental implants, General Dentistry
Most people are embarrassed by having a missing tooth in the front of the mouth. It may not be fair, but a gaping hole would have negative connotations for just about anyone. We can address that issue with a dental implant, at Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson. But what about a missing molar? Someone…
Go Back In Time
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are reluctant to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and take back that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants from Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davidson, you can! For most patients, a dental implant is the ideal…
Do I Floss My New Tooth Implant?
Dental implants are vulnerable to plaque and inflammation if not cleaned regularly. An implant from Dennis J. Coleman DDS in Davison requires brushing and flossing, just like natural teeth. The flossing method for your implant, however, is a bit different. Criss-Cross Shoe Shine Insert the floss behind the implant and bring both ends through to…
Hate Your Dentures?
Categories: Dental implants
Perhaps you have heard or seen the dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Many Davidson dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like big talk? Exaggeration? The team at Dennis J. Coleman DDS – Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can help. Facts about dental implant anchored dentures: Chewing: An oral implant…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental implants
Got a cracked tooth in Huntersville? You might be a candidate for a crown from Dennis J. Coleman DDS. Placing dental crowns (sometimes called caps) can make your entire mouth function better. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, can correct bite misalignments, and is usually necessary…
