People who lose one or more of their teeth have several replacement options. At Staten Island Dental Care we usually recommend dental implants, which have a number of advantages over other choices. A dental implant, if you don’t know, if a metal post (most often titanium) that is placed in your jaw bone. It fuses…
Dental Implants
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
Categories: Dental Implants, Mini-implants
Not everything was better back in the good old days. Take dentures, for instance. They’ve improved many lives, but there is a better option from Staten Island Dental Care: implant-supported dentures. There are two types of implant anchored dentures: removable and permanent. No adhesive is required for either system. With the permanent type, screw retentions…
Are There Drawbacks to Dental Implants?
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Staten Island Dental Care. 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 considered mainstream.…
Implants vs. Bridges: Know The Facts
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
In this blog post from Staten Island Dental Care we’re going to talk about dental bridges, a common tooth replacement option. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations, they are not without drawbacks. One is keeping them clean. Many people find it all but impossible to keep the small areas around and under the bridge…
There Is Hope For Denture Wearers
The condition of your teeth has a big impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. But now there is a better option than conventional dentures: implant-supported dentures from Staten Island Dental Care. Conventional dentures rest against the gums. They can irritate soft tissue, and make breathing, eating, tasting food,…
Why The Tooth Implant Timeline is Necessary
For most people who are missing one or more of their teeth, a dental implant from Staten Island Dental Care is an ideal, state-of-the-art solution. The dental implant process can take several visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is critical. The Dental Implant Timeline 1.…
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but a great smile is always going to get attention! A smile makeover from Staten Island Dental Care can give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of! A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic dentistry procedures, aimed at improving your smile. There is a range…
What is a Sinus Lift? How Is It Used With Dental Implants?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
A sinus lift is a procedure used to promote the growth of new bone in the upper jaw, directly below the sinus cavity. A sinus lift is sometimes needed before a dental implant, like those at Staten Island Dental Care. Healthy bone is essential to the success of a dental implant. An unfortunate side effect…
Think A Missing Back Tooth Is No Big Deal?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
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 Staten Island Dental Care. But what about a missing molar? Someone who loses…
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you wear dentures, you know that they are not an ideal solution for missing teeth. They can slip, cause gum irritation, bone loss, and leave you with an inability to taste food due to a covered palate. The good news? Implant-supported dentures from Staten Island Dental Care offer a better solution. If you currently wear traditional…
