Osteoporosis affects many seniors as general bone density starts to decrease after the age of fifty. This condition is often noticed after seniors take a fall and injure a joint. The intricate nature of your smile makes this condition particularly damaging; as you age, take the necessary precautions to keep your oral health at a […]
Routine smile maintenance is essential for a healthy, lifelong smile. Though you may be brushing your teeth regularly, it is also important to pay mind to your gum health, hygiene, and more. Indeed, there are so many factors out there that negatively influence your oral health, and unfortunately, there are significantly fewer natural defenses. With […]
When you choose dental implants, you obtain new teeth with a 98% success rate, and ones that can last far longer than dental bridges or removable dentures! In fact, there is always the potential they could last a lifetime. In today’s blog, your Garland, TX, dentist talks about the benefits of dental implants for your […]
When you lose one tooth, or several, then we may suggest placing a dental implant, or several. Not only will they look natural, but they offer a greater level of stability than bridges or removable dentures. In today’s blog, your Garland, TX, dentist talks about implant dentistry, from the benefits to the placement process. […]
Functionally and aesthetically, a dental implant is the closest thing to your real tooth as possible. We often take our teeth for granted but if one were to break or need extracting it is heartbreaking on several levels. First of all it mars your smile. Secondly, it means possible discomfort, inconvenience, and expense. Thirdly, no […]
The concept of replacing lost teeth is an important one. Whether you’re missing all of your teeth, or only one, replacing them (or it) is the only way to restore your mouth’s full ability to function, not to mention its beautiful appearance. If you’ve heard of dental implants, then you may also have heard that, […]
Fascinating scientific research is constantly underway to improve the field of dentistry. Through studies over many years, scientists have discovered the importance of fluoride and dental sealants. That’s just one of many examples of important dental innovations that are now a regular part of the oral health world. Recent research done at the University of […]
Like life, your dental health care is about choices. For instance, if you lose one or more teeth, you have a choice whether to replace them or not (though considering the outcome of unresolved tooth loss, the choice should be a simple one). Like most choices, however, the right solution is rarely a one-sits-fits-all option, […]
All-on-four implants are quickly becoming one of our most popular offerings in Dr. Vi Truong-Mai’s Garland TX dentist office. These permanent replacement teeth exude a natural look and feel, so our patients feel that they can speak, eat, and smile without many of the drawbacks that come with traditional dental implants. For example, you will not […]
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If you have lost one or more permanent teeth to tooth decay, gum disease, or injury, or if you may need to have a compromised, infected, or painful tooth extracted in the near future, you will need to research your options for replacing that missing tooth. The loss of even a single adult tooth can […]
