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Category Archives: Dental Implants

How do Dental Implants Work?

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Dr. Whitmore

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Dental implants work by acting as an artificial tooth root. To hold a dental crown in place, a dental implant in surgically implanted into your jawbone where it can be accepted as a tooth root and provide a permanent solution for missing teeth. To place a dental implant, a small hole will need to be […]

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How to Preserve a Lost Tooth

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Dr. Whitmore

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Losing a tooth, especially if you’re an adult, can be an extremely upsetting event. Whether the tooth is lost through playing sports or exercising – like mountain biking, an accident, or even simply biting into your meal, it can end an outing or even a vacation very quickly. If you lose your tooth through trauma, […]

Posted in Dental Emergencies, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry

Effects of Aging on Teeth

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Dr. Whitmore

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You may notice that as you get older your teeth don’t seem as healthy as they used to be – or even could be. As with other parts of your body, your teeth and mouth feel the effects of aging. While many men and women may focus purely on their skin or the way their […]

Posted in Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers

New Year’s Dental Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Dr. Whitmore

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Putting health front and center is often a popular New Year’s resolution. We consider changing our habits and want to exercise more and watch what we eat when January comes around. While many men and women look to slimming down or bulking up to improve appearance, one place many of us could make easy changes […]

Posted in Dental Implants, General Dentistry, Invisalign, Porcelain Veneers, Smile Makeover, Teeth Whitening

How do Dental Implants Strengthen My Teeth?

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Dr. Whitmore

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You know that dental implants are a replacement for missing teeth, but you may not know they are the best, and permanent, because the implant acts as your new tooth root. It is this new, titanium stem that essentially becomes part of your jawbone, due to osseointegration, that creates a host of benefits to strengthen […]

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Correcting an Imperfect Bite

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dr. Whitmore

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Most people would jump at the chance to have their ideal smile. After all, perfect, white, straight teeth are often seen as a sign of someone who is open, confident, and successful in all aspects of their life. However, getting to a smile you can be proud of may not be as easy to achieve […]

Posted in Crooked Teeth, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry, Teeth Whitening, TMJ disorder, White Fillings

What are My Options for Missing Teeth?

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Dr. Whitmore

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When you are missing teeth, you are probably more hesitant to smile and don’t feel as confident as you know you could be in all aspects of your life. You are probably already aware how much impact your smile has on those around you, so having the smile you want, and deserve, is important. Options […]

Posted in Dental Bridges, Dental Implants, Porcelain Crowns, Restorative Dentistry

The Dental Implants Procedure

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Dr. Whitmore

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Having one or more missing teeth can cause you to be self-conscious about how you look, but it will also cause problems with eating and possibly speaking. If the tooth has been missing for a long time, the other teeth may shift to fill in the hole. This is why it is important to see […]

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Restore Your Smile

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Dr. Whitmore

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A great smile is a foundation for self-confidence and connecting with others. If troubles with your teeth are holding you back, Whitmore Dental’s restorative dentistry services can help you to return to dental health. The goal of restorative dentistry is to restore the health of your mouth, so that your teeth are healthy, attractive and […]

Posted in Crooked Teeth, Dental Implants, Dentures, General Dentistry, Gum Disease, Infected Teeth, Invisalign, New Face Dentures, Porcelain Crowns, Smile Makeover, Uncategorized, White Fillings Tags: braces, cosmetic dentist, cosmetic dentistry, Crooked Teeth, Dental Implants, Dentures, facelift, facial collapse, Gum Disease, implant dentist, implant dentistry, Invisalign, Misaligned teeth, missing teeth, porcelain crown, Porcelain Crowns, removable denture, Removable partial dentures, Smile Makeover

Dental implant failure

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dr. Whitmore

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We just saw an interesting page on dental implant failure from the website of Dr. Arthur Chal of Arizona. Dr. Chal apparently sees a lot of patients who have dental implant failure, and he discusses the various manifestations of this. This, for example, is a photograph of a substandard fixture removed from a patient. Since […]

Posted in Dental Implants Tags: dental implant failure, substandard fixture

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