Today we are going to cover the various denture-related treatment options that exist at Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry. Did you know that there are more than 35 million Americans who do not have any teeth at all and over 170 million people who are missing at least one tooth? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, the number of people with missing teeth is expected to increase over the next twenty years. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are committed to our patients and offer many treatment options for missing teeth. Our blog serves as a powerful dental education tool for our patients. If you have multiple missing teeth or no teeth at all and are interested in treatment options to replace them, please contact us at any time electronically or call (904)285-7711.
What is the Best way to Replace Missing Teeth? The Definitive Guide to Dentures
July 13, 2015
New to Dentures? Denture Instruction and Education Guide
November 29, 2014
Denture Delivery Instruction and Education
Congratulations on your new set of dentures. This new prosthesis can create significant impacts in your life. You should be aware that there will be a period of adjustment to the dentures. Below is a guide to help you navigate through this period and attain the best possible results. Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry is committed to providing the residents of Ponte Vedra and surrounding communities with oral health education. We welcome questions and new patients so do not hesitate to contact us any time.
Ponte Vedra Dental Crowns in One Day
September 7, 2014
A dental crown is indicated in many different situations. Commonly, when a tooth has decayed it will receive a filling. When the decay has reached a crucial level, a simple restoration often will not suffice. A crown can be used in many situations and can provide support for the tooth by encasing it circumferentially.
Ponte Vedra Dentist; Crowns in One Day. CAD/CAM Dental Technology
June 8, 2014
Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry is dedicated to providing the most current dentistry possible. Recent years have shown us technological advances that have revolutionized dentistry. Digital impressions, CAD/CAM technology, dental implant advances, and crowns in one day are some of the breakthroughs that we have seen recently.
Are You Missing Teeth? What are Your Options to Replace Missing Teeth?
February 19, 2014
Are you missing teeth? Does this make it more difficult to chew or speak? Do these teeth show when you smile? Teeth are lost due to many different reasons. Trauma, decay, systemic complications, and other reasons can leave a person without one or more teeth. Your dentist cares about your existing teeth and one of the primary goals in dentistry is the retention of the healthy natural teeth. When teeth are already missing, however, whats done is done. Here we will discuss several different treatments that are available for you from your dentist. (more…)
Benefits of Dentures
January 16, 2014
When teeth are missing there is a number of reasons to replace them. First aesthetically, this can be a difficult social problem. People with missing teeth have reported to think about the “tooth gap” with every smile and every conversation. In addition, eating can be problematic. Food can become lodged in an area with missing teeth and be annoying as well as damaging to the gingival tissue where the tooth or teeth previously resided. Functional problems also arise from missing teeth. Speech patterns can be affected if teeth in the front are missing. Missing teeth also make the face sag and indent and give the “old maid” look where the chin appears protruded. (more…)
How to Pick a Great Family Dentist
October 16, 2013
Dentistry is a profession that much of our population knows little about. When asked what a prosthodontist or and endodontist does most will have no answer. This makes it difficult to choose a dentist. For someone new to the area, someone who is looking to change dentists, or someone that does not have a dentist, the following is a few tips on how to properly choose a dentist and make sure you end up with one that you can build a great relationship with for years to come.
A More In-Depth Look into Dental Implants
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are a dental procedure and apparatus specifically designed to replace individual teeth. The result is a natural looking tooth crown. Implants are made of several individual elements; the actual implant which is integrated into the maxillary and mandibular bones, an abutment which is designed to fit on top of the portion of the titanium that can be seen above the gumline, and finally the artificial tooth looking crown. The crown is designed to look exactly like the missing natural tooth and is formulated by your restorative dentist and then attached onto the abutment. The final product will give the appearance of anatomy as well as the physiology of the natural teeth. The key ingredient in the success of dental implants is osseointegration. Osseointegration is a process involving the natural existing bone growing up to the surface of the titanium implant. Titanium has been chosen by dentists as the key material for implants due to it’s osseointegrative properties. (more…)