You may not be aware of this, but when teeth are missing from your mouth, your jawbone will begin to shrink. As the density of your jawbone degrades, your cheeks and lips will take on a sunken appearance called facial collapse. The process of facial collapse doesn’t occur overnight, but the change in appearance can… Read more »
Category: Restorative Dentistry
FAQs About Dentures
Tooth loss hinders the health and beauty of our smiles. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, over 26% of people in the United States are missing all of their natural teeth. Without your teeth, eating and communicating can be difficult. Your Pella IA dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen, offers a solution for advanced… Read more »
Pella, IA Dentist Dishes on Dentures
Dentures may have been put in the backseat with the sleek technology of dental implants, but they still make the best option for some people. If you have been missing teeth for a great while, and this has led to a depletion in jawbone density, implants may not be a viable option for you. It’s… Read more »
Pella Dentist Offers Two Scenarios for Dental Bridges
You have options when you are missing teeth. Much will depend on the overall health of your gum tissue and jawbone, as well as how many teeth are missing, and if they are all in a row. The health of your remaining teeth will be a matter of concern as well. If it appears that… Read more »
Pella Dentist Quizzes on Crown and Bridge Teeth Restorations
Pella dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Allen offers crown and bridge procedures to replace missing teeth for patients that are only missing a few or less teeth in a row. Much like dental implants, crown and bridges are considered restorative dental treatments, but they have a cosmetic element as well. We have written about this procedure recently… Read more »
Denture Details from Pella, IA Dentist
Dentures have been a tried-and-true way to restore teeth when many or all are missing. Regardless of whether you manage to maintain your natural teeth or not, your jaw and mouth will change over time, as you age. People with missing teeth are liable to lose some degree of jawbone density, and even more if… Read more »