If you’ve lost a single tooth or a complete row of teeth, your dentist has likely asked you to consider treatment using dental implant supported replacement teeth. Dental implants are the only restoration option that allows the dentist to replace the lost roots of your missing teeth, and many patients can benefit from this innovative treatment method. Before you schedule your dental implant consultation, you should take the time to learn a little more about what makes you a good candidate for this restoration and what questions you should ask your dentist before getting started.
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What’s the best way to replace a missing tooth? If a patient qualifies, it’s definitely the dental implant. Secure, realistic-looking and functioning naturally, the dental implant from Monet Aesthetic Dentistry in Farmington has a high success rate and is likely the last dental prosthetic a patient will ever need.
Are you living with jaw pain in Farmington MI? If so, you want to know how you can find relief for your aching TMJ. The team at Monet Aesthetic Dentistry has encouraging news for you:
Are you missing your smile? If you’ve got one or more missing teeth, you don’t have to tell me you are. I’ve talked to countless patients about how stressful it is when the camera comes out when you’ve got missing teeth — and that’s not even mentioning the issues something like biting into an apple can cause. Missing teeth are a real life-interrupter. Today, learn about how you can replace them, beautifully and sturdily, with
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction also known as TMD occurs when the joint connecting your jaw (mandible) to the rest of your skull (temporal region) is strained or otherwise does not function correctly. TMJ disorder can be extremely painful, cause chronic headaches, earaches, hearing loss, inhibits speech and chewing, and can lead to numerous other medical concerns. Still, if you mention TMJ dysfunction or TMD, many people aren’t quite sure what it is. Common misconceptions are that this joint discomfort is untreatable, and that it is the same thing as lock jaw (an infection from the tetanus bacteria). If you’ve experienced jaw pain, swelling or difficulty opening and closing your mouth, you may wish to visit Dr. Leslie M. Metzger of Monet Aesthetic Dentistry to find out more about TMD and possible treatments. Our practice is dedicated to providing patients with outstanding preventive dental care, and that includes screenings for TMD at every six month checkup.
A great smile can change the way other perceive you. A recent unemployment study showed that people with straight, white teeth were more likely to get a job, were often paid more than those with crooked, stained or missing teeth, and a great smile also helped people get promotions. It may not be intentional, but we all make assumptions about people based on appearance. Hopefully, we can see past the surface level appearances as we get to know someone, but it doesn’t hurt to have an advantage. Invisalign can give you the beautiful, perfectly aligned smile you’ve always wanted.
As humans, we’re a naturally nitpicky bunch. And when it comes to your smile, you always want your teeth looking shiny and bright. Cosmetic dentistry offers great solutions if you are looking to improve the appearance of your smile.
You take such good care of your teeth. Every day you brush and floss in the morning and at night. You schedule dental checkups at Monet Aesthetic Dentistry in
If you happen to be a child eagerly waiting for the tooth fairy, then having a missing tooth can be a lot of fun. Otherwise, not so much. With one or more missing teeth, not only is your smile incomplete—and consequently your self-confidence, too—but your diet may be incomplete because you are inadequately able to chew and you may even have difficulty speaking. Nowadays, one of the best options for tooth replacement is