Beautiful smiles | Dental implants | Wisdom teeth | Facial reconstruction
Posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2012
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Don’t forget that one of Dr. Stover's specialties as a physician is oral and maxillofacial surgery. He uses the latest technology to bring you the healthiest and most beautiful smile with as little discomfort as possible.
Dental Implants Replace Missing Teeth
If you have missing teeth as a result of an accident, tooth decay, or medical illness, dental implants can replace the lost teeth and look just like natural teeth. Implants can also be used to replace teeth that are too small or too large so that all teeth are a uniform size. If you have loose dentures, implants can be used to anchor them, avoiding movement, or to even attach them permanently.
What is an implant? It is a titanium post that is inserted into the jawbone in place of the original root, and an artificial tooth is attached to it. Implants can replace as many teeth as necessary, including the entire mouth. Dental implants are the “gold standard” for tooth replacement.
Implants can:
- Preserve your natural features because they prevent the bone loss that can result from missing teeth.
- Make it easier to eat because, unlike dentures, they cannot move in the mouth.
- Eliminate the embarrassment of missing teeth, improve your looks, and boost self-confidence.
- Allow you to be healthier by making it possible to eat all food groups.
Want to find out more? Contact us today.
Keeping Your Wisdom Teeth is Not So Wise
It can be very difficult to clean between wisdom teeth. This can lead to decay, impaction, or dental cysts that have significant repercussions. While wisdom teeth will not cause a problem if they are aligned properly, alignment is rare. The mouth usually does not have enough room for these teeth, causing them to come in sideways. Gum tissue then becomes unhealthy, and other teeth are pushed until they are crooked.
Extracting wisdom teeth makes your mouth healthier and more comfortable, and it prevents tooth misalignment, helping you to maintain a beautiful smile. The sooner wisdom teeth are removed, the less complicated the oral surgery will be, so don’t delay. Extraction is done in our offices under IV sedation and a local anesthetic.
Not sure if your wisdom teeth need to be extracted? Make an appointment now for an examination and find out.
After Facial Trauma, Reconstructive Surgery Can Be a God-Send
You may not know that Dr. Stover also performs Facial Reconstruction surgeries for those who have suffered significant injuries to the face. These procedures allow patients to once again lead normal lives, returning the face to a normal appearance. These kinds of injuries frequently occur as a result of car accidents, ATV falls, bar fights, surfing accidents, falls from horses, and other activities.
Facial Reconstruction typically involves placing plates in the face to reposition broken bones. This is often done for the nose, jaw, cheekbones, and the bones around the eyes, restoring the face to a pleasing appearance. Dr. Stover can often perform these surgeries in the office, but more complicated procedures do require hospitalization. If you or someone you know has suffered these types of injuries, call us or fill out this form for an oral or facial surgery consultation.
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